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1953 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,043 sq ft
  • Built 1932

MLS# LG26217146 · Listed Oct 12, 2026 · New Today

Subdivision Woods Cove

Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch.

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The home

About 1953 S Coast Highway

An active, transferable nightly short term lodging permit and sweeping 180-degree ocean views set this beautifully renovated Laguna Beach residence apart. Located on the west side of Coast Highway, the home is just one block from renowned Woods Cove Beach. Spanning approximately 3,043 square feet across three levels on a 4,000-square-foot lot, the home offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and expansive living spaces oriented toward the Pacific. The property combines comfortable coastal living with an uncommon degree of flexibility. Sound-insulated walls help reduce road noise, while the private backyard with jacuzzi, owned solar, EV charging, one-car garage, additional driveway space, and six City of Laguna Beach street parking permits add to the home’s functionality. The ground level features a dedicated retail suite with a true storefront presence, creating an opportunity for professionals or creative businesses. The space is currently leased month to month, providing immediate income while preserving flexibility for future use. The short term lodging permit is part of Laguna Beach’s strictly capped inventory and runs with the land. Whether used for occasional rentals, to generate income while traveling, or more extensively in the future, the permit provides an additional income opportunity that is increasingly difficult to replicate. With panoramic ocean views, multiple levels of living space, an existing commercial component, and two distinct avenues for generating income, 1953 S Coast Hwy offers a rare combination of lifestyle and flexibility in Laguna Beach.

Property details for 1953 S Coast Highway

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,043 square feet of living space and is listed at $4,995,000, about $1,641 per square foot. The home was built in 1932. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-276-08. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a spa, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home. 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
$4,995,000
Days On Site
New Today
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,043 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1932
MLS® Number
LG26217146
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Mixed Use
MLS Number
LG26217146
Year Built
1932
Living Area (sq ft)
3,043
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,000
Lot Size (acres)
0.0918
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1
View
Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
64427608
On Market Date
2026-10-12
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Range
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Stacked
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Rooms
Other, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Art Studio, Living Room, Bedroom

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Lighting
Lot Features
Back Yard
Patio and Porch
Deck, Patio
Parking
Driveway, Garage, Permit Required, See Remarks
Pool Features
None
Spa
Above Ground
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
Woods Cove (WC)
Community Features
Urban

The record

Property History for 1953 S Coast Highway

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 12, 2026 Relisted $4,995,000
Jun 30, 2012 Sold $1,600,000 REMAX Fine Homes Inc

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.40% · 30-yr fixed
$
$39,035/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $499,500 down
Principal & interest$31,126
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$1,873
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$4,579
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,457
HOANot reported, not included
$33,703/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $999,000 down
Principal & interest$27,667
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$4,579
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,457
HOANot reported, not included
$30,245/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $1,498,500 down
Principal & interest$24,209
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$4,579
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,457
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$6,036/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$4,579
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$1,457
HOANot reported, not included

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.40% (week of Oct 8, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Laguna Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.

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The neighborhood

About Woods Cove

Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch. Its 1920s and 1930s shingled cottages, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman homes lie within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

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School District for 1953 S Coast Highway

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Andrea Ballesteros of Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing information updated Oct 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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