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397 Poplar Street, Laguna Beach

Sold

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.

$2,850,000

397 Poplar Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionNorth Laguna

2Beds
3Total Baths
2Full Baths
1Partial Baths
1,000SqFt
$2,850$/SqFt
1929Built

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

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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