499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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$ 4,249,000
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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 Laguna Village

MLS Listing ID LG-26123190

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 2

Year Built 1947

Lot Size 10,019 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 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.

Location

State CA

County Orange

Area Lv - Laguna Village

Interior

Interior Features Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Heating Central, Heat Pump

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Wood

Fireplaces Type Guest House, Living Room

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting

Parking Features Concrete, Driveway

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks

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

View Y/N Yes

View Ocean

Building

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

Sewer Public Sewer

Schools

Elementary Schools Top Of The World

Middle Schools Thurston

High Schools Laguna Beach


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Nicole Van Parys & Gary Nesen

Nicole Van Parys & Gary Nesen

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