499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- $4,249,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,335
- SqFt
- List Price
- $4,249,000
- Price Change
- ▲ $2,000,000 1780721335
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- LG26123190
- Year Built
- 1947
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Sq. Ft
- 2,335
- Lot Size
- 10,019
- Acres
- 0.23
- Lot Location
- Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Walkstreet
- Days on Market
- 52
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Traditional
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
- Neighborhood
- The Village (Vil)
Property Description
A rare and irreplaceable offering in the heart of Laguna Beach — 499 Legion Street presents a lovingly preserved original cottage compound on an exceptional 10,019-square-foot flat lot, cared for by the same family since the early 1960s. Properties of this character, scale, and location simply do not come to market often. The 1,642-square-foot main residence is a classic Laguna cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, solid bones, and consistent upkeep throughout its decades under single-family ownership. The thoughtfully maintained layout retains its original charm while offering an ideal canvas for a buyer's personal vision. A separate, detached 693-square-foot guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom sits on the same parcel — immediately ready for multigenerational living, out of town guests, or use as a private creative studio or home office. The outdoor spaces are among the property's most compelling features. A lush front lawn welcomes you from the street, while the stunning central courtyard — shaded by the sweeping canopy of a majestic Magnolia tree — connects the main house to the guest cottage via a covered ranch-style breezeway. A gated, privately enclosed garden area at the rear of the property provides a hidden retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood. The lot itself is the defining asset. Flat, fully usable parcels of this size in central Laguna Beach are increasingly uncommon, and this one carries long-term value well beyond the current structures. Whether your vision is to restore, remodel, or reimagine the compound entirely, the land provides a foundation that few properties in this market can match. Located minutes from Main Beach, the Laguna Beach Art Walk, PCH dining, and the village's beloved shops and galleries, this property places the Laguna Beach lifestyle at your doorstep —ideal central location with easy access to everything Laguna, and connected to the energy that makes this community one of Southern California's most sought-after addresses. 499 Legion Street is not just a home — it's an opportunity.
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Additional Information
- Other Buildings
- Guest House Detached, Guest House
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Guest Accommodations, Living Room
- Heat
- Central, Heat Pump
- Cooling Description
- None
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Patio
- Covered, Enclosed
- Roof
- Composition, Spanish Tile
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public, Private
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
- Interior Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Marcus Skenderian (MARCUS@MARCUSSKENDERIAN.COM) from Listing Office: Compass.
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