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2538 Monaco Drive sold on July 3, 2019 for $13,000,000, 12.2% below the $14,800,000 asking price after 41 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2538 Monaco Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionIrvine Cove

About 2538 Monaco Drive
Occupying a premium parcel on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and in close proximity to Southern California's most pristine, private beach, this exquisite, contemporary residence defines coastal living at its finest. Rebuilt in 2016, this impeccably designed residence by renown architect, Chris Light, is executed to perfection, with disappearing walls of glass and a dramatic interplay between the interior and exterior. Captivating ocean, Catalina Island and sunset views, a sleek, modern kitchen with Calacatta Borghini marble, lacquered cabinets, Lindsey Adelman custom lighting, oak flooring, and a great room with grand marble fireplace. Luxurious master suite with two secondary bedrooms, plus a detached, one-bedroom en suite guest house. Audio, video, lighting, security, remote doors and windows, skylights, and window covering controlled by a Savant home automation system. Live and entertain without compromise in a private beach setting, with 24/7 guard-gated and patrolled security, and association tennis courts.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP19104603
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,050
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2525
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Irvine Cove
- Parcel Number
- 05331611
- On Market Date
- 2019-05-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Smart Home, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Bath, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Skylights
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Door Single, Electric Gate, Garage, Storage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Fire Pit, Barbecue, Picnic Area
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
Property Details for 2538 Monaco Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,050 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-316-11. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, a two-car garage, and a 0.25-acre lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
2538 Monaco Drive was listed for sale on May 6, 2019 at $14,800,000.
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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