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499 Legion Laguna Beach, CA 92651

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,335 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,335 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,819

Subdivision The Village (Vil)

MLS Listing ID LG26123190

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1947

Lot Size 10,018 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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 Moreton Bay Fig 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.

Location

State CA

County Orange

Area Lv - Laguna Village

Rooms

Other Rooms Guest House Detached, Guest House

Main Level Bedrooms 4

Interior

Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary

Heating Central, Heat Pump

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Wood

Fireplaces Type Guest Accommodations, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting

Parking Features Concrete, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool None

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Park

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

View Neighborhood, Ocean

Roof Type Composition,Spanish Tile

Porch Covered, Enclosed

Total Parking Spaces 7

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Walkstreet

Dwelling Type House

Story 1

Entry Level One

Foundation Raised

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public, Private

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories One

Additional Building Guest House Detached, Guest House

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Top Of The World

Middle Schools Thurston

High Schools Laguna Beach

School District Laguna Beach Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 64404413

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Marcus Skenderian Compass 949-295-5758, DRE #01115339

Brittany Malone Thompson

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Brittany Malone Thompson

499 Legion Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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