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385 Monterey Drive sold on September 25, 2019 for $1,700,000, 2.8% below the $1,749,000 asking price after 116 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,849,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
385 Monterey Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

About 385 Monterey Drive
Located in the heart of the sought after “Tree Streets” of North Laguna, this quintessential 1937 Laguna Beach cottage has been meticulously restored and updated by local resident, Clark Collins. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is light and bright with abundant windows and high, open-beam vaulted ceilings. The beautiful oak floors and romantic wood burning fireplace in the living room exude charm & character. The kitchen updates include honed marble countertops and new appliances including a Wolf Range, Bosch Dishwasher and classic Big Chill fridge. The bathrooms have been thoughtfully appointed with the finest of materials including Ann Sack’s tile, Waterworks light fixtures and honed Statuario marble counters in the master bathroom. There is a large dining area as well as a breakfast nook with double-hung windows looking into the newly landscaped yard. The front garden has brick pathways and a patio area for relaxing while the rear yard is perfect for entertaining. The cottage has been completely updated including a new central HVAC system, new wood shingle roof, all new electrical & plumbing systems, new garage door, tankless water heater, and too many more to mention. This is a must-see property. Perfect for a main residence or a second home. It is just a short stroll to the Laguna Art Museum, galleries, several of Laguna’s best beaches, restaurants and shops.
385 Monterey Drive, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $1,700,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,136 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 3,001 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1937
- MLS® Number
- LG19102580
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19102580
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,136
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0689
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 49603313
- On Market Date
- 2019-05-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Level
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Property Details for 385 Monterey Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,136 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-033-13. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, a 3,001-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
385 Monterey Drive was listed for sale on May 1, 2019 at $1,849,000.
About North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Diane Cannon of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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