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1048 Van Dyke Drive sold on January 24, 2025 for $2,650,000, 5.3% below the $2,799,000 asking price after 67 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,999,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1048 Van Dyke Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionSummit Ridge

About 1048 Van Dyke Drive
Paradise Awaits! Discover breathtaking, expansive ocean views, privacy, and over 17,400 square feet of land with this rare gem. A true diamond in the rough, this property is just waiting for someone with vision and a touch of craftsmanship. With a little imagination and some TLC, this incredible home can truly shine. The property welcomes you with an inviting courtyard, complete with an outdoor fireplace, separating the main house from the guest house and garage. The main residence offers three bedrooms, an office, and 2.5 baths. Its open-concept kitchen and living area are graced with ocean views and lead out to the terraced yard below, creating a perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living. The guest house, located beneath the two-car garage, features a kitchen, ¾ bath, and charming Dutch door that opens to the courtyard. This home was masterfully designed by renowned architect Aubrey St. Clair, famous for iconic designs such as Laguna Beach City Hall and the Laguna Beach County Water District buildings. Original details, including beamed ceilings, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, leaded glass windows, and numerous French doors, add to the home’s timeless charm and character, all awaiting rediscovery. Unfortunately, due to circumstances in recent years, the current owners have not been able to provide the attention this home deserves. Now, the opportunity is yours to restore this architectural treasure and create your masterpiece on the hillside overlooking the ocean in Laguna Beach.
This is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Don’t miss out on the chance to make it yours.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24203222
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,683
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,424
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64424302
- On Market Date
- 2024-10-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Loft
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Guest Accommodations, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Stained Glass
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- English, Tudor
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Patio, Porch, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Summit Ridge (SR)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 1048 Van Dyke Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Summit Ridge neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,683 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-243-02. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, a 0.4-acre lot, and English 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
1048 Van Dyke Drive was listed for sale on October 2, 2024 at $2,999,000.
About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Marcus Skenderian of Compass
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