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486 Locust Street sold on September 8, 2026 for $3,225,000, 11.6% below the $3,650,000 asking price after 40 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
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486 Locust Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,066 sq ft
- 6,125 sq ft lot
- Built 1961
$3,225,000
Subdivision 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.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,125,000
The home
About 486 Locust Street
Rarely available, single level 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located on one of North Laguna's most picturesque tree lined streets. Thoughtfully expanded and beautifully remodeled by renowned Laguna Beach architect Greg Abel, this exceptional residence was designed to embrace seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Enter through a private, tranquil front courtyard featuring soothing fountains, stunning drought-tolerant landscaping, and custom designer lighting. French doors open from multiple rooms to the courtyard, while an open air central atrium fills the home with natural light and fresh coastal breezes, perfectly capturing Laguna Beach's year round climate.
Enjoy the best of the Laguna Beach lifestyle with easy access to downtown's acclaimed restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, Heisler Park, and some of the area's most beautiful beaches and hidden coves.
This is a rare opportunity to own an exceptional single level home in one of North Laguna's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property details for 486 Locust Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,066 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-153-22. Highlights include a spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 6,125-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.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $3,225,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,066 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,125 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1961
- MLS® Number
- LG26149422
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26149422
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,066
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,125
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1406
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 49615322
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, Wired For Sound, Atrium, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, French Mullioned
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
- Rooms
- Other, Kitchen, Entry Foyer, Atrium, Primary Bedroom, Foyer, Great Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Construction
- Plaster, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Garden
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Concrete, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Bath
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains
The record
Property History for 486 Locust Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sold | $3,225,000 | |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000 | |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Sold | $2,350,000 | Surterre Properties |
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The neighborhood
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.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,125,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,071
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 1, 2025 to Oct 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
| 472 Holly Street | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 3,356 | $2,071 | 27 |
| 315 Weymouth | Aug 7, 2026 | $4,125,000 | 2,376 | $1,736 | 0 |
Schools
Schools for 486 Locust Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John Trevino of Compass
Listing information updated Sep 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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