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1503 Carmelita Street sold on August 19, 2024 for $5,354,714, 1.7% below the $5,449,000 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1503 Carmelita Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,605 sq ft
- 0.60-acre lot
- Built 1948
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$5,354,714
The home
About 1503 Carmelita Street
A once-in-a-lifetime property: this stunning mid-century home is a ''unicorn'', a lovingly preserved example of classic Laguna architecture on one of the most desirable parcels in the Laguna Village. On the market for the first time in 45 years, this 1948 home was enhanced in the 80s with additions by noted local architect Morris Skendarian. Sited on a sprawling 26,250 square foot cul-de-sac lot, seconds from Bluebird Park, the property is walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. This home epitomizes the classic California coastal canyon retreat, steeped in the artisan aesthetic endemic to Laguna Beach - often copied, but impossible to reproduce. They don't build homes like this anymore; it's truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art. The rich tobacco hues of the exterior cedar shake siding complement emerald greens, deep burgundies and creamy yellows in the landscape - so the house itself blends into its surroundings, almost hidden in plain sight. Inside: oak floors, knotty pine tongue-in-groove walls, and Douglas fir ceilings are a collage of wood grain that seem to glow in the ample natural light. With exceptional flow, the floor plan boasts contiguous, connected spaces that also allow quiet enjoyment, with every room providing access to outdoor space, as well as canyon and ocean views. Measuring over half an acre of natural space alongside Bluebird Creek, this oversized lot offers extraordinary privacy, with views into a verdant canyon filled with eucalyptus, Canary Island palms and a majestic Monterey Pine. With terraces descending towards the creek, find myriad California native plants on the property (the Lemonade berry is a favorite). Outdoor spaces here flow seamlessly indoors; the primary suite is a private oasis with windows looking out into a lush green canopy of trees and a two-sided fireplace shared with the rear deck. Upstairs and downstairs, find two additional suites, one enjoying a private balcony with ocean views, and the other offering use as a separate mini-residence if desired with a kitchenette, private entrance, and access to the grassy backyard. The chef's kitchen is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Viking range. Sit on the deck at sunset and listen to the birds singing in the trees and the frogs croaking in the creek below. This home is pure magic and an extremely rare opportunity in the heart of Laguna Beach.
Property details for 1503 Carmelita Street
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,605 square feet of living space on a 0.6-acre lot. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-221-36. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- P1-18459
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,605
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 26,250
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.6026
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 64422136
- On Market Date
- 2024-07-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Wood Product Walls, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, See Through
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community Features
- Community Features
- Park
The record
Property History for 1503 Carmelita Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | Sold | $5,354,714 | |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Listed for sale | $5,449,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1503 Carmelita Street
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0417K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 83 of 85 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 4 of 85. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 80 of 85.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626194003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 6 Level 2 ports). 25 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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- Median price
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- Median days on market
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- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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Listed by Teresa Fuller of COMPASS
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 7:28 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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