856 Cliff Dr

Laguna Beach, CA 92651 View Map $3,725,000 Ask a Question
Beds3
Baths2
Sq.Ft.1,387
Year1933
856 Cliff Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | MLS OC23072396 Photo 1
856 Cliff Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | MLS OC23072396 Map
Carter Weir

Carter Weir

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Status: Sold
Property Type:Single Family Residence
MLS #:OC23072396
Sq. Feet:1,387
Date Sold:9/29/2023
Lot Size:2,500 Sq. Ft.
County:Orange

Listing Agent/Office

Agent:Carter Kaufman
Office:Compass
Available for the first time in over sixty years, this idyllic Laguna Beach cottage exemplifies the quintessential beach cottage lifestyle. Mere feet from the sandy beach of iconic Fisherman's Cove, with expansive ocean and coastline views, this three bedroom, two bath home was originally constructed in the '20s as a holiday place to enjoy local fishing. The exterior is clad in redwood siding and features a large brick patio with sit down white water ocean views as well as a private side yard which can be accessed from the main living area and one of two ground floor bedrooms. Inside, the main living area features a classic exposed beam ceiling and warmly greets occupants with a wood burning fireplace framed by floor to ceiling wood paneling and a mantle which was sourced from Edgar Allen Poe's childhood home in Richmond Virginia (c.1810) which earns this home it's moniker: "Raven House . Original Knotty Pine Laguna Paneling and Douglas Fir flooring are carried throughout the home which has a completely updated electrical system, newer roof and plumbing replaced with copper supply and ABS lines, new central heater and 10'' of fiberglass batting insulation in the attic. An abundance of light enters the home through glass windows and doors which were assembled on site by carpenters and glaziers in the '20s & '30s. The kitchen houses a vintage steel Youngstown Kitchen sink and cabinet assembly which is original to the home, a walk-in pantry, Lindsay Lockerby Field hand-painted cabinets, and a dining nook with ocean views. The upstairs bedroom suite offers ocean views, a bathroom and can be accessed from inside the home or via a separate outside entrance. At one time, this suite featured a kitchenette and could be easily reconverted for additional living flexibility. A small one car garage & and driveway offer two off-street parking spaces. This beautifully restored and maintained cottage retains all of the charm of an original Laguna Beach cottage with subtle upgrades to the major systems and is an excellent candidate for the Mills Act which could offer an owner tremendous property tax savings. The Raven House presents a truly once in a generation opportunity.

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Price Change History

Date Old Price New Price Percent Change
7/24/2023$4,000,000$3,895,000-2.6%
9/29/2023$3,895,000$3,725,000-4.4%

Community Information

Address:856 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Area:NL - North Laguna
County:Orange
School System:Laguna Beach Unified
Subdivision:North Laguna (Nl)
Zip Code:92651

Architecture

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built:1933
Stories:2
Style:Cottage, Traditional
Construction Materials: Copper Plumbing
Total Units: 1
Stories Total: 2
Roof: Shingle
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Features / Amenities

Interior Features: High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Laundry: In Garage
Exterior Features: Lighting
Accessibility Features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Patio And Porch: Rear Porch, Brick, Front Porch, Porch
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parking Features: Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
Parking Total: 2.0
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)

Rooms

Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Family Room

Property Features

Lot Size: 0.06 Acres / 2,500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sloped Up
View: City Lights, Coastline, Park/Greenbelt, Ocean, Water
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Road Frontage: City Street
Road Surface: Paved
Fencing: Brick
Directions:856 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach

Tax and Financial Info

Buyer Financing: Conventional
Terms: Submit
Land Lease: No
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.000%

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