
Laguna Beach, California 92651
This Newly Reconstructed Historic Craftsman is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $5,495,000, which aligns perfectly with its $5,495,000 Fair Market Value. Featuring an Excellent Condition Rating, this architectural masterpiece offers a rare blend of historic legacy and modern engineering, including a new foundation and smart home automation. Residents enjoy Commanding Panoramic Ocean Views, a private Jacuzzi, and deeded access to Table Rock Beach. Located within the Laguna Beach Unified School District, this property is an ideal sanctuary for Luxury Homeowners or Discerning Collectors.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This property is a newly reconstructed historic home that underwent a comprehensive four-year renovation. It features a new foundation, steel beams, and completely updated systems (HVAC/Electric/Smart Home). The interior is in mint condition with high-end finishes, including a chef's kitchen with Bertazzoni appliances and Dekton countertops, and modern spa-style bathrooms.
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 deeded access to Table Rock Beach just 30 feet from the front door and offers exceptional panoramic ocean views spanning from Palos Verdes to Three Arch Bay.
Formerly owned by Charlie Chaplin, this historic Craftsman cottage has been completely reconstructed with a new foundation, steel beams, and high-end finishes, blending architectural legacy with modern structural integrity.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1931, other record living area = 1823.
The property has a small lot size, more than 70 percent of which is taken by its living area. lot size in square feet = 2200, living area = 1931.
With only two bedrooms, the property may have a narrower buyer appeal, particularly for families or those requiring additional guest rooms and dedicated office spaces at this price point.
A Seacliff architectural masterpiece nearly oceanfront with deeded beach access, formerly owned by Charlie Chaplin. Four years in the making, this newly reconstructed historic Laguna Beach Craftsman cottage pays respectful homage to its original design while being thoughtfully reimagined with modern engineering, elevated materials, and coastal elegance. Set on an elevated parcel within the Seacliff community adjacent to its oceanfront neighbor, the home enjoys rare commanding panoramic ocean views spanning from Palos Verdes Peninsula, across Catalina Island, and down to Three Arch Bay. Only an estimated three percent of ocean close Laguna Beach homes offer both up coast and down coast views from well within the interior. Beyond a gated entry, a beautifully designed outdoor living space blends seamlessly with the interior, ideal for alfresco dining, morning coffee, or sunset cocktails overlooking the Pacific. With rare direct deeded access to Table Rock Beach just 30 feet from the front door via gated stairs, the ocean is truly at your feet, with sunsets and ocean views from nearly every room. Garages are located at street level with main and upper living spaces above, each offering ocean views. While select original studs were preserved to retain grandfathered benefits, the home is otherwise newly constructed and modernized, including a new foundation, steel beams, and updated systems. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, and open concept chef’s kitchen with Bertazzoni appliances, Blanco sinks, and imported Dekton countertops, along with a walk in pantry, wine refrigerator, and hidden laundry. A generous guest suite with spa style bath, walk in closet, private patio access, and a powder room complete this level. The upper level includes a second primary suite with en suite bath, a secondary living room with fireplace, wet bar, ocean facing balcony, an additional ocean view deck with a Jacuzzi. Additional highlights include custom sapele mahogany woodwork, wide plank white oak floors, hand laid dry stack stonework, copper gutters, smart home automation, and a rare side by side three car garage wired for EVs with parking for up to six vehicles. Quiet cul de sac location with signalized access to PCH, minutes from Laguna Beach dining, beaches, and boutiques. A rare legacy property where architectural history and coastal living converge.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 5.4 mi
Grades 6-8 • 3.4 mi
Grades 9-12 • 3.4 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 1,931 | 2,351 |
| Lot Size | 2,200 | 6,231 |
| Price | $5.50M | $3.25M |
| Price per sq ft | $2.8K | $1.7K |
| Built year | 1940 | 1969 |
| HOA | $1500.0 | $3.0K |
| Days on market | 195 | 71 |
Jun 18, 2026
$5,495,000
$5,750,000
-4% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Apr 1, 2026
$5,750,000
$5,995,000
-4% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Feb 8, 2026
$5,995,000
$6,400,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jan 8, 2026
$6,400,000
Initial Listing
May 15, 2023
$5,585,000
Public Record
Jun 24, 2022
$5,240,000
Public Record
Feb 15, 2017
$2,200,000
Public Record