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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.
1961 Temple Hills Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionTemple Hills

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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Listed by John Trevino of Compass
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