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

1425 Samoa Way, Laguna Beach, California 92651 home-pic-0

1425 Samoa Way

Laguna Beach, California 92651

ACTIVE
CONDITION: POOR
4Beds
4Baths
3,744Sq Ft
22,425Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$7,293,000

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

Poor
TeardownExcellent

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

9/10

El Morro Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 2.3 mi

9/10

Thurston Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 0.6 mi

9/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.03.0
55%
Baths4.03.0
68%
Square foot3,7442,054
91%
Lot Size22,4256,041.5
96%
Price$7.29M$3.06M
91%
Price per sq ft$1.9K$1.6K
72%
Built year19961965
83%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market30200
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

Public Record

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