499 Legion,Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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.
Details
| MLS # | LG26123190 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1947 |
| Days On Site | 80 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass | Marcus Skenderian |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,335 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Units | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.23 |
| Property View | Yes |
Interior
| Cooling | None |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central, Heat Pump |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | No |
| Interior Features | Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary |
| Appliances | Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Lighting |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Spanish Tile |
| Construction Materials | Stucco, Wood Siding |
| Foundation Details | Raised |
| Lot Features | Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Walkstreet |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Concrete, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Door Single, Driveway, Garage |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
Location
| Community Features | Curbs, Sidewalks, Park |
|---|
Area Information
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| City | Laguna Beach |
| Zip Code | 92651 |
| Area | LV Laguna Village |
| Community Name | The Village (VIL) |
| Listing VS Median (in The Village (VIL)) | |
Price: $3,999,000 low | high Med: $15,000 sqft: 2,335 low | high Med: 1,823 $ / sqft: $1,713 low | high Med: $8 On site: 80 low | high Med: 21 | |
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| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| City | Laguna Beach |
| Zip Code | 92651 |
| Area | LV Laguna Village |
| Community Name | The Village (VIL) |
| Listing VS Median (in The Village (VIL)) | |
Price: $3,999,000 low | high Med: $15,000 sqft: 2,335 low | high Med: 1,823 $ / sqft: $1,713 low | high Med: $8 On site: 80 low | high Med: 21 | |
