$2,995,000
3Beds3Baths1,297SqFt
32082 Coast HwyLaguna Beach, CA 92651Three Arch Bay
Sold
44 S Portola sold on November 21, 2014 for $2,175,000, 0.9% below the $2,195,000 asking price after 28 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,450,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
$2,175,000
44 S Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay
3Beds
3Total Baths
2Full Baths
1Partial Baths
1,600SqFt
$1,359$/SqFt
1940Built
About 44 S Portola
LOWEST PRICED HOME IN THREE ARCH BAY. Romantic single-level Laguna Beach cottage in highly-desirable lower Three Arch Bay. First time on the market in 50+ years, this bright, beautiful home retains the original charm and character from a bygone era. The private front courtyard welcomes you to this lovely home which features many architectural embellishments such as gorgeous wall and ceiling reliefs showcasing vintage chandeliers, built-in cabinetry and bookcases, stained glass windows, and a nod to the 3 arches of Three Arch Bay on the courtyard fence. This classic residence has been recently freshened with new marble kitchen countertops, tiled floors, new carpeting, and meticulously painted inside and outside. The inviting living room highlights a wood-beamed vaulted ceiling and a cozy wood-burning fireplace and looks out to the expansive (flat) backyard where you can let your creativity define the space for your lifestyle. Natural light pours into this charming home which sits on a 6,500+ lot, which is large for the area, particularly on the ocean side of PCH. Quiet location just 1 street away from all of TAB amenities including 2 private beaches, tennis & sports courts, clubhouse, and park/playground plus fun community events throughout the year.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG14228355
- Year Built
- 1940
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,600
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,534
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.15
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Courtyard, Hills
- HOA Dues
- $2,250
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05620316
- On Market Date
- 2014-10-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Stained Glass
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Construction
- Other
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick
- Parking
- Concrete, Garage, Permit Required
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community
- Second HOA Dues
- $195
- Second HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 44 S Portola
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,600 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1940. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-203-16. Highlights include hill views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached one-car garage, and a 6,534-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
44 S Portola was listed for sale on October 24, 2014 at $2,450,000.
About Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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