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Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
2,100 sq ftLot Size
$1,674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Rocio Wagner•DRE #01035685• Realty One Group West
Listed by Sienna Wagner•DRE #02193780• Realty One Group West
Contact: 9494632127
Bought with Christina Kirk•DRE #01198570• Wisdom Properties
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
05610245
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Aug 3, 2026 • Active
Residential - miscellaneous
Install a new curb at the front yard.
Grading
Jun 22, 2026 • Final
Residential - remodel
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 1
Driveway - Asphalt, No Driveway, Street
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Stackable
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
In Kitchen
Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Wall Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Ground Level/Upstairs
Balcony, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage Space
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Basement: Utility Basement
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Deck, Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Lot Shape-Flag
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: North
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 05610245
Property Condition: Fixer
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments, Sewer Assessments, Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Hiking
School Information
Elementary School: El Morro
Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
High School: Laguna Beach
High School District: Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School 2: ELMOR
Middle Or Junior School 2: THURST
High School 2: LAGBEA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.50378300
Longitude: -117.74204700
Other Subdivision Name: South Laguna Village (SLV)
Directions: Access from PCH - North on 2nd - right on Summit Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: South Laguna Village (SLV)
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1936
County: Orange County
APN: 05610245
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Downstairs fireplace, staging and personal items
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 9494632127
Days Active in MLS: 110
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 110
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Rocio
List Agent Last Name: Wagner
Co-List Agent First Name: Sienna
Co-List Agent Last Name: Wagner
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Realty One Group West
Co-List Office Name: Realty One Group West
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Christina
Buyer Agent Last Name: Kirk
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Wisdom Properties
Around this home
Schools
El Morro Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi
7/10
Thurston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Laguna Beach High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Laguna Beach, CA • 92651
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Laguna Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.99M – $2.40M
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