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216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive sold on February 9, 2024 for $2,400,000, 22% below the $3,078,000 asking price after 96 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,578,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

This property is also on the market under MLS 26838863 (Residential), MLS 26838851 (Residential Income).
About 216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive
First time on the market in over 50 years-this is your opportunity to own a premier piece of Laguna Beach real estate! Situated in the highly walkable Main Beach neighborhood, this iconic Cliff Drive Property is just steps away from the sand and all that world-renowned Laguna Beach has to offer. With a neighborhood walk score of 93, you can park the car and explore "the village" and immerse yourself in the local's life. Stroll to Heisler Park, take in the art galleries, dine at amazing restaurants, dance to live music and of course enjoy the beach & playing in the sparkling Pacific Ocean! All within a 5 minute walk from your front door! Not to mention, you will be a stones through away from the legendary Sawdust Festival, Festival of The Arts, Pageant of The Masters, Laguna Beach Playhouse; as well as world-class resorts, golf-courses, & incredible CA state beaches for hiking, riding or simply enjoying the beautiful tidepools.
This detatched and well-maintained income-producing Duplex (with potential to add units per records) currently stands as two separate units with a shared patio and laundry area, each having their own sit-down, panoramic ocean & sunset views! The front house is a quintessential Laguna Beach Cottage with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace and incredible, sit down, white water views of main beach to the West and the Laguna Canyon city-lights to the east. The 2-story back unit, has a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath ocean view unit upstairs & downstairs is a seperate converted garage studio with a kitchenette & 3/4 bath, which has been used for generations by the family to enjoy day trips to the beach. This property presents an exceptional investment opportunity for savvy buyers or investors looking to own a prime piece of Coastal California property . Rent them all for robust rental income, live in one & rent the others, or rebuild to suit your needs. Let your immagination be your guide and come visit today!
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC23170177
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,915
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,485
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.08
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 49609417
- On Market Date
- 2023-09-18
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Cottage
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Near Park
- Parking
- Assigned, Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,915 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-094-17. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, 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
216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive was listed for sale on September 18, 2023 at $3,578,000.
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 Lisa Kerr of Lisa Kerr, Broker
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