NOT LISTED FOR SALE

985 La Mirada St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Arch Beach Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,039,000 - $2,481,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,088 Sq Ft
$1,086/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,410,000 $675 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,374/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Coastline Views
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Staircase
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2020

A true sanctuary in the heart of Laguna Beach, 985 La Mirada offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean, incomparable daily sunsets, Catalina, Palos Verde, and much more! With over 2000 square feet of living space, you can immerse yourself in the tranquility and privacy that you deserve, yet you are short drive to Laguna's best restaurants and shopping and of course, the beach! Spacious yet cozy, the layout and design allows for the perfect place to live and entertain guests. The residence boasts soaring vaulted white beamed ceilings & driftwood color flooring and plenty of windows, bathing the beautiful home with natural sunlight and fresh ocean breezes. Recently remodeled and upgraded, the home has sliding doors leading to a private enclosed backyard/garden, and a newly added modern master bathroom with a double vanity and a glass enclosed shower.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Plunkett

Congress Realty, Inc License #01501254 Listed on: 07/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non-member Office License #0000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,126

Year Built

  • Built in 1970 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Coastline
  • Catalina
  • City Lights
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,088 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Roller Shields
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Wood patio

Schools

  • Laguna Beach High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Arch Beach Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 30 / 25
  • Tax Tract Number 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64443403

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,126

Year Built

Built in 1970 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Owner
  • Other Phone Number: 949-378-6283
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Fire and Smoke Detection System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64443403
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2088.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300.00 Square Feet
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 675.29
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office
  • Window Features: Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Roller Shields
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Trees/Woods
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Side by Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • High School: Laguna Beach
  • High School2: LAGBEA

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Paved
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 25
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Tract Number: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2020
Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
Sein Dennis J and Sein Family Trust
Bought by
Zahn Chester and Zahn Maggie
Seller's Agent
Donald Plunkett
Congress Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-member Office
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-4.41%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$2,266,819

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$856,819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.36%
Original Mortgage
$987,000
Outstanding Balance
$885,859
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,552,796

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2006
Sold by
Sein Dennis
Bought by
Sein Dennis J and Sein Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1997
Sold by
Dennis Sein
Bought by
Sein Dennis J and Sein Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1993
Sold by
Sonoma Conveyancing Corp
Bought by
North American Mtg Company and Imco Realty Services
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zahn Chester $1,410,000 Ticor Title Company
Sein Dennis J -- None Available
Sein Dennis -- None Available
Sein Dennis J -- --
North American Mtg Company $300,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zahn Chester $987,000
Previous Owner Sein Dennis $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Sold $1,410,000 -4.4% $675 / Sq Ft
07/18/2020 07/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $706 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $16,126 $1,507,560 $1,331,647 $175,913
2023 $16,059 $1,478,000 $1,305,536 $172,464
2022 $15,704 $1,449,020 $1,279,937 $169,083
2021 $15,270 $1,412,800 $1,254,840 $157,960
2020 $4,909 $383,791 $207,053 $176,738
2019 $4,801 $376,266 $202,993 $173,273
2018 $4,693 $368,889 $199,013 $169,876
2017 $4,581 $361,656 $195,110 $166,546
2016 $4,477 $354,565 $191,284 $163,281
2015 $4,388 $349,240 $188,411 $160,829
2014 -- $342,399 $184,720 $157,679
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Donald Plunkett

    Congress Realty, Inc

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non Member

    Non-member Office

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20139132

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-434-03

California Orange County Laguna Beach 92651 Arch Beach Heights

985 La Mirada St, Laguna Beach, CA

This home is located at 985 La Mirada St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 since 15 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,266,819, approximately $1,085 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 985 La Mirada St is a home located in Orange County with nearby schools including Top Of The World Elementary School, Thurston Middle School, and Laguna Beach High School.

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