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1959 Temple Hills Drive sold on June 30, 2024 for $3,960,000, 11.7% below the $4,485,000 asking price after 30 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jun 30, 2024

1959 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,218 sq ft
  • 7,632 sq ft lot
  • Built 1953

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$3,960,000

MLS# NP24049227

Subdivision Temple Hills

20 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,382,500

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The home

About 1959 Temple Hills Drive

Immerse yourself in the splendor of 1959 Temple Hills, a striking 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom home designed by renowned and award-winning architect, John O’Neill in the exclusive community of Laguna Beach. Perched above Laguna Village with unsurpassed sweeping views of the ocean, canyons, hillsides, and stunning sunsets, this home welcomes you with its elegant foyer, leading to a sophisticated living room featuring a romantic fireplace and a sitting area with French doors that open to a private wraparound veranda. Relax and have dinner like you are in the Italian Riviera while soaking up the views. The adjacent formal dining room, perfect for lavish dinner parties, features custom cabinets and ocean views. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, a chef's dream with an extra large stone center island, state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, and ample storage. The kitchen seamlessly opens to a cozy breakfast nook with a sparkling fireplace flowing out to a secluded serene yard. The primary suite is a private sanctuary with a romantic fireplace, a sitting area, a large private balcony with stunning ocean and canyon views, and direct access to the backyard. The luxurious en-suite bathroom boasts a spa-like ambiance with a separate glass shower, dual vanities, and a generous walk-in closet. Each additional bedroom is well-appointed, offering comfort and privacy for family and guests. The home also includes a large family room connecting to the backyard creating an ideal space for entertainment and casual gatherings. Escape to the private library where you can catch up on a favorite book or meditate. Adding to this majestic residence, the outdoor living space is equally impressive, providing a separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom retreat perfect for your guests. The beautifully landscaped backyard features an oversized spa with a waterfall, surrounded by ample patio seating, an ideal setting for hosting memorable gatherings or simply relaxing while watching the sun dip below the horizon. Additional highlights of this exceptional home include ample storage, a security system, fully paid solar panels, and a two-car garage with parking space for up to 5 to 6 cars, which is rare in Laguna Beach. This home captures the essence of the Laguna Beach lifestyle with its proximity to Alta Laguna Park, Main Beach, downtown village area, restaurants, art galleries, and annual events such as Pageant of the Masters, and Sawdust Festival just to name a few.

Property details for 1959 Temple Hills Drive

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,218 square feet of living space on a 7,632-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1953. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-394-03. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
NP24049227
Year Built
1953
Living Area (sq ft)
3,218
Living Area Source
Measured
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,632
Lot Size (acres)
0.1752
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
10
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley, Water
Parcel Number
64139403
On Market Date
2024-04-15
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central, Solar
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Laundry Closet, Stacked
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Exterior Features
Awnings
Roof
Spanish Tile, Tile
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Terrace, Wrap Around
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Site, Paved, Public, Private
Fencing
Stucco Wall, Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Faces
West
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Temple Hills (TH)
Community Features
Biking, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 1959 Temple Hills Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 30, 2024 Sold $3,960,000
May 29, 2024 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
May 15, 2024 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Apr 15, 2024 Listed for sale $4,485,000
Jun 25, 2019 Sold $3,100,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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The neighborhood

About Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Temple Hills home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
20
Median price
$3,382,500
Median days on market
52
Median per sq ft
$1,390

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Temple Hills sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
933 Coast View Oct 22, 2026 $3,200,000 1,733 $1,847 29
2365 Hillview Drive Sep 14, 2026 $2,750,000 2,945 $934 63
1375 Cerritos Aug 21, 2026 $3,375,000 2,445 $1,380 3
980 Canyon View Drive Jul 8, 2026 $3,000,000 1,700 $1,765 97
1992 San Remo Jul 6, 2026 $3,700,000 3,158 $1,172 33

Schools

Schools for 1959 Temple Hills Drive

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

Elementary
Top Of The World
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Jennifer Norminton of Compass

Listing information updated Jul 12, 2024 at 12:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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