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490 Agate sold on November 7, 2025 for $2,740,000, 2.1% below the $2,798,000 asking price after 91 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,895,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
490 Agate Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionWoods Cove

About 490 Agate
Discover this enchanting storybook cottage nestled on a quiet corner lot in the sought-after Woods Cove area of Laguna Beach. Situated at the top of Agate Street away from the busy beach traffic, loud cars and parking at all hours, very quiet and tranquil. High up enough to get ocean views, but close enough to be on the sand in minutes. Framed by graceful shade trees and towering palms, the property welcomes you with a gated flagstone patio leading to an entertainer's haven featuring a charming gazebo and expansive side yard. Tree top ocean views from second story. This Beach cottage comprises 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, exuding warmth with its vintage details, vaulted wood ceilings, exposed beams, and stained glass accents.
The living room boasts high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, while the open kitchen is equipped with butcher block counters, a farmhouse sink, and a breakfast bar. The primary suite upstairs offers a serene retreat with a deck showcasing ocean views, accompanied by an additional bedroom that can serve as an office space. The main level hosts the third bedroom with an ensuite bath, a powder room, and private rear deck. There is also room to add-on.
Enjoy in the private wraparound yard that blends indoor and outdoor living with lush landscaping and covered patios, perfect for year-round enjoyment. Just blocks from Laguna’s pristine beaches and the vibrant HIP district, this home offers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle.
490 Agate, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $2,740,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,300 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 3,001 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1946
- MLS® Number
- LG25148906
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25148906
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,300
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0689
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 64426103
- On Market Date
- 2025-07-07
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Decorative
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Stained Glass, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Park, Water Sports
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 490 Agate
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,300 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-261-03. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, 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
490 Agate was listed for sale on July 7, 2025 at $2,895,000.
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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