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28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Information

28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Information

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Primary address 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach
Zip code 92651
County Orange

Sales & Tax Overview for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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Sale date 11/27/2018
Sale price $1,850,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $20,892

Lot & Building Information for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

Building sqft 2,709
Building class Single Family Residential (1)
Acreage 0.104
Year built 1989
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Residential Low Density Zone (R-1)

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Other Property Data for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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About 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was built in 1989 and has a total of 2,709 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,063,707, the tax amount paid for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is $20,963.

When was 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 last sold?

28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was last sold in 02/14/2020.

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Past Sales & Property History for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2018 $1,850,000
12/01/2016 $1,965,000
12/19/2001 $945,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/19/2021 Trust Deed 06/01/2051
02/14/2020 Quitclaim Deed
02/14/2020 Quitclaim Deed
12/12/2019 Agreement
12/11/2019 Agreement
12/11/2019 Skipped
12/11/2019 Agreement
12/10/2019 Skipped
12/10/2019 Agreement
12/10/2019 Agreement
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $20,963
Current property tax $20,892
Market value $2,063,707

Special Assessments for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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Description Special assessment Phone number
Lagbch sewer asmt (949) 497-0316
Lagbch solidwaste (949) 497-0316
Mosq,fire ant assmt (800) 273-5167
MWD water stdby CHG (866) 807-6864
Vector control CHG (800) 273-5167

Assessment History for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,063,707 1.0158 $20,963 +2.00%
2024-2025 $2,023,243 1.0158 $20,552 +2.35%
2023-2024 $1,983,572 1.0123 $20,080 +1.91%
2022-2023 $1,944,679 1.0132 $19,703 +1.95%
2021-2022 $1,906,549 1.0137 $19,327 +1.05%

Permits for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

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Laguna Beach residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$2,805,000
-2.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,479
-10.8% YoY
Orange County Median Sale Price
$1,155,000
2.2% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Top Of The World Elementary School 9 Public K-5 557 0.22
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.30
Anneliese Schools NR Private K-3 57 1.37
LEA Stone NR Private K-3 53 1.38
Laguna Beach Montessori School NR Private PK-K 108 1.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Thurston Middle School 8 Public 6-8 537 0.84
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.30
St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School NR Private K-7 94 1.73
St. Mary's School NR Private PK-8 694 1.75
Aliso Viejo Christian NR Private K-8 334 1.80

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 1.30
Laguna Beach High School 10 Public 9-12 930 1.32
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 2.06
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-11 23 2.31
Aliso Niguel High School 9 Public 9-12 2,774 2.40

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Neighbors for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach

Here are the neighbors for 28981 Top of the World Drive, Laguna Beach.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21522 Treetop Ln, Laguna Beach 1,804 02/08/2022
28831 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 1,040 10/24/2014 $1,025,000
28835 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 1,764 12/03/2021
21591 Anns Ln, Laguna Beach 1,550 06/12/2024
21581 Anns Ln, Laguna Beach 1,414 12/17/2014
28781 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 09/22/2015 $520,000
28832 Shady Ln, Laguna Beach 2,031 02/16/2018
2900 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach
21532 Treetop Ln, Laguna Beach 648
21576 Treetop Ln, Laguna Beach 1,967 06/30/2009 $450,000
28771 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 845 11/04/2015
28861 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 2,210 01/08/2015
28851 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 2,066 05/24/2019 $1,500,000
28825 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 3,293 11/19/2020
28871 Top of the World Dr, Laguna Beach 2,578 04/18/2025
28821 Shady Ln, Laguna Beach 2,628 07/28/2022
21580 Treetop Ln, Laguna Beach 1,995 07/23/2024
28752 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach 1,770 05/24/2005
21572 Treetop Ln, Laguna Beach 2,092 07/23/2021 $1,750,000
21592 Treetop Ln, Laguna Beach 1,681 02/26/2020

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