Orange County property record for 1535 Morningside Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,823 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,274,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $26,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 644-311-09 |
| Primary APN | 644-311-09 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,823 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 7,473 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 472 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-2849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 4514 BLK LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 4514 |
| Legal Tract | 4514 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 62620 |
Source: Orange County records · APN 644-311-09
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| May 22, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM LEXUS FINANCIAL CONSUMUR |
| May 05, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM RPM MORTGAGE INC |
| May 05, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ALLIANCE MUTUAL ESCROW INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 05, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020233615 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000540434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000540436 |
| Map Reference | MB 193 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000540436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000540434 |
| Map Reference | MB 193 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000540434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000540435 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000540435 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000233615 |
| Map Reference | MB 193 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000233615 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000233616 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000233616 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.62% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9.62% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000542537 |
| Map Reference | MB193 PG1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000542537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000542538 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000542538 |
| Name | LEXUS FINANCIAL CONSUMUR |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 01, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.12% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.12% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000183899 |
| Map Reference | MB 193 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000183899 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000183900 |
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| Date | May 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000183900 |
| Name | RPM MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.25% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Margin | 5 |
| Max Rate | 11.2% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | May 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
| Document Number | 0000183898 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 183898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE MUTUAL ESCROW INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1535 MORNINGSIDE DR LAGUNA BEACH CA 926512849, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849 |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Laguna Beach City |
| Unified School District | Laguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,536,687 (+2%) Land $1,952,833 Building $583,854 | |
| 2025 | $26,238.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,486,949 (+4.04%) Land $1,914,543 Building $572,406 |
| 2023 | $25,389.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,390,379 Land $1,840,199 Building $550,180 |
| 2022 | $24,851.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 27, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 522 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LAGUNA BEACH COUNTY WD serves 18,862 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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