
Sold
48 N Portola sold on October 13, 2021 for $6,275,000, 3.4% below the $6,495,000 asking price after 37 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
48 N Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

About 48 N Portola
Panoramic, sit-down ocean views, and pride of ownership best describe this seaside retreat in Lower Three Arch Bay. Enjoy virtually single-level living with unparalleled blue-water, Catalina Island, and North Coast vistas across gracious interiors that span approximately 2,795 square feet. A custom wooden entry gate, inviting copper patina fountain, and oversized French entry doors welcome guests to the open-concept three-bedroom, three-bathroom estate and lead to an interior atrium that fills the home with an abundance of natural light. As evidence of the home's expert craftsmanship and timeless charm, captivating ocean views are complimented by lofty vaulted ceilings, polished travertine floors, multiple skylights, plantation shutters, solid-core doors, and custom finishes throughout. The main level hosts a gourmet kitchen fitted with a 48-inch Wolf range, custom cabinetry, and granite counters and seamlessly opens to the living and dining room with custom sliding-glass doors that open to a large entertainer’s deck. Further along, the master suite, guest bedroom and bathroom, an oversized utility and laundry room, atrium with fireplace, custom fountain and automatic retractable awning round out the main-level. The master suite showcases a peek-a-boo ocean view, en-suite bath with dual vanity sinks and walk-in shower and a large dressing room with mirrored and cedar-lined closets. The lower-level is dedicated to the third bedroom, bathroom, and additional access to the rear yard space. Separately, a sizable office/finished storage area sits above the garage and includes a closet and skylight. Residents of Three Arch Bay benefit from access to the renowned private beach with picnic tables, fire rings, shower, and lifeguards; community park with tot lot, tennis and sport courts and 24-hour guarded security.
48 N Portola, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $6,275,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,795 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,396 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- LG21165382
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $204.17 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG21165382
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,795
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,395
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1698
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,450
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05617104
- On Market Date
- 2021-08-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Atrium, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Plantation Shutters, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security
- Second HOA Dues
- $195
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 48 N Portola
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,795 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-171-04. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, a 7,396-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
48 N Portola was listed for sale on August 9, 2021 at $6,495,000.
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 Mahlia Rittenhouse of Coldwell Banker Realty
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