3214 Bern Ct, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Records

Orange County property record for 3214 Bern Ct, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,920 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.204 acres (8,888 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,453,000 (Sep 2009)
Tax Bill$20,975 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Mortgage
May 2018 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN641-012-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN641-012-17

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,920 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Lot Area8,888 sqft (0.204 acres)
Garage Area502 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address3214 BERN CT
CityLAGUNA BEACH
StateCA
Zip92651-2007
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 5862 BLK LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 5862
Legal Tract5862
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract62632

Owner

3214 Bern Ct is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2013 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

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

DateDocument
May 15, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST FOUNDATION BANK
May 15, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
FIRST FOUNDATION BANK
Sep 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST FOUNDATION BANK
Sep 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST FOUNDATION BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 18, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2009498324
Last Transfer DateSep 23, 2013
Transfer Doc0000607456
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000176872
DateMay 15, 2018
Instrument2018000176872
Lender
NameFIRST FOUNDATION BANK
TypeBank
AddressIRVINE, CA 92614
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000176871
DateMay 15, 2018
Instrument2018000176871
Lender
NameFIRST FOUNDATION BANK
TypeBank
AddressIRVINE, CA 92614
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.75%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2025
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.75%
Max Rate At Change5.75%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.75%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY SD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007

Mortgage

Document Number0000511226
DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument2020000511226
Lender
NameFIRST FOUNDATION BANK
TypeBank
AddressIRVINE, CA 92612
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.62%
Type Change DateOct 1, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.62%
Max Rate At Change5.62%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.62%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY SD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3214 BERN CT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-2007

Mortgage

Document Number0000511227
DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument2020000511227
Lender
NameFIRST FOUNDATION BANK
TypeBank
AddressIRVINE, CA 92614
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3214 Bern Ct was $20,975 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$2,008,322 (+2%) Land $1,580,449 Building $427,873
2025$20,975.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,968,944 Land $1,549,460 Building $419,484
2023$20,349.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption$1,892,489 Land $1,489,293 Building $403,196
2022$19,905.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3214 Bern Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1995.

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
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1995–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA8 of 8
Most Recent ClaimMar 2016 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 3 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 3214 Bern Ct is high, ranking above 77% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 77% of the US · above 54% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemLAGUNA BEACH COUNTY WD
serves 18,862 people · EPA ID CA3010017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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 227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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