1561 Morningside Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Records

Orange County property record for 1561 Morningside Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Square Footage2,865 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,740 sqft (0.178 acres)
Garage549 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$2,589.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN644-311-07

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,865 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,865 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area924 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area7,740 sqft (0.178 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area549 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR
CityLAGUNA BEACH
StateCA
Zip92651-2849
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 4514 BLK LOT 2
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 4514
Legal Tract4514
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract62620

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 644-311-07

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 06, 2023Correction Deed
Mar 02, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BANK NA
Feb 10, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE
Feb 10, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PACIFIC HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 29, 2023
Transfer Doc0000302147
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 06, 2023
Property Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
Document Number0000302147
Map ReferenceMB 193 PG 1&2
Instrument DateNov 29, 2023
Instrument2023000302147
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849

Mortgage

Document Number0000047515
DateMar 02, 2023
Instrument2023000047515
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueMar 04, 2063
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2021
Property Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
Document Number0000096382
Map ReferenceMB 193 PG 1&2
Instrument DateJan 13, 2021
Instrument2021000096382
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2021
Property Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
Document Number0000095789
Map ReferenceMB 193 PG 1&2
Instrument DateJan 13, 2021
Instrument2021000095789
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849

Mortgage

Document Number0000095790
DateFeb 10, 2021
Instrument2021000095790
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2051

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateOct 30, 2019
Property Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
Document Number0000428291
Instrument DateOct 25, 2019
Instrument428291
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR LAGUNA BEACH CA 926512849, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateOct 30, 2019
Property Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849
Document Number0000428289
Instrument DateOct 25, 2019
Instrument428289
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address1561 MORNINGSIDE DR LAGUNA BEACH CA 926512849, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2849

Mortgage

Document Number428290
DateOct 30, 2019
Instrument428290
Lender
NamePACIFIC HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressKIHEI, HI 96753
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 29, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityLaguna Beach City
Unified School DistrictLaguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$162,191 (+2%) Land $29,928 Building $132,263
2025$2,589.00 (-5.44%) Homeowner's exemption$159,011 (+4.04%) Land $29,341 Building $129,670
2023$2,738.00 (+4.34%) Homeowner's exemption$152,838 Land $28,202 Building $124,636
2022$2,624.00

Flood & Wildfire

1561 Morningside Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Moderate risk).

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesModerate
61st percentile of exposed land nationally · 37th in California
Wildfire LikelihoodModerate — about 1 in 617 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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