499 Legion Street

Laguna Beach CA 92651

2335 sq. ft.

10019 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $3,810,000

Marcus Skenderian, last sold this property on 28 September 2026 after 114 days on market.

Overview

A rare and irreplaceable offering in the heart of Laguna Beach — 499 Legion Street presents a lovingly preserved original cottage compound on an exceptional 10,019-square-foot flat lot, cared for by the same family since the early 1960s. Properties of this character, scale, and location simply do not come to market often. The 1,642-square-foot main residence is a classic Laguna cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, solid bones, and consistent upkeep throughout its decades under single-family ownership. The thoughtfully maintained layout retains its original charm while offering an ideal canvas for a buyer's personal vision. A separate, detached 693-square-foot guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom sits on the same parcel — immediately ready for multigenerational living, out of town guests, or use as a private creative studio or home office. The outdoor spaces are among the property's most compelling features. A lush front lawn welcomes you from the street, while the stunning central courtyard — shaded by the sweeping canopy of a majestic Magnolia tree — connects the main house to the guest cottage via a covered ranch-style breezeway. A gated, privately enclosed garden area at the rear of the property provides a hidden retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood. The lot itself is the defining asset. Flat, fully usable parcels of this size in central Laguna Beach are increasingly uncommon, and this one carries long-term value well beyond the current structures. Whether your vision is to restore, remodel, or reimagine the compound entirely, the land provides a foundation that few properties in this market can match. Located minutes from Main Beach, the Laguna Beach Art Walk, PCH dining, and the village's beloved shops and galleries, this property places the Laguna Beach lifestyle at your doorstep —ideal central location with easy access to everything Laguna, and connected to the energy that makes this community one of Southern California's most sought-after addresses. 499 Legion Street is not just a home — it's an opportunity.

Features

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

7 carspaces

5 open car spaces

2 garage spaces

2335 sq. ft. floor area

10019 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Laguna Beach over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 499 Legion Street is $4.22m.

Median value

$4.22m

Estimated value range

$1.28m - $19.75m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

12%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Laguna Beach. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 499 Legion Street

2026

Sold

$3,810,000

28 Sep 2026 by Marcus Skenderian, of Compass

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