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1651 Thurston Dr sold on April 15, 2026 for $3,990,517, 2.5% above the $3,895,000 asking price after 13 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1651 Thurston Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionTemple Hills

About 1651 Thurston Dr
Perched high above the vibrant allure of Laguna Beach, this Single-Level coastal sanctuary offers an extraordinary blend of elegance, comfort, and jaw-dropping vistas. With 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this home is a masterpiece of open-concept living, designed to showcase sweeping views of Catalina Island, the Pacific Ocean, Main Beach, and fiery sunsets that melt into twinkling city lights. Elevated above the street for maximum privacy, it’s a rare gem for those seeking one-story living with unparalleled scenery.
Step inside, and you’ll find two of the three bedrooms are en-suite, providing the perfect retreat for family or guests. The living room and one en-suite bedroom feature inviting fireplaces, ideal for those crisp coastal evenings, while central air and heat keep you comfortable year-round. The thoughtful layout ensures excellent separation of bedrooms, while the expansive ocean-view decks offer a seamless extension of the living space—perfect for hosting unforgettable gatherings or simply soaking in the serene beauty of the coastline. An enclosed patio, complete with a built-in barbecue and room for a dining table, adds another layer of versatility, making outdoor living as effortless as it is enjoyable.
Practicality meets sophistication with a spacious 2-car garage, an additional 1-car garage, and covered parking for two more vehicles. A long driveway provides even more parking space, making this home as functional as it is luxurious. The generous lot enhances the sense of calm and seclusion, while the quiet private street ensures tranquility without sacrificing proximity to Laguna Beach’s world-renowned beaches, art galleries, and dining.
This is more than a home; it’s a daily retreat, embodying the very best of Southern California coastal living. Don’t let this rare opportunity slip away—your dream lifestyle awaits.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26047719
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,272
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2342
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 64138123
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Suburban
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Property Details for 1651 Thurston Dr
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,272 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-381-23. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, a 10,202-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
1651 Thurston Dr was listed for sale on March 5, 2026 at $3,895,000.
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 Ken Hanzlik of Compass
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