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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.
1959 Temple Hills Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionTemple Hills

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.
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
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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 offers 3,218 square feet of living space. 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, a 7,632-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
1959 Temple Hills Drive was listed for sale on April 15, 2024 at $4,485,000.
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.
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