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3 S Portola, Laguna Beach

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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.

$2,700,000

3 S Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

3Beds
2Total Baths
1Full Baths
1Partial Baths
1,800SqFt
$1,500$/SqFt
1937Built

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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