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1640 Thurston Drive sold on October 24, 2019 for $2,985,000, 9.4% below the $3,295,000 asking price after 178 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,395,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1640 Thurston Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionTemple Hills

About 1640 Thurston Drive
An open concept mid-century design and panoramic views work in perfect harmony at this 4400+SF HOME SITUATED on an exclusive Temple Hills premier private street. This turnkey home delivers exceptional details while pursuing maximum views from every room including a sunken family room punctuated by a large wet bar with a wine frig, an oversized peninsula island (seating for 10-12) fostering effortless entertaining next to walls of glass opening to an outdoor deck & BBQ with spectacular sunset views. Photos do not do this 5 star view justice. 2 balconies span the width of the home offering indoor/outdoor living overlooking white water views of Catalina & San Clemente islands.Two stairways link to the master suite and extraordinary gym which could be converted to a 2nd master with a custom sauna.The lavish master retreat has a large luxurious sitting area, custom built-ins and 2 generous closets. The expansive master bath leads to a private semi-enclosed custom spa overlooking the beach. Two bedrooms afford the lower level replete with private balcony and views.Top of the line chefs kitchen is clad with premium finishes, appliances including Viking range, Bosch double oven, warming oven, dishwasher, Sub-Zero frig, vegetable sink and island. The laundry room is located on the 2nd floor with sink. House includes a water filtration system, saltwater-based water softener, security system and abundant storage throughout. Welcome to the perfect balance of functionally and feng shui.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19006641
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,435
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1561
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64138110
- On Market Date
- 2019-01-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Bay Windows, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Service Entrance, Sliding Doors, Storm Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Mixed
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sloped Down, Rectangular Lot
- Parking
- Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
- Fencing
- Glass
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Termite Clearance, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Property Details for 1640 Thurston Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 4,435 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-381-10. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,800-square-foot lot, 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.
Property History
1640 Thurston Drive was listed for sale on January 11, 2019 at $3,395,000.
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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Listed by Lisa Helou of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
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