31686 3rd Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Records

Orange County property record for 31686 3rd Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 716 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.109 acres (4,725 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$344,000 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill$8,191 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN056-103-42

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN056-103-42

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area716 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area716 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Lot Area4,725 sqft (0.109 acres)
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address31686 3RD AVE
CityLAGUNA BEACH
StateCA
Zip92651-8229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 849 BLK LOT 267 TR 849 LOT 267 NWLY 45 FT SWLY 17.5 FT
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 849
Legal Tract849
Legal Lot Number267
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract42305

Owner

31686 3rd Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2021.

Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address31681 FAIRVIEW RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-8277
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 9, 1999 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 16, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1999578473
Last Transfer DateFeb 8, 2021
Transfer Doc0000118754
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 19, 2021
Property Address31686 3RD AVE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Document Number0000118754
Map ReferenceMB 25 PG 43-45
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2021
Instrument2021000118754
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address31686 3RD AVE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 31686 3rd Ave was $8,191.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$539,284 (+2%) Land $481,294 Building $57,990
2025$8,191.00$528,710 Land $471,857 Building $56,853
2023$7,121.00 (+6.08%)$508,181 Land $453,534 Building $54,647
2022$6,713.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 31686 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 23 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies101 units insured
incl. 78 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1981–2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 7
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2001 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Mar 1998 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 31686 3rd Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT
serves 41,194 people · EPA ID CA3010042
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJul 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 577 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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