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499 Legion

Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Bed 4

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,335

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SqFt10,019

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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

Subdivision: Nautica Isles

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Composition, SpanishTile

    Flooring Information

    Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Features

    SeparateFormalDiningRoom, OpenFloorplan, RecessedLighting, BedroomOnMainLevel, MainLevelPrimary
    Roof: Composition, SpanishTile
    Appliances: DoubleOven, GasCooktop, Refrigerator, TrashCompactor
    Laundry Features: Inside
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, HeatPump Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1947
    Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodSiding
    Stories: 1
    Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
    View: Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Lighting

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 10019 Lot Size Acres: 0.23 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 10,019 Lot Description: FrontYard,Garden,Lawn,Landscaped,Level,NearPark,Walkstreet

    Property Information

    Subdivision: The Village (VIL) Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 79

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $4249000
    Cash, CashToNewLoan, Conventional, Submit

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 64404413 Tax Lot: 33

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 7 Concrete, DrivewayDownSlopeFromStreet, DoorSingle, Driveway, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Top Of The World Junior High School: Thurston Senior High School: Laguna Beach
  • Utility Information

    ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
  • Location Information

    Direction: PCH to Legion, go East to property. WaterSource: Public, Private
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/26/2026 @ 08:14

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

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