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1659 Carmelita sold on August 11, 2022 for $1,895,000, at the asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1659 Carmelita Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionWoods Cove

About 1659 Carmelita
Experience the magic of a truly rare, beautifully preserved and highly desirable Woods Cove cottage in Laguna Beach. An original cottage for the 1932 Olympic Games, the shingled residence is embellished with a colorfully planted front yard complete with a covered front porch, a brick pathway and a stone driveway. Mature landscaping creates a hidden paradise in the backyard, where a garden, raised wood deck, a circular planter, and additional brick and stone finishes are gracefully displayed. Ideal for sharing special times with loved ones, the backyard flows effortlessly into a single-level interior that feels extra open and inviting. Approximately 565 square feet, the one-bedroom, one-bath plan is open-concept, complete with a living room, a flex space that makes a great office area, a bay window, upgraded bath, and a renovated kitchen with a bright garden window and white Shaker cabinetry featuring glass uppers. Impeccably maintained, the home is bathed in natural light and boasts abundant storage, vaulted light-wood open-beam ceilings, plantation shutters, a lot measuring about 3,000 square feet. Enjoy easy access to Village galleries, popular cafés and restaurants, enchanting shops, and the coveted beach of Woods Cove.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22135774
- Year Built
- 1925
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 565
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0689
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 64426102
- On Market Date
- 2022-07-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Suburban
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 1659 Carmelita
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 565 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1925. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-261-02. Highlights include single-story living, a 3,001-square-foot lot, central air, and cottage 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
1659 Carmelita was listed for sale on July 6, 2022 at $1,895,000.
About Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch. Its 1920s and 1930s shingled cottages, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman homes lie within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Meital Taub of First Team Real Estate
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