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685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Griffith Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential (1)

Year built

1946

Acreage

0.228

Sale price

$14,500

General Information

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Address
Primary address
685 Griffith Way
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Zip code
92651
County
Orange
Municipality
Laguna Beach

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residential
Building sq. ft.
1,636
Year built
1946
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Pool
N
Sales
Sale date
01/31/1997
Sale price
$14,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,023
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential High Density Zone (R-3)
Lot
Acreage
0.228

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
30 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/31/1997 $14,500 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX
03/27/1990 $346,272 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX
03/27/1990 $106,500 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/17/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
12/11/2003 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXXX, XX
01/31/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX
03/27/1990 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX X
03/27/1990 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX
05/25/1988 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,023
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$592,965
Land value
$457,671
Building value
$135,294

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Special assessments for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA

Description Value Phone
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

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $592,965 1.0158 $6,023 +2.00%
2024-2025 $581,339 1.0158 $5,905 +2.35%
2023-2024 $569,941 1.0123 $5,770 +1.91%
2022-2023 $558,766 1.0132 $5,661 +1.95%
2021-2022 $547,810 1.0137 $5,553 +1.04%
2020-2021 $542,193 1.01362 $5,496 +1.74%
2019-2020 $531,562 1.01616 $5,402 +1.98%
2018-2019 $521,140 1.0164 $5,297 +2.00%
2017-2018 $510,922 1.0164 $5,193 +1.92%
2016-2017 $500,904 1.0172 $5,095 +1.50%
Permits

Permit information for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$2,900,000

-3.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,706

11.6% Y-o-Y

Orange county median sale price

$1,199,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 0.08
Anneliese Schools NR Private K-3 57 0.21
LEA Stone NR Private K-3 53 0.22
Laguna Beach Montessori School NR Private PK-K 108 0.30
Laguna Beach Montessori School NR Private PK-K 108 0.30
Top Of The World Elementary School 9 Public K-5 557 1.33
St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School NR Private K-7 94 1.77
Canyon Vista Elementary School 9 Public K-5 467 2.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 0.08
Thurston Middle School 8 Public 6-8 537 0.86
St. Catherine Of Siena Parish School NR Private K-7 94 1.77
St. Mary's School NR Private PK-8 694 2.97
Aliso Viejo Christian NR Private K-8 334 2.98
Vandamme Academy NR Private K-8 138 3.12
Vandamme Academy NR Private K-8 127 3.12
Don Juan Avila Middle School 9 Public 6-8 916 3.70
Journey School 7 Charter K-8 582 3.83
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Laguna Beach Adult NR Public 0 0.08
Laguna Beach High School 10 Public 9-12 930 0.10
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 3.13
The Discovery Preparatory School NR Private 6-11 23 3.26
Aliso Niguel High School 9 Public 9-12 2,774 3.54
Ocean View School NR Private 5-12 45 3.58
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo NR Private 6-12 75 3.69
Crosswalk Academy NR Private 1-12 6 4.80
Laguna Hills High School 7 Public 9-12 1,434 5.54
Capistrano Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,029 6.03

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Neighbors for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA

705 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 727 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 731 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 675 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 719 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 740 Browncroft Rd, Laguna Beach 625 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 720 Browncroft Rd, Laguna Beach 729 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 741 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 603 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 747 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 620 Griffith Way #B, Laguna Beach 749 St Anns Dr, Laguna Beach 825 Park Ave, Laguna Beach 610 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 655 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 645 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 633 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach 625 Glomstad Ln, Laguna Beach

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA

92604, Orange County, CA 92617, Orange County, CA 92657, Orange County, CA 92662, Orange County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

The development at 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was built in 1946.

What is the total square footage of 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 has a total of 1,636 square feet.

When was 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 was last sold on 01/31/1997 for $14,500.

What is the assessed value of 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 is currently assessed at $592,965.

What are the property taxes for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651?

The property taxes for 685 Griffith Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 total $6,023.

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