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24 S Portola sold on June 17, 2021 for $2,689,000, 6.5% below the $2,875,000 asking price after 71 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
24 S Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

About 24 S Portola
ESCAPE TO THE BEACH THIS SUMMER in this darling Laguna Beach cottage! Located in lower Three Arch Bay, this dreamy single level beach cottage exudes vintage character and abundant charm and delights with ocean views! Bright and beautiful, this jewel of a home is located just 1 street away to private beach access and all the wonderful amenities this desirable community has to offer. Adorable as a primary home or your coastal pied-à-terre weekend getaway and is move-in ready with tons of indoor/outdoor potential! The spacious front yard and garden showcase the enviable curb appeal and the sweet bricked porch across the front of the home harkens back to a bygone era. ENJOY OCEAN VIEWS FROM NEARLY EVERY ROOM IN THE HOME plus the outdoor deck is oriented toward the Pacific. The inviting living room and serene bedroom have floor to ceiling French windows that allow the natural light to pour in. A cozy fireplace warms the space as seaside breezes set the perfect ambiance. French doors open to a lovely viewing deck overlooking a huge grassy backyard for outdoor summer games, entertaining, or as your peaceful and private sanctuary. The cottage has a newer kitchen and bath and is turnkey and ready for you to enjoy the ease and lifestyle of living by the beach! Three Arch Bay is host to many fun activities/events for all ages throughout the year.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG21033482
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 764
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,670
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1072
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,550
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05620353
- On Market Date
- 2021-02-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Tile
- Parking
- Garage, Permit Required, Private, See Remarks
- Fencing
- Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Water Sports, 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
- 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 24 S Portola
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 764 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-203-53. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached one-car garage, and a 4,670-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
24 S Portola was listed for sale on February 20, 2021 at $2,995,000.
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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