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2596 Riviera Drive sold on August 20, 2014 for $8,200,000, 8.8% below the $8,995,000 asking price after 184 days on the market; it was first listed at $9,499,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2596 Riviera Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionIrvine Cove

About 2596 Riviera Drive
Situated on Irvine Cove's coveted front row, this 5-bed, 5.5-bath home offers epic ocean and whitewater views in a comfortably luxurious 5,400-square-foot seaside setting. Directly across the street from the pristine Irvine Cove beach, this elegant residence is defined by indoor/outdoor living areas, including several ocean view terraces. The gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, game room, formal living and dining rooms, and the Master Suite with stunning ocean panorama and powder room further complement the home. The oversized subterranean garage provides room for seven cars. Irvine Cove community amenities include private beach access and tennis courts.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP14033086
- Year Built
- 1985
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,400
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.216
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 7
- Parking Spaces
- 14
- View
- Bluff, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $550
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 05331711
- On Market Date
- 2014-07-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Underground, Garage, Private
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Barbecue, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 2596 Riviera Drive
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 5,400 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-317-11. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached seven-car garage, a 9,409-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.
Property History
2596 Riviera Drive was listed for sale on July 15, 2014 at $9,499,000.
About Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove. Subdivided from the Irvine Ranch in 1958, this enclave of roughly 110 Mediterranean and contemporary estates offers Catalina Island views, tennis courts, and parks.
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