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397 Poplar Street sold on March 23, 2026 for $2,850,000, 4.8% below the $2,995,000 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
397 Poplar Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

About 397 Poplar Street
First time on the market in decades, this charming single-level cottage presents a rare opportunity! Located in North Laguna’s sought-after Tree Streets, this delightful French Normandy home offers timeless character just moments from the ocean and downtown Laguna Village.
The cottage features two bedrooms, an office, and 2 1/2 baths. The primary suite offers windows looking out to gardens, enjoy the soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and a cedar-lined closet. The secondary bedroom includes a walk-in shower and private exterior entrance, ideal for guests or flexible living.
Outdoor spaces include a garden gated entry, beautiful landscaped large, front yard, side yards with gardens, avocado and lemon tree, plus a private backyard patio perfect for outdoor dining.
High ceilings and hardwood floors throughout create a light and inviting atmosphere. A classic wood-burning fireplace enhances the living room with inviting warmth and character.
Recent improvements include a new roof, new copper plumbing, new interior and exterior paint, a newer furnace and new water heater.
A rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in one of North Laguna’s most beloved locations with close proximity to beaches, shops, and world renowned restaurants and galleries!
397 Poplar Street, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $2,850,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,000 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,001 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1929
- MLS® Number
- LG26039890
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Owner
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26039890
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,000
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0689
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 49609201
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Disposal, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, French Provincial
- Roof
- Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Carport, Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Privacy, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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Property Details for 397 Poplar Street
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,000 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-092-01. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, a 3,001-square-foot lot, an updated home, and French provincial 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
397 Poplar Street was listed for sale on February 23, 2026 at $2,995,000.
About North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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