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48 N Portola, Laguna Beach

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.

$6,275,000

48 N Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

3Beds
3Total Baths
3Full Baths
2,795SqFt
$2,245$/SqFt
1955Built

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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