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490 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach

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490 Alta Vista Way sold on July 17, 2024 for $2,100,000, 6.5% below the $2,245,000 asking price after 79 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,495,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

$2,100,000

490 Alta Vista Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionAlta Vista

2Beds
2Total Baths
2Full Baths
1,625SqFt
$1,292$/SqFt
1965Built

About 490 Alta Vista Way

Experience the panoramic ocean and coastal views firsthand at this Upper Victoria Beach home. This well-maintained original hillside cottage boasts expansive ocean views from both levels. Oversized windows bathe the space in light, while classic wood beam ceilings and rock-formed garden walls exude classic Laguna charm. Inside, a versatile layout features a main-floor bedroom and bath, with an additional upper bedroom and bath, an expanded view deck, and flexible living space. The generous kitchen flows seamlessly into the lower living area, which includes a substantial fireplace, dining, and living space. Recent updates include re-surfaced decks, new exterior paint and recently updated central AC and heat to ensure year-round comfort in the idyllic Laguna Beach climate with minimal maintenance required. The oversized garage accommodates two cars, with additional off-street parking, a rare bonus in one of Laguna's most scenic neighborhoods. Move-in ready or a perfect canvas to be re-imagined, this well-maintained home is sold in its current condition.

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC24088193
Year Built
1965
Living Area (sq ft)
1,625
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
1,850
Lot Size (acres)
0.0425
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
Parcel Number
65614307
On Market Date
2024-05-04
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Roof
Composition
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Patio and Porch
Deck, Patio
Parking
Garage Faces Front
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Faces
South
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Alta Vista (AV)
Community Features
Curbs

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

Property Details for 490 Alta Vista Way

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,625 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-07. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 1,851-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

490 Alta Vista Way was relisted on May 4, 2024 at $2,495,000.

About Alta Vista

Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

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