3059 Bern Drive, Laguna Beach, California 92651, Laguna Beach, 92651 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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Laguna Beach, California 92651
Analysis of 3059 Bern Drive, Laguna Beach, California 92651 is currently available with a list price of $2,900,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. 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 both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1965, this home is over 50 years old but avoids a 'poor' or 'tear-down' rating due to recent cosmetic updates including fresh paint, new carpet, and new fixtures. While functional and move-in ready, the kitchen and bathrooms remain fundamentally dated in layout and cabinetry, and the property is positioned as a candidate for future renovation/upgrades.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 69696, living area = 1450.
Elementary School: El Morro Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Thurston Middle School (9/10). High School: Laguna Beach High School (9/10).
The property boasts rare and sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the lush Hidden Valley Canyon, providing a premium coastal living experience from a highly elevated position.
At 1,450 square feet, the current residence is relatively small for the $2.9M price point, which may necessitate a substantial addition to maximize the property's long-term value.
Despite recent cosmetic refreshes, the original 1965 ranch-style layout and aging systems may require comprehensive modernization to meet contemporary luxury standards.
Nestled in the sought-after Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach, this charming home offers endless potential with breathtaking canyon, ocean, and coastline views. This property represents an incredible opportunity to create your dream home in one of Laguna’s most desirable communities. Seller willing to consider buyer concessions if requested in offer. This single level, ranch style home was built in 1965 and still exudes the charming characteristics of that era with a straight forward, three bedroom, two bathroom floor plan. Located on the lower portion of Bern Drive, this expansive canyon lot offers idyllic views that capture the lush greens above Hidden Valley Canyon, and sweeping ocean vistas out to Catalina and beyond. Recent updates to the property include: fresh paint on all interior walls, new carpet and bathroom flooring, new kitchen and bathroom sink fixtures, new light fixtures, bathtub and shower resurfacing, new sod and other landscape additions in rear yard. This home is fresh and clean and could easily be lived in while developing plans for future upgrades. Ideally located near scenic parks, hiking trails, and Top of the World Elementary School, this is the perfect spot for anyone looking to enjoy all of what Laguna Beach has to offer, with room to grow and make it their own.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
Grades K-5 • 3.2 mi
Grades 6-8 • 0.3 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 25% |
| Square foot | 1,450 | 2,117 | 14% |
| Lot Size | 69,696 | 6,125 | 98% |
| Price | $2.90M | $3.20M | 42% |
| Price per sq ft | $2.0K | $1.6K | 79% |
| Built year | 1965 | 1964 | 54% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 26 | 171 | 3% |
May 11, 2026
$2,900,000
Initial Listing