1285 Cortez Avenue

Laguna Beach , CA 92651

MLS#: OC25193627

$4,400,000

Status: Active
Listing number: OC25193627
Listing provided by: Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
New on site 4 days ago
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Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1960

Sq.Footage

1,088

A unique bulk sale of three separate parcels in Laguna Beach—1285 Cortez Ave, 829 Miramar St, and 855 Miramar St. All three sites are confirmed buildable per municipal code and county records, making this an exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, or visionaries. The Cortez parcel currently features a charming single-story 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with sweeping ocean and canyon views. Enjoy a tranquil garden setting complete with a dwarf avocado tree and fruit cocktail tree, offering a peaceful retreat. Nestled on a quiet street with no streetlights, evenings here are serene and uninterrupted. Whether you envision developing multiple custom homes, designing a private coastal compound, or holding the parcels as a long-term investment, the possibilities are endless. This is a rare chance to own three prime properties in one of Laguna Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    2

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Other Exterior Features

    Barbecue

  • Parking

    Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Rear Porch, Deck, Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    Canyon, Ocean

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    17197.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $4,400,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 088

  • Price/SqFt

    $4,044

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    1

  • Water Source

    Public

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A unique bulk sale of three separate parcels in Laguna Beach—1285 Cortez Ave, 829 Miramar St, and 855 Miramar St. All three sites are confirmed buildable per municipal code and county records, making this an exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, or visionaries. The Cortez parcel currently features a charming single-story 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with sweeping ocean and canyon views. Enjoy a tranquil garden setting complete with a dwarf avocado tree and fruit cocktail tree, offering a peaceful retreat. Nestled on a quiet street with no streetlights, evenings here are serene and uninterrupted. Whether you envision developing multiple custom homes, designing a private coastal compound, or holding the parcels as a long-term investment, the possibilities are endless. This is a rare chance to own three prime properties in one of Laguna Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods.

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