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38 S Portola sold on November 24, 2025 for $16,500. The details are below for reference.
38 S Portola Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionThree Arch Bay

About 38 S Portola
Come on in to 38 South Portola! Located within the gates of Lower Three Arch Bay—one of Laguna Beach’s favorite private beach communities—this home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a versatile 5th bedroom with its own separate entrance that’s perfect as an office, gym, or guest space. Step through the charming Dutch door and into warm distressed hardwood floors that flow throughout. The kitchen features granite counters, a Wolf range, walk-in pantry, and views of the patio and backyard. The dining area, living room, and Primary Suite each boast their own fireplace for cozy coastal evenings. The entire top floor is dedicated to the spacious Primary Suite, complete with two walk-in closets, double sinks, a soaking tub, a generous shower, and a private ocean-view deck. Recent updates include new A/C, a refreshed laundry room, and an upgraded downstairs bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are conveniently located on the entry level, with one lower-level bedroom offering optional private access. Best of all, you’re just a short stroll from the beautiful exclusive beach of Three Arch Bay—your everyday escape.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25259979
- Year Built
- 1946
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,730
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean
- HOA Name
- TAB
- Parcel Number
- 05620314
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-14
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Staircases, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Suburban, Water Sports, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Barbecue, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 38 S Portola
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,730 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-203-14. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, a 5,998-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
About Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Kendall Clark of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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