1953 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,043 sq ft
- Built 1932
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 fixedEstimate 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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Schools
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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Location
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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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