
Laguna Beach, California 92651
Analysis of 32229 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California 92651 is currently available with a list price of $95,000,000. The property maintains a Tear down Condition Rating (10/100), reflecting significant deferred maintenance. This property is best suited for experienced investors or developers prepared for substantial renovation work. 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.
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
Built in 1930, this property is marketed as a 3.7-acre coastal development opportunity. The listing explicitly states that the true value lies in the land and development potential rather than the existing improvements, which are intended to be replaced by a landmark residential project.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 161172, living area = 4900.
Spanning approximately 3.7 acres across eleven contiguous parcels with 320 feet of sandy shoreline, this property offers a rare level of coastal acreage and privacy that is virtually impossible to replicate in Southern California.
The offering provides a unique opportunity for a landmark residential development, whether as a massive private family compound or a collection of ultra-luxury residences, in a highly supply-constrained market.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =161172, other record lot size in square feet = 23436. Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 4900, other record living area = 2012. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 10, other record bedroom count = 3.
The property was recently sold within the past year on 2025-07-11. The sold price is $22,000,000.00.
Realizing the property's full development potential will require navigating complex coastal commission and local zoning approvals, which can be a lengthy and uncertain process in Laguna Beach.
This iconic oceanfront property represents the opportunity to redefine an entire piece of prime coastline. Comprising approximately 3.7 acres across eleven contiguous parcels and commanding nearly 320 feet of sandy shoreline, this extraordinary Laguna Beach collection represents one of the most significant residential development opportunities ever offered along the Southern California coast. Positioned above a secluded cove at the southernmost tip of Thousand Steps Beach with panoramic views spanning the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the dramatic Laguna shoreline, the property combines unparalleled scale, irreplaceable location, and exceptional development potential in a manner rarely encountered and unlikely to be replicated. The true value of this offering lies not in the existing improvements, but in the opportunity to create a landmark coastal residential development capable of establishing a new benchmark for luxury living in one of California's most supply-constrained and globally sought-after markets. With an enviable trove of parcels, substantial ocean frontage, and advanced planning considerations already investigated, the property presents a unique opportunity to develop a transformative family compound or oceanfront community consisting of custom luxury residences, ultra-premium condominiums, or a thoughtfully integrated mixed residential vision designed to maximize both value and long-term market significance. While the property's highest and best use may be realized through its development potential, the estate also offers the rare alternative of creating one of the most significant multigenerational oceanfront compounds on the West Coast; an extraordinary private retreat capable of spanning generations and serving as a lasting family legacy. Further enhancing the investment profile, three newly renovated residences currently occupy the property and may provide interim rental income or executive housing accommodations while development plans, entitlements, and approvals are finalized; helping to offset holding and maintenance costs throughout the planning process. Opportunities of this magnitude are extraordinarily rare. A coastal assemblage of this scale, frontage, and development potential represents more than a real estate acquisition; it is an opportunity to shape the future of one of the most coveted stretches of coastline in Southern California and to create a project destined to become a defining landmark for generations to come.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 10.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 8.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 4,900 | 2,351 |
| Lot Size | 161,172 | 6,231 |
| Price | $95.00M | $3.25M |
| Price per sq ft | $19.4K | $1.7K |
| Built year | 1930 | 1969 |
| HOA | $0 | $3.0K |
| Days on market | 33 | 71 |
Jun 19, 2026
$95,000,000
Initial Listing
Jul 11, 2025
$22,000,000
Public Record
Jul 25, 2017
$225,000
Public Record