1482 Carmelita Street, Laguna Beach, California 92651, Laguna Beach, 92651 - 5 bed, 4 bath

1482 Carmelita Street, Laguna Beach, California 92651 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$6,495,000
1482 Carmelita Street, Laguna Beach, California 92651
5Beds
4Baths
2,200Sqft
4,550Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

The estimated value ($5,318,934.86) is $1,176,065.14 (18%) lower than the list price ($6,495,000). This property may be overpriced.

Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Exceptional Privacy & Views: Tucked behind privacy fencing on a quiet knoll, the property offers sweeping views including vibrant garden, dramatic mountain, city vistas, and ocean peeks, with a master suite deck designed for optimal privacy and panoramic views, and a protected view corridor.
Top Cons:
Aggressive Pricing: The current list price of $6.495M is significantly higher than the estimated property value of $5.318M, suggesting a potentially aggressive pricing strategy that may require justification to prospective buyers.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$6.50M vs avg $3.12M (+$3,370,000)86%
Size:2,200 sqft vs avg 2,018 sqft57%
Price/sqft:$3.0K vs avg $1.6K93%

More Insights

Built in 2016 (9 years old).
Condition: This property was built in 2016, making it only 8 years old, and features a newly completed ADU in 2025, indicating recent, extensive updates. The description highlights high-end appliances, custom finishes, wood flooring, and modern systems like mini-split A/C, a fully paid solar system, and EV charging stations. The overall condition, style, and features are virtually new, meeting current quality standards with no deferred maintenance, aligning perfectly with an 'excellent' rating.
Year Built
2016
Close
-
List price
$6.5M
Original List price
$6.5M
Price/Sqft
$2,952
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
OC25128793
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
Deck
Patio
ViewCity Lights,Mountain(s),Panoramic,Trees/Woods,Water

About this home

Tucked behind privacy fencing on a quiet knoll, 1482 Carmelita Street in Laguna Beach offers a rare blend of privacy, flexible living space, and sweeping views. This thoughtfully designed 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence spans 2,200 square feet on a 4,550 square foot lot. Originally built in 2016, the property also includes a newly completed attached ADU (2025) with separate address, perfect for guests, rental income, or a dedicated office space. From nearly every corner of the property, enjoy vibrant garden views, dramatic mountain and city vistas, and even ocean peeks. The fully gated lot is surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping, including fruit-bearing trees such as oranges, lemons, blueberries, blackberries, passion fruit, and grapes. Built with steel construction, the home is solid and enduring, with a master suite deck designed for optimal privacy and panoramic views. Inside, the home is flooded with natural light and features wood flooring, high-end appliances, custom finishes, and mini-split A/C and heating systems. The open layout seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living spaces with Fleetwood sliders, cantina-style pass-through windows, a built-in BBQ, fire pit, wood-burning fireplace, and a striking custom entry door. Sustainability and modern convenience are at the forefront, with a fully paid solar system (resulting in zero electric bills for over six years), low monthly gas costs, EV and golf cart charging stations at the front and rear, and underground utilities with room for future upgrades. Front and rear alley access provide abundant parking options. With no historical designation, future improvements are more easily attainable. Situated among homes already built to two stories, the property’s stunning view corridor is likely to remain protected. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a truly private, energy-efficient, and versatile home in the heart of Laguna Beach.

Condition Rating
Excellent

This property was built in 2016, making it only 8 years old, and features a newly completed ADU in 2025, indicating recent, extensive updates. The description highlights high-end appliances, custom finishes, wood flooring, and modern systems like mini-split A/C, a fully paid solar system, and EV charging stations. The overall condition, style, and features are virtually new, meeting current quality standards with no deferred maintenance, aligning perfectly with an 'excellent' rating.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Exceptional Privacy & Views: Tucked behind privacy fencing on a quiet knoll, the property offers sweeping views including vibrant garden, dramatic mountain, city vistas, and ocean peeks, with a master suite deck designed for optimal privacy and panoramic views, and a protected view corridor.
Income-Generating ADU: Includes a newly completed attached ADU (2025) with a separate address, providing significant flexibility for rental income, guest accommodation, or a dedicated office space.
Modern & Sustainable Features: Built with solid steel construction, the home boasts a fully paid solar system (zero electric bills for over six years), EV and golf cart charging stations, underground utilities, and modern mini-split A/C and heating systems.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living: An open layout with Fleetwood sliders and cantina-style pass-through windows seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces, complemented by a built-in BBQ, fire pit, wood-burning fireplace, and lush fruit-bearing landscaping.
Flexibility for Future Improvements: With no historical designation, future improvements are more easily attainable, and abundant parking options are available via front and rear alley access.

Cons

Aggressive Pricing: The current list price of $6.495M is significantly higher than the estimated property value of $5.318M, suggesting a potentially aggressive pricing strategy that may require justification to prospective buyers.
Modest Lot Size: The 4,550 sqft lot size is relatively modest for a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom luxury residence in Laguna Beach, which might limit extensive outdoor expansion or appeal to buyers seeking larger grounds.
Mini-Split HVAC System: While functional, the use of mini-split A/C and heating systems might be perceived as less premium or aesthetically integrated compared to a full central HVAC system by some luxury buyers.

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