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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.
42 N Vista De Catalina Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

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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Listed by Donna Pfanner of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
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