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271 La Brea Street, Laguna Beach

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271 La Brea Street sold on August 29, 2022 for $3,725,000, 5.7% below the $3,950,000 asking price after 124 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,295,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

$3,725,000

271 La Brea Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionNorth Laguna

3Beds
4Total Baths
3Full Baths
1Partial Baths
2,967SqFt
$1,255$/SqFt
2012Built

About 271 La Brea Street

The laid-back Laguna Beach lifestyle is on offer in this recently renovated gem, with ocean views stretching to Treasure Island and The Headlands in Dana Point. Located in a North Laguna neighborhood dotted with quintessentially charming beach bungalows and upscale homes with ample street parking on La Brea, this custom home was built in 2012 and beautifully refreshed in 2022, and offers 2,967 +/- s.f., with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, in a reverse floor plan that puts living areas on the upper floor to maximize ocean and coastline views. Floor-to-ceiling glass brings spectacular sunlight into the living room, and a corner window captures views of leafy trees, blue skies, and ocean swells. An open concept layout includes a comforting fireplace, and links to a dining room with sliding doors that hide away to connect to a fantastic ocean view balcony with BBQ. Wraparound counters offer bar seating and a place to relax with a cool drink while enjoying culinary delights in the pristine kitchen. Brilliant white cabinets are topped with exquisite new porcelain counters and backsplashes, two new sinks make food prep easy, top-line appliances include a 6-burner range, under-counter microwave, large capacity refrigerator, and storage is found in both the walk-in pantry, and a butler’s pantry that connects to the 2-car garage and driveway parking. A formal entry, powder room, and a workspace complete the main level. An expansive bonus space downstairs has sliding doors that connect to a low-maintenance backyard with new exterior lighting, and refreshed landscaping with new trees that create privacy. Three bedroom suites feature bathrooms with stone surfaces, with one guest suite offering a private entrance and patio. The primary suite is a breezy space featuring sliding doors that link to the outdoors, an oversized custom walk-in closet, and an ensuite with dual vanities, a frameless glass shower, and a separate tub. A downstairs laundry room is convenient, and new upgrades are found throughout, including refinished travertine floors, new carpet & fresh interior paint, and kitchen countertops and fixtures. Situated in a walkable location with easy access to upscale eateries, chic boutiques, eclectic galleries, and less than 10-minute walking distance to stunning beaches such as Shaw’s Cove and Crescent Bay.

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC22041188
Year Built
2012
Living Area (sq ft)
2,967
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.1033
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Coastline, Ocean
Parcel Number
05312604
On Market Date
2022-04-12
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Construction
Stone, Stucco
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Open, Patio, Stone
Parking
Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
North Laguna (NL)
Community Features
Curbs
Security
Smoke Detectors

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
El Morro
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

Property Details for 271 La Brea Street

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,967 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2012. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-126-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,500-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

271 La Brea Street was listed for sale on April 12, 2022 at $4,295,000.

About North Laguna

North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

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