1073 Gaviota Drive

Laguna Beach , CA 92651

MLS#: LG24036336

$7,750,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: LG24036336
Listing provided by: Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 6 months ago
On site: 1 year, 8 months ago
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Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1924

Sq.Footage

2,040

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Laguna Beach, 1073 Gaviota stands as an iconic residence with a rich history intertwined with the birth of a legendary brand. This exceptional property, where Hobie Alter began his visionary venture, Hobie, offers not only a picturesque coastal sanctuary but also a piece of cultural heritage. This beachfront home epitomizes coastal living, boasting oceanfront views of the Pacific Ocean with the sandy shores below. The elegant design seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, inviting residents to savor the gentle ocean breezes and the sound of crashing waves from the comfort of their own abode. Whether relaxing on the expansive deck or enjoying water sports just steps away, every moment here is a celebration of the quintessential beach lifestyle. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Additionally, there is a one-bedroom apartment directly on the sand, and a separate 2-bedroom guest house located beneath the garage

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Crown Molding, In-Law Floorplan

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    4

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    Attached, Garage

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    City Lights, Ocean, Panoramic

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Bluff

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.07

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $7,750,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 040

  • Price/SqFt

    $3,799

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Laguna Beach, 1073 Gaviota stands as an iconic residence with a rich history intertwined with the birth of a legendary brand. This exceptional property, where Hobie Alter began his visionary venture, Hobie, offers not only a picturesque coastal sanctuary but also a piece of cultural heritage. This beachfront home epitomizes coastal living, boasting oceanfront views of the Pacific Ocean with the sandy shores below. The elegant design seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, inviting residents to savor the gentle ocean breezes and the sound of crashing waves from the comfort of their own abode. Whether relaxing on the expansive deck or enjoying water sports just steps away, every moment here is a celebration of the quintessential beach lifestyle. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Additionally, there is a one-bedroom apartment directly on the sand, and a separate 2-bedroom guest house located beneath the garage

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