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1961 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach

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1961 Temple Hills Drive sold on March 30, 2026 for $2,750,000, 1.3% below the $2,785,000 asking price after 17 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

$2,750,000

1961 Temple Hills Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionTemple Hills

4Beds
4Total Baths
4Full Baths
2,500SqFt
$1,100$/SqFt
1954Built

About 1961 Temple Hills Drive

Experience the rare combination of space, views, and opportunity in this expansive ranch-style coastal retreat. Set on a nearly 10,000 square foot lot, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers 2,500 square feet of living space — an exceptional find for buyers seeking room to grow in a premier coastal setting.

Wake up to sweeping hillside and peak ocean views, with the potential of stunning ocean views with a little help from your friendly neighbor trimming their trees. The generous lot size opens the door to incredible upside potential: envision a resort-style pool, expanded living areas, or a detached guest house to create a true private compound.

Inside, the home has already been thoughtfully upgraded with a new kitchen cabinets, partially renovated bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh interior paint. The flexible floor plan includes a fourth bedroom and bath addition, while the existing primary suite offers the unique advantage of functioning as a potential ADU, complete with a separate entrance and kitchen — ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or rental income.

For buyers looking for a larger coastal property with immediate comfort and long-term value-add potential, this is a rare opportunity to create a custom Laguna compound tailored to your vision — all while enjoying breathtaking views and the best of coastal living.

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG26038190
Year Built
1954
Living Area (sq ft)
2,500
Living Area Source
Plans
Lot Size (sq ft)
9,583
Lot Size (acres)
0.22
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Trees Woods
Parcel Number
64139404
On Market Date
2026-02-20
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level
Appliances
Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Guest Accommodations, Living Room
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Accessibility
Parking

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern, Ranch
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Construction
Cement Siding
Foundation
Block
Lot Features
Garden, Gentle Sloping
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Deck
Parking
Driveway Level, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Additions Alterations
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Temple Hills (TH)
Community Features
Hiking, Storm Drains
Security
Security Lights

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
Top Of The World
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

Property Details for 1961 Temple Hills Drive

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,500 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-394-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 9,583-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.

Property History

1961 Temple Hills Drive was listed for sale on February 20, 2026 at $2,785,000.

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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