Set above the quiet street on a knoll overlooking the serene Johnston Lake this gated 1925 San Rafael estate embodies timeless elegance with modern comforts. The luxurious main residence and generous guest house have been meticulously remodeled. The architecturally compelling living room offers double-height cathedral ceilings providing tremendous volume and light from the soaring windows looking out onto the manicured gardens. Each of the main home's four bedrooms boast en suite baths. The immense master suite features a separate sitting room, fireplace and gorgeous bathroom. The 600 sq. ft. guest house, (square footage is in addition to the main house sq. ft. of 4156), includes 1 bedroom and 1 bath. The nearly 20,000 square foot lot is ringed with mature trees. Extensive decks and patios along with a gleaming pool and spa provide ample opportunity to enjoy this tranquil environment. The privacy and spaciousness of the home and grounds make this property ideal for living and entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$999Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Carol Ortega•DRE #01228983• COMPASS
Listed by Dorothy Korostoff•DRE #01181688• COMPASS
Bought with Jayne Parsons•DRE #00874915• Keller Williams Realty
Set on nearly 20K SF lot with views of Johnston Lake, this gated 1925 New England gem is enhanced with modern amenities. Living room features beamed cathedral ceiling, sweeping windows and slate fireplace. Dark oak floors extend throughout the home. High-end kitchen has butler's pantry dumbwaiter to the garage. Dining area and family room with river rock fireplace and French doors to gardens are nearby. Also on this level: a large en suite bedroom, extra room with half bath, and laundry plumbed for dual washers/dryers. Upstairs, master retreat has a sitting room with views, entertainment area and fire pit, and dark-bottomed salt water lap pool/Spa. One bedroom guesthouse has full bath, kitchen and living room with stained glass windows and fireplace. Four-car garage and dual driveways complete this mini estate.
CRMLS #315008365
Jan 19, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2015
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$721/sq ft
Aug 17, 2015
Listed
$3,088,000
$743/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2011
Sold
$2,150,000
$517/sq ft
CRMLS #FR2017798
Feb 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 17, 2006
Listed
$1,900,000
$457/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-22067798
Jul 18, 2006
Sold
$1,790,000
$431/sq ft
Jul 10, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2006
Listed
$1,790,000
$431/sq ft
CRMLS #Z600993
May 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2006
Listed
$1,900,000
$457/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-22064380
Nov 25, 2005
Listed
$1,900,000
$457/sq ft
CRMLS #P429533
Feb 4, 2005
Sold
$1,400,000
$337/sq ft
Dec 16, 2004
Listed
$1,325,000
$319/sq ft
CRMLS #P404396
Jul 12, 2004
Listed
$1,325,000
$319/sq ft
Jul 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Nov 27, 2002
Sold
$850,000
$205/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 1998
Sold
$800,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1995
Sold
$750,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 1981
Sold
$150,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,269 (+4.8%)
$1,757,694 + $1,996,176
$3,753,870
2024
$40,337 (+0.8%)
$1,723,230 + $1,957,036
$3,680,266
2023
$40,003 (+3.6%)
$1,689,442 + $1,918,663
$3,608,105
2022
$38,596 (+26.6%)
$1,656,316 + $1,881,043
$3,537,359
2021
$30,480 (+4.3%)
$1,623,840 + $1,844,160
$3,468,000
2020
$29,227 (−0.3%)
$1,715,522 + $1,072,202
$2,787,724
2019
$29,316 (−2.2%)
$1,697,932 + $1,061,208
$2,759,140
2018
$29,978 (+1.0%)
$1,664,640 + $1,040,400
$2,705,040
2017
$29,670 (+11.9%)
$1,600,000 + $1,000,000
$2,600,000
2016
$26,515 (+1.1%)
$1,600,000 + $1,000,000
$2,600,000
2015
$26,228 (+2.3%)
$735,936 + $1,590,923
$2,326,859
2014
$25,648 (+0.8%)
$710,683 + $1,536,331
$2,247,014
2012
$25,434 (+11.0%)
$707,472 + $1,529,388
$2,236,860
2011
$22,919 (+1.5%)
$693,600 + $1,499,400
$2,193,000
2010
$22,574 (+18.6%)
$1,036,860 + $936,867
$1,973,727
2009
$19,037 (−11.0%)
$1,029,111 + $929,866
$1,958,977
2008
$21,391
$857,300 + $774,600
$1,631,900
Tax history for 700 Laguna Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,269 (+4.8%)
$1,757,694 + $1,996,176
$3,753,870
2024
$40,337 (+0.8%)
$1,723,230 + $1,957,036
$3,680,266
2023
$40,003 (+3.6%)
$1,689,442 + $1,918,663
$3,608,105
2022
$38,596 (+26.6%)
$1,656,316 + $1,881,043
$3,537,359
2021
$30,480 (+4.3%)
$1,623,840 + $1,844,160
$3,468,000
2020
$29,227 (−0.3%)
$1,715,522 + $1,072,202
$2,787,724
2019
$29,316 (−2.2%)
$1,697,932 + $1,061,208
$2,759,140
2018
$29,978 (+1.0%)
$1,664,640 + $1,040,400
$2,705,040
2017
$29,670 (+11.9%)
$1,600,000 + $1,000,000
$2,600,000
2016
$26,515 (+1.1%)
$1,600,000 + $1,000,000
$2,600,000
2015
$26,228 (+2.3%)
$735,936 + $1,590,923
$2,326,859
2014
$25,648 (+0.8%)
$710,683 + $1,536,331
$2,247,014
2012
$25,434 (+11.0%)
$707,472 + $1,529,388
$2,236,860
2011
$22,919 (+1.5%)
$693,600 + $1,499,400
$2,193,000
2010
$22,574 (+18.6%)
$1,036,860 + $936,867
$1,973,727
2009
$19,037 (−11.0%)
$1,029,111 + $929,866
$1,958,977
2008
$21,391
$857,300 + $774,600
$1,631,900
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5.25
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
19,000
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
4,156
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5715024005
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Feb 23, 2025.
RS-4
HD
Single-Family Residential District
The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Apr 26, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new compressor and furnace.
HVAC
Oct 9, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the gas line serving the guest house.
Gas
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Security Features: Automatic Gate
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Has Patio
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5715024005
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
Location Information
Latitude: 34.13021200
Longitude: -118.17371200
Directions: Cross Street: La Loma
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: PSR4
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.25
Sq. Ft.: 4,156
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5715024005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 23, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 407
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 407
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carol
List Agent Last Name: Ortega
Co-List Agent First Name: Dorothy
Co-List Agent Last Name: Korostoff
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: DPP
Co-List Office Name: DPP
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jayne
Buyer Agent Last Name: Parsons
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
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Schools
McKinley School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
Blair High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.95M – $4.78M
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