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42 N Vista De Catalina, Laguna Beach

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42 N Vista De Catalina sold on August 29, 2019 for $3,000,000, 9.1% below the $3,299,000 asking price after 49 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

$3,000,000

42 N Vista De Catalina Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

3Beds
3Total Baths
1Full Baths
2Partial Baths
2,087SqFt
$1,437$/SqFt
1955Built

About 42 N Vista De Catalina

Sited on a nearly 20,000 sf parcel—one of the largest and lushest in upper Three Arch Bay—this breathtaking property enjoys spectacular panoramic views of the sparkling Pacific, coastline and Catalina Island vistas. With a freshly painted interior/exterior, this charming beach house now has a re-imagined presentation to reflect what makes this home and location so special. The welcoming layout is perfect for stylish entertaining or relaxing to a backdrop of expansive views, stunning sunsets and surf below. A rare motor court welcomes you and guests to a ground-level entry featuring a spacious living room with dramatic view windows, vaulted wood beam ceiling, original oak flooring, a magnificent wood burning fireplace—and opens to the ocean-facing wraparound deck. This level showcases 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and direct 2-car garage access (+3 on driveway). The downstairs space includes a flexible great room and fireplace, ocean view bedroom/bathroom, spacious storage rooms (one used as an art room)—and opens to a covered porch with access to the enormous backyard with mature trees and wonderful array of native plants thriving in their natural habitat. T.A.B. amenities include 24/7 guarded gates, a gorgeous private-access cove/beach, sports courts, park/playground, clubhouse & fun community events. Home and decks in original condition but an incredible opportunity for both sensational scenery and a truly exceptional coastal lifestyle!

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG19109755
Year Built
1955
Living Area (sq ft)
2,087
Lot Size (sq ft)
19,888
Lot Size (acres)
0.4566
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Dues
$2,500
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Three Arch Bay
Parcel Number
05615204
On Market Date
2019-06-01
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Tile Counters, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Utility Room, Walk In Closets, Workshop
Appliances
Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
See Remarks
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Jalousie, Skylights
Doors
Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Custom, Ranch
Lot Features
Back Yard, Sloped Down, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Trees, Value In Land, Yard
Patio and Porch
Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Wood, Wrap Around
Parking
Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Permit Required, Private
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Condition
Fixer
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Three Arch Bay (TAB)
Community Features
Curbs, Storm Drains, Gated
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard, Gated Community
Second HOA Dues
$195

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
El Morro
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

Property Details for 42 N Vista De Catalina

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,087 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-152-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, a 0.46-acre lot, and bungalow architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

42 N Vista De Catalina was listed for sale on June 1, 2019 at $3,995,000.

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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