USACALaguna BeachThe Village (Vil)499 Legion St

499 Legion St, Laguna Beach, CA

Name: 499 Legion St, For Sale in Laguna Beach - eXp Realty
Brand: Compass
SKU: LG26123190
Price: 4249000 USD

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For Sale

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).

$4,249,000

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MLS® LG26123190

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 2335 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes

Days Active 17

Lot Size 0.23 Acres

Approx. Age 1947

Avg. Price Per Sqft $1,819

MLS® Number LG26123190

Property Address: 499 Legion St, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651-2555

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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.

MLS® NumberLG26123190

Laundry LevelEnsuite

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1947

Basement

DrivewayConcrete, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Door Single, Driveway, Garage

Garage Spaces

HeatCentral, Heat Pump

A/CNone

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Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Jun 5, 2026List Date

$4,249,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $3,447,000 and $4,650,000.

Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $3,447,894

Expected to sell in 68 days. Similar properties sold in 85 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 17 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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