Laguna Beach Gated Communities

What an amazing last couple of weeks we have had for luxury real estate listings in the Irvine Cove area of Laguna Beach.  On March 4th, 2013 we saw the highest price home come on the market in Laguna Beach for $65,000,000 as pictured below. This 17,000 square foot ocean front home has recently finished construction in 2010 and boasts being the "possibly the largest Laguna Beach Ocean Front Estate."

The home was being offered for sale several months back but never officially came on the  market until last week.  The home sits on the ocean front street of Riviera in the luxury guard gated community of Irvine Cove.  In the last couple of years we have seen a surge of construction in this area possibly due to the increasing prices in this community.

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Laguna Shoals is a quiet complex in the heart of the Laguna Village that is situated directly on the water just above Bluebird Beach.  Condos rarely come on the market in this complex since only 6 luxury residences reside here.   As one of the most expensive condos currently for sale in Laguna Beach the condo is well suited for buyer who is looking for a low maintenance residence in Laguna Beach.  The complex is securely gated as pictured below and offers complete privacy from the busy downtown Laguna area.  The condo is currently offered for sale at $4,399,000 and has a large indoor/outdoor courtyard with kitchen, full bar, fireplace and lots of room for entertaining.

The condo is located on one level with an elevator that takes you directly from the

Irvine Cove in North Laguna is one of the best kept secrets in Laguna Beach for home buyers looking to live in an exclusive gated community.  One of the main reasons most people have not seen this beautiful community in beach is due to the 24 hour guard gate that only allows entrance for residents and their guests.  The beach is surrounded on by majestic cliffs on both sides of the beach that don't allow access from adjoining beaches.  In the summer time you will see boats and yachts passing by but for the most part the views are only enjoyed by residents of Irvine Cove.

Entrance into Irvine Cove doesn't come cheap and is known to be one of the most expensive gated communities in Laguna Beach. In fact, homes for sale in the neighborhood have been

Ocean Front homes are very spectacular no matter where you buy in Laguna Beach.  Laguna Beach is the #1 place to find the largest variety of oceanfront homes in Southern California due to the winding coves that allow for a large number of these waterfront homes.  You have many choices from small non-gated areas like Victoria Beach to luxury gated communities.  If you are looking for an ocean front home then you should consider the Three Arch Bay community.  Located and surrounding one of the most beautiful private beaches in Laguna, the community boasts some of the best values for direct water front homes. 

Currently, there are four homes on the market that area located on the ocean front ranging from $7,995,000 to $9,995,000.  In 2012, we saw a

Laguna Ocean Vista Condos are wonderful ocean view condos located near the Montage Resort & Aliso Creek Beach as pictured below.  Ideally situated in South Laguna Beach and just minutes to the beach are hidden gems for view condos.  Condos located on the front row of this complex have some of the most amazing views of the ocean and we are proud to showcase one of the newest listings.

The pictures below are from a brand new 3 bedroom condo just listed for $1,198,000.  The condo features three bedrooms, three baths with an approximate 2,000 square feet of living space.  Stunning interior graces the condo with granite counters, built in wine fridge and sleek European white cabinetry.

The condo has many rooms that open to each other including the

If you are in the market to find an oceanfront condo in Laguna Beach then you may be suprised to learn that the available oceanfront condo market is at historic lows. Currently there are just 5 oceanfront condos on the market in Laguna Beach. These condos are located in the Laguna Royale, Laguna Lido and one condo at 631 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach. 

The Laguna Royale is a condo building that is home to 78 condos. A small majority of these condos are full time residents with the rest of them used as second residences. The Royale has two separate buildings with ocean views from each building. The ocean close lower building has direct white water views with sounds of the crashing waves. Their is a premium in price for this close proximity with condos

Some of the newest oceanfront homes to hit the market have come up in the South Laguna Beach area.  South Laguna is known for it's abundance of Oceanfront properties that line the many coves in Laguna Beach.  One of the newest properties to come up is the ocean front listing at 32027 Point Place that is currently for sale for $5,200,000.  The property offers coastline views of the Thousand Steps beach as seen below.  Oceanfront homes in Laguna Beach for the most part start in the mid $4 million range so it's exciting to see such a great view property priced at just over $5 million.  The home features four levels of rooms that overlook this view with a large master suite with it's own private deck.  The property has steps that take you directly down to the

Three Arch Bay In Laguna Beach, California is one of the most beautiful places in Southern California.  This private gated community is located on the very south end of Laguna Beach and has strict beach access for residents only.  if you are lucky enough to get inside these gates you will find three different beach locations in the community.  First there is a north side location that can be found between 18 and 24 La Senda Drive.  This walkway takes you down a flight of steps takes you down to the lookout at mid level.  This is pictured below.

The views from this location are breathtaking as you can see the crashing waves coming in to the private beach.  The lookout also has views looking north as well so make sure you have time to take in all of the

Located in the South Laguna Area is a gated community called Three Arch Bay.  As with most luxury gated communities in Laguna Beach the entry level pricing to get into this neighborhood starts right around $2 million dollars.  For this price range you will be able to find a home in the upper Three Arch Bay area with views of the ocean.  Since the community is split into two different areas, one of the ocean side and one up in the hills, price ranges can vary a lot.  For most clients looking for homes on the ocean side, Three Arch Bay homes for sale under $3 Million can be a tough venture.  Currently, there is just one home for sale in the lower Three Arch Bay area with an asking price of $2,879,000.  The home features 3 bedrooms with just over 2,200

One of the most sought after communities in Laguna Beach is the Emerald Bay community in North Laguna Beach.  Known as one of the most family friendly communities in all of Orange County, Emerald Bay offers the tight security of a 24 hour guard gate as well as many outdoor activities available for it's residents.  If you have kids you will love the organized events throughout the summer designed just for kids.  In addition, you will find numerous tennis courts, swimming pool & team as well as beach volleyball.  Home prices currently range from $2,229,000 for a fixer upper home in the community and go as high as $35 Million.  If you are looking for an entry level home into this community finding a home that you can fix up and make your own may be your best