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249 Cypress Drive sold on July 6, 2023 for $2,810,000, 4.6% below the $2,945,000 asking price after 27 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,095,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
249 Cypress Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

About 249 Cypress Drive
Located in the heart of North Laguna, this quintessential cottage perfectly embodies the vibrant character, charm, and spirit of Laguna Beach! Situated on an expansive lot of over 7,500 SQ FT, this delightful residence is comprised of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and has a ton of outdoor space for living and entertaining. Features include dual primary suites, one upstairs with a partial ocean view, while the other is downstairs with its own separate entrance, making it ideal for guests and those who value privacy. A spacious living room with a cozy wood burning fireplace, a beautifully remodeled kitchen with separate dining room, and an additional main floor bedroom and bathroom complete the first level. Outside, the large wrap-around yard offers various entertaining options with multiple patios and seating areas to soak up the California sunshine and enjoy al fresco dining. With a detached two-car garage plus four additional uncovered spaces, there is PARKING FOR UP TO 6 VEHICLES which is extremely RARE to find in this area! Plan to leave your car at home though because the walkability is phenomenal. Located within walking distance to Downtown Laguna, Main Beach, Heisler Park, Laguna Art Museum and so much more. You'll have restaurants, shops, galleries, hiking/biking trails, and everything this iconic beach city has to offer all at your fingertips. A truly special property for either a primary residence or second home that has been lovingly cared for and beautifully updated over the years. This rare gem is also a fantastic investment opportunity as a rental property to add to your portfolio or to potentially develop multiple units as it is zoned R-3. A MUST SEE and an incredible chance to own a piece of paradise, a part of history, and live the coveted Laguna Beach lifestyle!
249 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $2,810,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,505 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,505 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1926
- MLS® Number
- OC23061695
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23061695
- Year Built
- 1926
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,505
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,507
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1723
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 49609407
- On Market Date
- 2023-05-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, In Law Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Quartz Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplaces, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Value In Land
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Brick, Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, Paved, Private, Garage Faces Rear, One Space, On Street, See Remarks, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Vinyl, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- El Morro
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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Property Details for 249 Cypress Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,505 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1926. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-094-07. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, a 7,505-square-foot lot, an updated home, and cottage architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
249 Cypress Drive was listed for sale on May 11, 2023 at $3,095,000.
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 Lindsey Santefort of Coldwell Banker Realty
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