1425 Samoa Way, Laguna Beach, California 92651, Laguna Beach, 92651 - 4 bed, 4 bath

1425 Samoa Way
Laguna Beach, California 92651
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 1425 Samoa Way, Laguna Beach, California 92651 is currently available with a list price of $7,293,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Laguna Beach Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is extensive renovation needed.
The property is currently in a non-habitable state as the interior has been fully scraped to the studs in preparation for a major remodel. There are no functional kitchen appliances, bathrooms, flooring, or finished interior systems. While the listing includes high-end digital renderings of a potential finished product, the actual physical condition requires a total rehabilitation and build-out.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 22425, living area = 3744.
- Great Schools
Elementary School: El Morro Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Thurston Middle School (9/10). High School: Laguna Beach High School (9/10).
- Unrivaled Panoramic Views
The property occupies a rare 22,000 SF point lot offering 280-degree unobstructed ocean and white-water views, completely free of visual clutter like rooftops or power lines.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 2.
- Non-Habitable Condition
The interior has been fully scraped to the studs, meaning the property is currently uninhabitable and requires a total build-out before occupancy.
- Extensive Capital Requirement
Beyond the multi-million dollar purchase price, the buyer must commit to a high-scale construction project, which involves significant additional investment and a lengthy timeline.
About 1425 Samoa Way
A significant price reduction as the seller is not playing around at just $1,948 PSF for a stunning remodel-ready estate perched on an end point, elevated 22,000 SF (half acre) point lot with 180° panoramic ocean, white-water, and hill views This is a golden offering where privacy, scale, and vision converge. Above it all, the property offers complete lifestyle privacy with zero visual clutter without rooftops, just sweeping views. Offered for the first time in over sixty years, this exceptional property sits at the end of a quiet single-loaded cul-de-sac with only four homes, delivering complete seclusion, effortless access, and no parking congestion - a standout location in Mystic Hills. The residence has been fully scraped on the interior and is ready now for your custom transformation. Whether you’re looking to create a refined coastal retreat or a showpiece entertainer’s estate, the opportunity here is extraordinary. Seller has January 2026 Design Review Board (DRB) city approval for a major three-level transformation of approximately 6,800 SF. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to build a private, iconic Laguna estate in a location that simply cannot be replicated. All furnished images are digitally remodeled of what could be. Office image can be a bedroom or den; buyers choice!
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1996
- Lot Size
- 22,425 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 4 (4 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Laguna Beach Unified Schools
Top Of The World Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.2 mi
El Morro Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 2.3 mi
Thurston Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 55% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 | 68% |
| Square foot | 3,744 | 2,054 | 91% |
| Lot Size | 22,425 | 6,041.5 | 96% |
| Price | $7.29M | $3.06M | 91% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.9K | $1.6K | 72% |
| Built year | 1996 | 1965 | 83% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 30 | 200 | 3% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2026
$7,293,000
$7,655,000
-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Feb 21, 2026
$7,655,000
$8,252,000
-7% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Feb 17, 2026
$8,252,000
$8,385,000
-2% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Feb 5, 2026
$8,385,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Jun 15, 2023
$4,200,000
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