NOT LISTED FOR SALE

998 Meadowlark Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Estimated Value: $3,844,000 - $4,779,542

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,841 Sq Ft
$1,095/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2016

Last sale price $2,322,550 $605 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,897/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Top Of The World Elementary School Rated A
  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2016

Amid an expansive 15,000+ square-foot lot, this 5-bedroom/4-bath home offers ocean views, large wraparound decks for entertaining and a tranquil end of cul-de-sac location just minutes from the beach and downtown Laguna. Mature trees, chirping birds and a Pacific panorama complement the 3,700+ square feet of living space. The top level Master includes an en-suite bath, walk-in closet, private deck and an exceptional ocean view. The mid-level showcases an updated kitchen, open living and dining areas, three bedrooms, two baths, laundry room and inviting entry, and the bottom level includes a fifth bedroom, full bath, bonus/theater space, and recreation lounge. Attractive hardscape, a flat faux turf picnic area and the remaining fenced-in yard space offer endless outdoor entertaining and incredible potential for a terraced garden or the like.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01346878 Listed on: 04/15/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Mahlia Rittenhouse

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01920332

Last Buyer's Agent

Terry Klein

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01448516

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • Woods

Interior Spaces

  • 3,841 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Tax Tract Number 1252
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64417316

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,830

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 949-292-9927
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Lower Bluebird (LB)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64417316
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 3841.00
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: Mid Level,Top Level
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 604.67
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Direct Garage Access, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15840.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 146.63

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Tract Number: 1252

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2016
Closed on
Jul 7, 2016
Sold by
Treister Dean
Bought by
Bradbury Josh D and Jdb 2011 Irrevocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Tim Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Terry Klein
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,322,550
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,450
-3.03%
Current Estimated Value
$4,123,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,801,329
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2011
Sold by
Downey Thomas N
Bought by
Treister Dean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Treister Kylie
Bought by
Treister Dean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2007
Sold by
Downey Thomas N
Bought by
Downey Thomas N and Thomas N Downey Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2003
Sold by
Rich Howard
Bought by
Downey Thomas N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$930,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2003
Sold by
Blodgett David and Blodgett Liska
Bought by
Rich Howard and The Meadowlark Drive Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2002
Sold by
Blodgett Liska and Blodgett Elizabeth
Bought by
Blodgett David and Blodgett Liska

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
7.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2000
Sold by
David Blodgett
Bought by
Blodgett Liska and Blodgett Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
8.99%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bradbury Josh D $2,323,000 None Available
Treister Dean $1,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Treister Dean -- Chicago Title Company
Downey Thomas N -- None Available
Downey Thomas N $1,240,000 First American Title Co
Rich Howard $500,000 --
Blodgett David -- New Century Title Company
Blodgett Liska -- Gateway Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jdb 2011 Irrevocable Trust $1,000,000
Previous Owner Treister Dean $729,000
Previous Owner Downey Thomas N $42,000
Previous Owner Downey Thom $341,658
Previous Owner Downey Thomas N $338,000
Previous Owner Downey Thomas N $162,000
Previous Owner Downey Thomas N $930,000
Previous Owner Blodgett David $564,171
Previous Owner Blodgett David $325,000
Previous Owner Blodgett Liska $125,000
Previous Owner Blodgett Liska $115,000
Previous Owner Blodgett Liska $575,000
Previous Owner Blodgett David $90,000
Previous Owner Blodgett David $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2016 07/21/16 Sold $2,322,550 -3.0% $605 / Sq Ft
06/26/2016 06/26/16 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2016 04/15/16 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $624 / 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
2025 $27,830 $2,695,515 $2,329,863 $365,652
2024 $27,830 $2,642,662 $2,284,179 $358,483
2023 $27,490 $2,590,846 $2,239,392 $351,454
2022 $26,914 $2,540,046 $2,195,483 $344,563
2021 $26,339 $2,490,242 $2,152,435 $337,807
2020 $26,002 $2,464,708 $2,130,364 $334,344
2019 $25,531 $2,416,381 $2,088,592 $327,789
2018 $25,021 $2,369,001 $2,047,639 $321,362
2017 $24,511 $2,322,550 $2,007,489 $315,061
2016 $12,907 $1,183,324 $881,054 $302,270
2015 $12,694 $1,165,550 $867,820 $297,730
2014 $12,440 $1,142,719 $850,821 $291,898
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP16078877

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-173-16