
Sold
30 N Portola sold on April 5, 2018 for $2,430,000, 2.6% below the $2,495,000 asking price after 137 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
30 N Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

About 30 N Portola
Located in lower Three Arch Bay, this dreamy beach cottage exudes authentic vintage character and abundant charm with expansive 180 degree ocean, full Catalina Island, breathtaking sunsets and north coast views. A jewel of a home located on a quiet coveted street within close proximity to the private beach access and all the wonderful amenities this desirable community has to offer. Upon entering the private courtyard your custom beach pied-à-terre awaits and functions as an enchanting primary home or a romantic getaway. Spectacular views abound from most every room in the home and outdoor spaces as the property is sited on a rare, elevated lot over the oceanfront street below. The inviting living room features a cozy wood burning fireplace, paneled walls/vaulted ceiling and numerous French windows to enjoy the Pacific views and breezes. French doors open to a lovely viewing deck with a lower garden/patio for entertaining or as your private sanctuary. The thoughtful floor plan features a "convertible" 2nd bedroom adjacent to the living room with "barn" doors that can open to expand the space for larger gatherings. This beautifully restored, lovingly cared for cottage beckons you to relax and enjoy the harmony of coastal living. Own a piece of Laguna Beach history! Three Arch Bay is host to many fun activities/events for all ages throughout the year.
30 N Portola, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $2,430,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 875 sqft
- Total Baths
- 1
- Full Baths
- N/A
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 4,000 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1936
- MLS® Number
- LG17207397
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $200 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG17207397
- Year Built
- 1936
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 875
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,000
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Courtyard, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,400
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05617150
- On Market Date
- 2017-09-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters
- Appliances
- Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Skylights, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Permit Required, Private, See Remarks
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Assessments
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Underground Utilities
- Condition
- 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, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, 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 30 N Portola
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 875 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1936. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-171-50. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached one-car garage, and a turnkey 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
30 N Portola was listed for sale on September 8, 2017 at $2,495,000.
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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Listed by Donna Pfanner of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
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