#LG24242604, Clark Smith, Listing Office: Realatrends

551 Anita St Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Property details
About 551 Anita St
Nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach's desirable Village neighborhood, this 1948 cottage exudes character and coastal charm. Just three blocks up from PCH, this rare offering is hitting the market for the first time in almost five decades. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home is brimming with potential- ready for the next owner to restore, renovate, or reimagine. Step inside to a living room and dining room space with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace with built in bookshelves and a small ocean view and lots of natural light provides a cozy space. Vintage kitchen with attention to detail in the wood work and two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and one bath on the main level. Downstairs with interior stairs takes you to another bedroom and bath and garage with laundry space. This street to street lot also has parking space on the backside of the home. Truly a rare opportunity to live on one of the best streets in Laguna Beach.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
- Interior: Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Living Room Deck Attached
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Garage
- View: Ocean
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $2,199,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,922
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,166
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From PCH, to Anita Street or PCH South to Thalia go left, to Glenneyre go right, to Anita go left.
- Year Built: 1948
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,144 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0413 Acres
- MLS Number: LG25027779
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
- Office Phone: (949) 874-3961
- Listing Agent: Tracy Lineback
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $140,304 | $2,166 |
2023 | $137,553 | $2,583 |
2022 | $134,856 | $2,543 |
2021 | $132,212 | $2,365 |
2020 | $130,857 | $2,136 |
2019 | $128,292 | $2,023 |
2018 | $125,777 | $2,023 |
2017 | $123,311 | $1,966 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Top of the World Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•21601 Treetop Ln
9
Canyon Vista Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.8 mi
•27800 Oak View Dr
9
Moulton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.0 mi
•29851 Highlands Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $107,197. Most Laguna Beach, CA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 551 Anita St
The listing price of 551 Anita St property is $2,199,000.
The property 551 Anita St is a house located in Laguna Beach, California, 92651.
Active Listing: 551 Anita St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 551 Anita St are: Top of the World Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Canyon Vista Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Thurston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Don Juan Avila Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Journey (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Laguna Beach High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Aliso Niguel High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Laguna Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,166 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 551 Anita St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 551 Anita St is 1,144 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 551 Anita St is 1948.
This home is located at 551 Anita St in Laguna Beach, CA and zip code 92651 in the The Village neighborhood. This 1,144 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,199,000.
Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Laguna Beach, CA. In the same period over 19 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Laguna Beach, CA between March and April 2025 increased by 3.7%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $2,926,000.