522 High Drive, Laguna Beach, California 92651, Laguna Beach, 92651 - 3 bed, 3 bath

522 High Drive, Laguna Beach, California 92651 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$3,550,000$1,800/sqft
Est. Value: $3,431,614
-3%
AboveEstimate
522 High Drive, Laguna Beach, California 92651
3Beds
3Baths
1,800Sqft
5,800Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

The estimated value ($3,431,613.74) is $118,386.26 (3%) lower than the list price ($3,550,000). This property may be overpriced.

Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Panoramic Ocean & Catalina Views: The property boasts sweeping ocean and Catalina views from nearly every room, including an expansive view terrace and elevated deck, offering unparalleled scenic beauty.
Top Cons:
Age of Property (1950): While updated, the home's original construction year of 1950 may suggest potential for older underlying systems (plumbing, electrical) or future maintenance considerations not explicitly detailed.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$3.55M vs avg $3.15M (+$395,000)58%
Size:1,800 sqft vs avg 2,109 sqft33%
Price/sqft:$2.0K vs avg $1.6K70%

More Insights

Built in 1950 (76 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1950, this property has clearly undergone an extensive and high-quality renovation, making it feel virtually new. The kitchen features high-end Viking appliances, modern white cabinetry, and updated lighting. Bathrooms are all tastefully updated with contemporary fixtures and tiling. Rich oak flooring is pristine throughout, and the overall aesthetic is fresh, clean, and modern, reflecting a 'curated' design with no visible deferred maintenance.
Year Built
1950
Close
-
List price
$3.55M
Original List price
$3.55M
Price/Sqft
$1,972
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
LG26007230
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: Catalina, City Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Deck
Patio
ViewCatalina,City Lights,Ocean,Panoramic,Water

About this home

This curated home with casual elegance captures sweeping ocean and Catalina views from nearly every room, tucked into the highly desired Tree Streets of North Laguna. Thoughtfully designed for effortless coastal living, the residence offers three ensuite bedrooms and a floor plan that seamlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor relaxation. The main living room welcomes you with its soaring wood-beamed ceilings, rich oak flooring, and a classic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Oversized windows frame the postcard-worthy ocean vistas, filling the space with natural light and a sense of calm. Just beyond, an expansive view terrace becomes your front-row seat for unforgettable sunsets and slow mornings with coffee overlooking the coastline. The kitchen and dining areas open gracefully to the living room, creating an ideal flow for everyday living and entertaining. In the kitchen, you’ll find Viking range, high-end stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, a second brick fireplace, and vaulted ceilings with a skylight that bathes the room in soft, coastal light. French doors lead outside to a terraced garden retreat, multiple sitting areas, mature lemon, orange, olive, and magnolia trees, and an elevated view deck offering yet another incredible vantage point to take in the serene ocean views making every sunrise and sunset a private escape. Perfectly positioned in North Laguna, you’re just blocks from some of Laguna’s most iconic beaches, local galleries, boutique shopping, resorts and dining. This home captures the essence of the North Laguna lifestyle, relaxed, refined, and surrounded by natural beauty.

S
Shauna Covington
Listing Agent

Price History

Date
Event
Price
12/19/14
Sold
$1,750,000
Condition Rating
Excellent

Despite being built in 1950, this property has clearly undergone an extensive and high-quality renovation, making it feel virtually new. The kitchen features high-end Viking appliances, modern white cabinetry, and updated lighting. Bathrooms are all tastefully updated with contemporary fixtures and tiling. Rich oak flooring is pristine throughout, and the overall aesthetic is fresh, clean, and modern, reflecting a 'curated' design with no visible deferred maintenance.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Panoramic Ocean & Catalina Views: The property boasts sweeping ocean and Catalina views from nearly every room, including an expansive view terrace and elevated deck, offering unparalleled scenic beauty.
Prime North Laguna Location: Nestled in the highly desired Tree Streets of North Laguna, the home is just blocks from iconic beaches, local galleries, boutique shopping, resorts, and dining, embodying the quintessential Laguna lifestyle.
Thoughtful Design & High-End Finishes: Featuring soaring wood-beamed ceilings, rich oak flooring, two classic brick fireplaces, a Viking range, and high-end stainless appliances, the home is curated for elegant coastal living.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living: The floor plan effortlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor relaxation, highlighted by an expansive view terrace, a terraced garden retreat with mature trees, and multiple sitting areas.
All Ensuite Bedrooms: The residence offers three ensuite bedrooms, providing privacy and convenience for residents and guests, a highly desirable feature.

Cons

Age of Property (1950): While updated, the home's original construction year of 1950 may suggest potential for older underlying systems (plumbing, electrical) or future maintenance considerations not explicitly detailed.
Lack of Mentioned Cooling System: The description does not specify the presence of a cooling system (e.g., air conditioning), which could be a drawback for comfort during warmer months, especially with large windows.
Modest Interior Square Footage for Price Point: At 1800 sqft for a $3.55M listing, some prospective buyers might perceive the interior living space as relatively modest, despite the premium location and views.
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