499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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499 Legion,Laguna Beach, CA 92651
$3,810,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: marcus skenderian
Office: compass949-438-4340
MLS#:LG26123190
Source:CRMLS
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Price summary
- Price:$3,810,000
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 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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Home facts
- Year built:1947
- Subdivision & Development:The Village (VIL)
- Listing ID #:LG26123190
- Added:145 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 29, 2026 at 06:48 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Central, Heat Pump
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition, Spanish Tile
- Year built:1947
- Lot Features:Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Near Park, Walkstreet
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Enclosed, Lighting
- Foundation Description:Raised
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Laguna Beach
- Middle school:Thurston
- Elementary school:Top Of The World
Utilities
- Water:Private, Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,810,000
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Inside
- Amenities:Koi Pond, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Trash Compactor
Parking
- Total parking spaces:7
- Parking description:Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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