$ 4,249,000
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$4,249,000
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4
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3
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2,335
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About the Listing LGCLB - LSKENMAR
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.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
30
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
LG26123190
Year Built
1947
Total Square Footage
2,335
Lot/Acreage
0.23
County
Orange
Neighborhood
The Village (VIL)
Area
LV - Laguna Village
School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
Top Of The World
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1 Full / 2 Three-Quarter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
- Air Cond:
- Heating: Central,Heat Pump
- Fireplaces: Guest Accommodations,Living Room
- Floor: Carpet,Wood
- Above Ground Sq Ft:
- Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
- Basement:
- Other: Separate/Formal Dining Room,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary
- Water: Public,Private
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Front Yard,Garden,Lawn,Landscaped,Level,Near Park,Walkstreet,No Land Lease
- Garage Capacity: 2 car
- Parking Spaces: 7
- Roof: Composition,Spanish Tile
- Others: Lighting,Stucco,Wood Siding
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Parking Features: Concrete,Driveway Down Slope From Street,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: N/A
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: 64404413
- Tax Year: N/A
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499 Legion Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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