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451 Hawthorne Road sold on December 17, 2024 for $11,000,000, 7.6% below the $11,900,000 asking price after 81 days on the market; it was first listed at $12,800,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
451 Hawthorne Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

About 451 Hawthorne Road
Experience a slice of California history at 451 Hawthorne Road, a stunning 1921 Craftsman home, beautifully restored by the current owners nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach. This rare architectural treasure unfolds across a 17,762 sq foot private lot of coveted North Laguna real estate, boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths - a perfect blend of century-old craftsmanship and modern luxury.
The estate-like grounds feature a lush lawn, garden pavilion, oversized private pool, mature trees, and a variety of fruit trees creating a private oasis with ocean views. Inside, discover a gourmet kitchen with top-tier appliances, granite counters, and a bar counter that opens to a spacious dining room with three sets of French doors leading to the main patio and gardens. The main living room, graced with ocean views, features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, custom solid wood flooring, and open-beamed ceilings. The lower level includes a warm and inviting family room, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a powder room. One main level bedroom serves as a self-contained guest house, complete with a new bathroom and small kitchen, accessible from both inside and outside the home. The upper level houses the primary bedroom suite impressing with a spacious sitting room, fireplace, high open-beamed ceilings, and access to an upper deck offering spectacular ocean views; the ultimate private sanctuary. The primary bathroom boasts an oversized shower and separate tub. Completing this sumptuous primary suite is a private office or massage room. Across the hallway a generous bedroom and bathroom complete the upper level.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this property benefits from the Mills Act, a California state law that provides significant property tax reductions to owners who actively preserve historic buildings. This incentive not only ensures the conservation of architectural treasures but also offers substantial financial advantages to discerning buyers. With its oversized garage and onsite parking for 7 cars, 451 Hawthorne Rd isn't just a home; it's a living legacy of California's rich cultural tapestry, waiting for its next chapter to be written. This rare opportunity allows you to own a piece of Laguna Beach history, where every detail tells a story of creativity, independence, and timeless beauty.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24163229
- Year Built
- 1919
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,869
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,762
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4078
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, Hills, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 49615205
- On Market Date
- 2024-08-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Lot Features
- Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Suburban
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 451 Hawthorne Road
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,869 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1919. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-152-05. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 0.41-acre lot, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
451 Hawthorne Road was listed for sale on August 12, 2024 at $12,800,000.
About North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Brian Johnson of Coldwell Banker Realty
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