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31626 Virginia Way sold on June 25, 2025 for $1,750,000, 12.1% below the $1,990,000 asking price after 87 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,290,000. The details are below for reference.
31626 Virginia Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionSouth Laguna Village

About 31626 Virginia Way
Welcome to 31626 Virginia Way, a beautifully remodeled historic ocean-view cottage in Laguna Beach that perfectly blends timeless charm with modern luxury. Completely reimagined by renowned designer and contractor Julie Laughton in 2018, this 1,658 SF home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a dedicated office space. The extensive remodel expanded the primary suite, including a custom bathroom and walk-in closet, while the chef’s kitchen was redesigned with GE Café appliances, solid wood cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and a walk-in pantry. The guest bathroom showcases vintage subway tile with tasteful Carrara marble accents. Additional upgrades include hardwood flooring and all-new wainscot, updated windows and doors, and central heating and air conditioning. Freshly painted in 2024, the home is move-in ready with a crisp, modern feel that can include all furnishings.
Perched just steps from Table Rock beach, this charming cottage offers stunning views of the ocean and the lush community garden from the first floor, while the second-floor bedroom and office open onto a full west-facing deck, showcasing views extending all the way to Catalina Island. The outdoor space is perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze, spectacular sunsets, and the relaxed Laguna Beach lifestyle. Unlike many homes in the area, this property offers rare parking for four cars on the original brick driveway. With its ideal location near Table Rock Beach and Village Green Park, this home offers a serene escape while remaining close to shops, dining, and cultural experiences of Laguna Beach. 31626 Virginia Way is a true coastal gem—The quintessential Laguna Beach cottage.
31626 Virginia Way, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $1,750,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,658 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 2,919 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1955
- MLS® Number
- LG25034959
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25034959
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,658
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,917
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.067
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05608804
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Pantry, Stone Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters, Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Near Park, Street Level, Value In Land
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway
- Fencing
- Vinyl, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Village (SLV)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Water Sports, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 31626 Virginia Way
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,658 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-088-04. Highlights include ocean views, a 2,919-square-foot lot, central air, an updated home, 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
31626 Virginia Way was listed for sale on February 16, 2025 at $2,290,000.
About South Laguna
South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park. Its streets hold 1930s and 1940s heritage cottages alongside contemporary homes, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Brandon Menchaca of Coldwell Banker Realty
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