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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.
271 La Brea Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

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
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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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Listed by John Cain of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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