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499 Legion

Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt2,335

Sqft

SqFt10,019

Sqft(Lot)

A rare and irreplaceable offering in the heart of Laguna Beach — 499 Legion Street presents a lovingly preserved original cottage compound on an exceptional 10,019-square-foot flat lot, cared for by the same family since the early 1960s. Properties of this character, scale, and location simply do not come to market often. The 1,642-square-foot main residence is a classic Laguna cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, solid bones, and consistent upkeep throughout its decades under single-family ownership. The thoughtfully maintained layout retains its original charm while offering an ideal canvas for a buyer's personal vision. A separate, detached 693-square-foot guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom sits on the same parcel — immediately ready for multigenerational living, out of to wn guests, or use as a private creative studio or home office. The outdoor spaces are among the property's most compelling features. A lush front lawn welcomes you from the street, while the stunning central courtyard — shaded by the sweeping canopy of a majestic Magnolia tree — connects the main house to the guest cottage via a covered ranch-style breezeway. A gated, privately enclosed garden area at the rear of the property provides a hidden retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood. The lot itself is the defining asset. Flat, fully usable parcels of this size in central Laguna Beach are increasingly uncommon, and this one carries long-term value well beyond the current structures. Whether your vision is to restore, remodel, or reimagine the compound entirely, the land provides a foundation that few properties in this market can match. Located minutes from Main Beach, the Laguna Beach Art Walk, PCH dining, and the village's beloved shops and galleries, this property places the Laguna Beach lifestyle at your doorstep —ideal central location with easy access to everything Laguna, and connected to the energy that makes this community one of Southern California's most sought-after addresses. 499 Legion Street is not just a home — it's an opportunity.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $4,249,000

AD Id : 80128477

MLS Id : LG26123190

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 10,019 Sqft

Living Area Size : 2,335

Year Built : 1947

Garage : 2

County : Orange

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 1

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public,Private Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Composition,Spanish Tile Exterior Property Features: Lighting Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary Property Appliances: Double Oven,Gas Cooktop,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor Fireplace: Guest Accommodations,Living Room Flooring: Carpet,Wood
  • Cooling Features

    None Air Conditioning

    Heating Source

    Central,Heat Pump Has Heating

    Fireplace

    Fireplace Features: Guest Accommodations,Living Room Has Fireplace: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1947 Construction: Stucco,Wood Siding Roof: Composition,Spanish Tile
  • Exterior Features

    Lighting

    Foundation

    Raised
  • Pool Features

    None

    Laundry Features

    Inside

    Patio And Porch

    Covered,Enclosed

  • Lot Details

    Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 10019

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: 4,249,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-10
  • Lease Information

    Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 64404413

  • Garage and Parking

    Garage Description: Concrete,Driveway Down Slope From Street,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage

    Homeowners Association

  • Other Property Info

    Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: LV - Laguna Village Directions: PCH to Legion, go East to property. Source Property Type: Residential Area: LV - Laguna Village Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Building and Construction

    Property Age: 79 Common Walls: No Common Walls Structure Type: Single Family Residence Year Built Source: Assessor Total Square Feet Living: 2335 Entry Level: 1 Entry Location: 1 Levels or Stories: One Building Total Stories: 1 Structure Type: House
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/10/2026 @ 17:08

MLS: LG26123190 LISTED BY: Marcus Skenderian, Compass 949-438-4340 SOURCE: CRMLS

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