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listing_id: CRLG26217146
status: Active
price: 4995000
beds: 4
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3043
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1932
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: 
address: "1953 S Coast Hwy"
city: Laguna Beach
state: CA
zip: 92651
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.5276143
lng: -117.770216
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Andrea Ballesteros"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 690-5159"
list_agent_license: 01246320
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-10-14
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Laguna Beach | 92651 | 1953 S Coast Hwy

1953 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

MLS: CRLG26217146 | Status: Active | Price: $4,995,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 4 3,043 4,000 1932

Remarks

An active, transferable nightly short term lodging permit and sweeping 180-degree ocean views set this beautifully renovated Laguna Beach residence apart. Located on the west side of Coast Highway, the home is just one block from renowned Woods Cove Beach. Spanning approximately 3,043 square feet across three levels on a 4,000-square-foot lot, the home offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and expansive living spaces oriented toward the Pacific. The property combines comfortable coastal living with an uncommon degree of flexibility. Sound-insulated walls help reduce road noise, while the private backyard with jacuzzi, owned solar, EV charging, one-car garage, additional driveway space, and six City of Laguna Beach street parking permits add to the home’s functionality. The ground level features a dedicated retail suite with a true storefront presence, creating an opportunity for professionals or creative businesses. The space is currently leased month to month, providing immediate income while preserving flexibility for future use. The short term lodging permit is part of Laguna Beach’s strictly capped inventory and runs with the land. Whether used for occasional rentals, to generate income while traveling, or more extensively in the future, the permit provides an additional inco

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRLG26217146
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Other, Oven Range - Gas
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Other, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Laundry Other, Stacked Only
Cooling Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Parking Restrictions, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Laguna Beach Unified
High School District Laguna Beach Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Andrea Ballesteros
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01246320
Phone: (949) 690-5159

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Laguna Beach Adult public UG 1.02 mi N/A
Laguna Beach High School public 9-12 1.03 mi 10
Thurston Middle School public 6-8 1.57 mi 8
Top Of The World Elementary School public K-5 1.67 mi 9
Moulton Elementary School public K-5 2.68 mi 9
Canyon Vista Elementary School public K-5 3.07 mi 10
Wood Canyon Elementary School public K-5 3.42 mi 9
Aliso Niguel High School public 9-12 3.82 mi 10
Oak Grove Elementary School public K-5 3.92 mi 8
El Morro Elementary School public K-5 4.01 mi 7
John Malcom Elementary School public K-5 4.26 mi 10
Laguna Niguel Elementary School public K-5 4.28 mi 7
Don Juan Avila Elementary School public K-5 4.29 mi 8
Don Juan Avila Middle School public 6-8 4.29 mi 8
Hidden Hills Elementary School public K-5 4.58 mi 5
George White Elementary School public K-5 4.90 mi 10
Niguel Hills Middle School public 6-8 4.91 mi 8
Aliso Viejo Middle School public 6-8 4.97 mi 9

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
1675 Tahiti Ave $4,995,000 5 3/1 3,843 Active
21462 Ocean Vista $4,295,000 5 4/1 3,404 Active
3002 Dorn Ct $4,675,000 4 3/1 2,244 Active
1373 N Coast Hwy $4,995,000 4 4 2,917 Active
31511 West St $4,695,000 3 3 2,478 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 14, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Andrea Ballesteros, (949) 690-5159.