Sold
499 Legion sold on September 28, 2026 for $3,810,000, 4.7% below the $3,999,000 asking price after 86 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,249,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
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499 Legion, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,335 sq ft
- 10,019 sq ft lot
- Built 1947
$3,810,000
Subdivision The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants.
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,995,000
The home
About 499 Legion
A rare and irreplaceable offering in the heart of Laguna Beach — 499 Legion Street presents a lovingly preserved original cottage compound on an exceptional 10,019-square-foot flat lot, cared for by the same family since the early 1960s. Properties of this character, scale, and location simply do not come to market often. The 1,642-square-foot main residence is a classic Laguna cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, solid bones, and consistent upkeep throughout its decades under single-family ownership. The thoughtfully maintained layout retains its original charm while offering an ideal canvas for a buyer's personal vision. A separate, detached 693-square-foot guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom sits on the same parcel — immediately ready for multigenerational living, out of town guests, or use as a private creative studio or home office. The outdoor spaces are among the property's most compelling features. A lush front lawn welcomes you from the street, while the stunning central courtyard — shaded by the sweeping canopy of a majestic Magnolia tree — connects the main house to the guest cottage via a covered ranch-style breezeway. A gated, privately enclosed garden area at the rear of the property provides a hidden retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood. The lot itself is the defining asset. Flat, fully usable parcels of this size in central Laguna Beach are increasingly uncommon, and this one carries long-term value well beyond the current structures. Whether your vision is to restore, remodel, or reimagine the compound entirely, the land provides a foundation that few properties in this market can match. Located minutes from Main Beach, the Laguna Beach Art Walk, PCH dining, and the village's beloved shops and galleries, this property places the Laguna Beach lifestyle at your doorstep —ideal central location with easy access to everything Laguna, and connected to the energy that makes this community one of Southern California's most sought-after addresses. 499 Legion Street is not just a home — it's an opportunity.
Property details for 499 Legion
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,335 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1947. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-044-13. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, a 10,019-square-foot lot, and traditional architecture. 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
- $3,810,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,335 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 10,019 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1947
- MLS® Number
- LG26123190
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26123190
- Year Built
- 1947
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,335
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,019
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.23
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64404413
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Guest Accommodations, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Laundry, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Enclosed
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public, Private
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 499 Legion
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sold | $3,810,000 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Price reduced | $3,999,000 | From $4,249,000 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Price increased | $4,249,000 | From $2,249,000 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Listed for sale | $4,249,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 499 Legion
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 X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside 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
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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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 20 of 20 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 20 of 20. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 20 of 20.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626053000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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 The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants. It fronts Main Beach Park and the bluff-top trails of Heisler Park, sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District, and keeps its historic gallery-town character along the coast.
The Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $2,995,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,770
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent The Village sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 634 Glenneyre | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 1,300 | $2,304 | 0 |
| 499 Legion | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,810,000 | 2,335 | $1,632 | 86 |
| 609 Seaview Street | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,130,000 | 888 | $2,399 | 6 |
| 750 Griffith Way | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,950,000 | 2,050 | $1,927 | 77 |
| 495 El Camino Del Mar | Sep 11, 2026 | $5,100,000 | 2,882 | $1,770 | 29 |
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Schools
Schools for 499 Legion
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Top Of The World
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Marcus Skenderian of Compass
Listing information updated Oct 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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