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3 S Portola sold on October 16, 2017 for $2,700,000, 6.9% below the $2,899,000 asking price after 131 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,950,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
3 S Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

About 3 S Portola
LOCATED ON THE BEACH SIDE OF PCH JUST 1 STREET AWAY TO THE PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS AND NUMEROUS COMMUNITY AMENITIES. This quintessential Cape Cod-inspired cottage has many custom upgrades and thoughtful details yet still retains the incredible charm and character from a bygone era. The home is sited on a larger parcel for the area, on a quiet street, with spacious front and back yards. Guests enter through a charming red Dutch door to enjoy a cozy wood-burning fireplace, voluminous wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and peak ocean views. A beautifully remodeled kitchen features honed Carrara counter tops with a center island and tons of natural light. Master suite includes a remodeled bath, walk-in closet and indoor laundry room. The other 2 bright bedrooms are generous in size and showcase coastal-themed embellishments. Outside, the gorgeous fireplace sets the ambiance for evening dining/relaxing after a day at the beach. French doors open to the wraparound yard and seamlessly extend the indoor/outdoor flow. Multiple sitting areas allow for large scale entertaining or intimate gatherings. This lovingly cared for residence exudes a comfortable modern elegance with sweet vintage touches. Homes of this style, quality and condition don’t come on the market often in this idyllic seaside community which hosts many fun activities/events for all ages throughout the year. The perfect beach house for vacation living every day!
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG17100266
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,800
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,744
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,400
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05620206
- On Market Date
- 2017-05-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Storage, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Custom Coverings, French Mullioned
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Cottage, Custom
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Shingle Siding
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Paved, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Paved, Permit Required
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Assessments
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $195
- Second HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 3 S Portola
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,800 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-202-06. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, a two-car garage, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
3 S Portola was listed for sale on May 7, 2017 at $2,950,000.
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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