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1860 Carmelita sold on July 8, 2016 for $2,595,000, at the asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1860 Carmelita, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,720 sq ft
- 11,778 sq ft lot
- Built 1925
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$2,595,000
Subdivision Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch.
16 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,650,000
The home
About 1860 Carmelita
Centrally located in the heart of Woods Cove, one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Laguna Beach, this historic cottage has been expanded and remodeled to absolute perfection using the finest materials and workmanship. Situated on a nearly flat site of almost 12,000 square feet, this tastefully restored home has only had two owners since it was built in 1925. The current owners expanded the home to now include three bedrooms and two full baths. The impressive living room has soaring open beam ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and views of the ocean. The gourmet kitchen will impress the most discriminating chef and features a Bertazzoni dual-fuel stove, built-in appliances, Carrara marble counter tops, and all new custom cabinetry. Luxuriate in the master suite that includes a wood burning fireplace, loft with library ladder access, spacious walk-in closet, and sumptuous master bath with separate shower and tub. This stunning home is on the City’s Historic Inventory and may qualify for the Mills Act property tax abatement.
Property details for 1860 Carmelita
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,720 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1925. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-257-10. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, central air, an updated home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG16149306
- Year Built
- 1925
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,720
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,778
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64425710
- On Market Date
- 2016-07-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Paneling Wainscoting, All Bedrooms Down, Loft, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Custom
- Roof
- Composition
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Asphalt, Paved
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 1860 Carmelita
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2016 | Sold | $2,595,000 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1860 Carmelita
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 1 of 9 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 9 of 9. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 9 of 9.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202025, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 35 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch. Its 1920s and 1930s shingled cottages, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman homes lie within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Woods Cove home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 16
- Median price
- $3,650,000
- Median days on market
- 34
- Median per sq ft
- $2,006
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Woods Cove sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Moss | Oct 13, 2026 | $3,275,000 | 2,107 | $1,554 | 73 |
| 455 Agate | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,525,000 | 1,882 | $1,342 | 49 |
| 376 Diamond | Aug 18, 2026 | $4,237,500 | 1,650 | $2,568 | 37 |
| 590 Diamond Street | Jul 30, 2026 | $4,225,000 | 3,755 | $1,125 | 11 |
| 2482 Glenneyre Street | Jul 16, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,988 | $1,685 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 1860 Carmelita
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Frank Hufnagel of Surterre Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:10 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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