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1553 Arroyo Drive sold on July 21, 2026 for $2,050,000. The details are below for reference.

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DuplexSold · Jul 21, 2026

1553 Arroyo Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 1,488 sq ft
  • Built 1929

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$2,050,000

MLS# LG26102380

Subdivision Canyon

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The home

About 1553 Arroyo Drive

Investment Opportunity: Income-Producing Duplex in Coveted Laguna Canyon

A rare chance to acquire a turnkey, income-producing duplex on an oversized lot in one of Coastal Orange County's most supply-constrained submarkets. Tucked into Laguna Canyon — a neighborhood defined by scarcity, character, and consistent rental demand — this property offers dual income streams, strong tenant appeal, and long-term appreciation upside in a market where new inventory is virtually nonexistent.

Unit A — Upper | 3 Bed | 2 Bath The primary income driver. Spacious living room, full kitchen, dedicated office, inside laundry, and central A/C — features that command premium rents in Laguna's tight rental pool. Mature landscaping and canyon setting deliver the lifestyle factor today's renters pay up for.

Unit B — Lower | 1 Bed | 1 Bath + Office A flexible, light-filled unit ideal for long-term tenancy, executive rental, or owner occupancy under a house-hack strategy. The added office space broadens the renter profile to include remote professionals — a growing demand segment in coastal OC.

The Land Generous lot with lush, tropical landscaping, a natural dry riverbed, and mature, high-yielding avocado trees — adding both curb appeal and tangible long-term value. Privacy, mature foliage, and canyon character are difficult to replicate and consistently support above-market rents.

Location Fundamentals

Walking distance to downtown Laguna Beach, the Sawdust Festival grounds, and the Pageant of the Masters

Minutes to world-class beaches and the Pacific Coast Highway corridor

Located in a guarded, low-inventory market with strong historical appreciation

Year-round rental demand driven by tourism, arts community, and remote-work professionals

The Investment Case

Dual-income duplex with immediate cash flow

House-hack opportunity: live in one unit, offset ownership costs with the other

Multigenerational compound potential

Long-term hold play in a supply-constrained, brand-name coastal market

Value-add potential through rent optimization, short-term/mid-term rental strategy (subject to local regulations), or future redevelopment of the lot

Properties like this — true duplexes on large lots in Laguna Canyon — rarely come to market. A grounded opportunity for the investor who values scarcity, location, and durable demand.

Property details for 1553 Arroyo Drive

This duplex sits in the Canyon neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,488 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-181-22. Highlights include canyon views, a fireplace, 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.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$2,050,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
N/A
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,488 sqft
Total Baths
N/A
Full Baths
N/A
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1929
MLS® Number
LG26102380
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A

General Features

Property Type
Duplex
MLS Number
LG26102380
Year Built
1929
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,405
Lot Size (acres)
0.17
Levels
Two
View
Canyon
Parcel Number
64118122
On Market Date
2026-05-11
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room, Upper Level
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
One Common Wall

Exterior Features

Roof
Composition
Lot Features
Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped
Parking
Driveway
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Canyon (CYN)
Community Features
Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Near National Forest, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 1553 Arroyo Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 21, 2026 Sold $2,050,000
Jun 26, 2026 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Jun 11, 2026 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
May 11, 2026 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
May 11, 2026 Listed for sale $2,150,000
May 28, 2021 Sold $1,400,000 Compass
Apr 13, 2015 Sold $828,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1553 Arroyo Drive

We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.

Hazard zones

Flood zone

Zone AE, inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0417K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.

CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.

Earthquake fault zone

Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.

California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.

Liquefaction zone

Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Tsunami hazard area

Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.

California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 149 of 251 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 3 of 251. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 185 of 251.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626321004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 42 public charging ports within 3 miles.

U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.

These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).

Official maps

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The neighborhood

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.

Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
11
Median price
$2,750,000
Median days on market
76
Median per sq ft
$1,531

Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Laguna Beach sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
166 Fairview Aug 31, 2026 $4,600,000 2,595 $1,773 13
284 Chiquita Aug 28, 2026 $3,200,000 1,724 $1,856 39
1553 Arroyo Drive Jul 21, 2026 $2,050,000 1,488 $1,378 30
2110 Ocean Way Apr 2, 2026 $5,430,000 3,546 $1,531 0
464 Agate Street A/B Mar 27, 2026 $2,750,000 1,633 $1,684 166

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Listed by Derek LeBon of Bon Life Real Estate Corporation

Listing information updated Jul 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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