499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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499 Legion,Laguna Beach, CA 92651
$3,999,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,335 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Upcoming open houses
- Sat, Aug 0801:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Listed by: marcus skenderian
Office: compass
MLS#:LG26123190
Source:San Diego MLS via CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$3,999,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,712.63
About this home
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 foun...
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Home facts
- Year built:1947
- Subdivision & Development:The Village (VIL)
- Listing ID #:LG26123190
- Added:62 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 07, 2026 at 02:07 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Flooring:Carpet, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Double Oven, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
- Living area:2,335 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air Unit, Heat Pump
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition, Spanish Tile
- Year built:1947
- Building area:2,335 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood
- Exterior Features:Covered, Enclosed
- Levels:1 Story
Utilities
- Water:Private, Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,999,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,712.63
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Double Oven, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Parking
- Total parking spaces:7
- Parking description:Garage - Single Door
- Garage spaces:2
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