Laguna Beach Homes For Sale

The Laguna Beach Real Estate market was in full swing in 2014 as home sales continued to rise and the luxury home market saw some really big sales this year.  The most expensive sale was located at 2675 Riviera Dr which is located in the plush Irvine Cove gated community.  The oceanfront estate located on the bluff front on Abalone Point sold for a record $23.6 million on 6/16/2014.  The home featured four bedrooms, five baths and 11,722 square feet of three different levels.  This was one of many homes that came on the market in the Abalone Point area with one neighboring home marketed for as high as $65 million.

The second highest price home sale was located at 176 Emerald Bay which sold for $15,075,000 on 9/22/2014.  This is just shy of last years

One of the best hidden spots to find both oceanfront and ocean view homes is on a small street called "Seacliff Drive."  This small and winding road leads down from Pacific Coast Hwy and gets out into the Pacific Ocean on a steep cliff as pictured below.

Magnificent homes sit directly on the cliff with great coastline and white water ocean views. The South Laguna area is widely known for having lower priced oceanfront and ocean view homes and this street is no exception. Currently, an oceanfront home sits directly above the sand and is listed for $6,488,000. One of the unique features of the home besides the great views is the direct access to the sandy beach. The home incorporates a path that leads down to the sand that sits in front of the Laguna

Gaviota is one of the premier streets in the Laguna Village area of Laguna Beach to find oceanfront homes.  The street runs parallel with the ocean just south of the main beach and downtown area of Laguna Beach and spans a 5 block radius.  Many of the oceanfront homes located here are very unique and offer direct access to the sandy beach which is not true for all ocean front homes found in Laguna Beach.  The small stretch of beaches offer some of the best surf breaks and is really spectacular to watch the surfers catch waves just outside your back door.

There are all great restaurants in this area like "The Deck" and "Driftwood Kitchen" which offers lunch and dinner right next to the sandy beach.  Walking to all the galleries, boutique stores and

Irvine Cove in Laguna Beach is the premier gated community and Laguna Beach, California that currently features 3 homes priced over $36,000 with two homes over $49 million dollars. What draws in these huge price points? First, it's all about location. Irvine Cove is ideally located at the very edge of Laguna Beach and has breathtakingly large cliffs near Abalone Point that cascade down to the Pacific Ocean as pictured below. Homes are built as the top of these bluffs and have 180 degree panoramic views.  The community wraps around the two cliffs on both the north and south side of the neighborhood forming a small bay area which creates it's own private beach. 

There is a small section on the south side of the community that offers 5 beach front homes

Emerald Bay is one of the top communities here in Laguna Beach and offers a wide range of community amenities for it's residents.  Situated in the north section of Laguna Beach on a private beach is the exclusive community known as "Emerald Bay" that is home to approximately 500 homes.  This is a gated community that only allow access to those who live here and their guests.  Many ask about visiting the beach at Emerald Bay but there is not public access to this beach and the only way to gain access is by boat if you don't live in the community.  The video here explains some of the community amenities found in Emerald Bay.

For starters, Emerald Bay offers a 24 hour guard gate that creates a safe and friendly environment for those who live there. 

Woods Cove is a great area located just north of Victoria Beach and continues to the tip of Arch Point.  Here you will find a combination of ocean front and ocean view homes that can be located several blocks back from the ocean.  Many love this area due to the close proximity to the Laguna Village and downtown area of Laguna Beach.

Ocean View homes in Woods Cove currently start at $1,995,000 and go as high as $15,400,000 for an ocean front home on Arch Point.  One of the most interesting homes in this area is the home located at 1715 Ocean Way.  It just came on the market 23 days ago and is located on the ocean front.  What makes this home unusual is that it is built on a rock formation with little rocks that act as stepping stones down to the sandy

Rancho Laguna is a quiet residential neighborhood located at the top of Bluebird Canyon and just south of Temple Hills.   Due to the high elevation, the homes offer great ocean and canyon views.  One of the main reasons why buyers decide on this area is the private setting you get when you live here.  This is a very remote area at the top of the ridge which only receives traffic from those who live in the neighborhood.  The backdrop is simply beautiful with natural canyon's surrounding the entire community with coastal views in the horizon.

Home prices for ocean view properties in Rancho Laguna currently start at $1,450,000 for a three bedroom ocean view home that offers 2,328 square feet of living space.  A large selection of homes is rarely on the

Laguna Beach has a large inventory of older historic homes that were built at the turn of the century.  Many love these older homes for their historic charm and architectural details.  Others seek these homes out for their tax savings if they are covered under the Mills Act.  So what exactly is the Mills act and how does it save a homeowner money?  First, the Mills Act is an National organization that is set out to preserve these historic homes from destruction and modification.  They work with the state and federal government in lowering a homeowners tax base in care of these homes.  Laguna Beach has a lot of older homes but they are all not on the Mills Act.  A resident must submit an application to the Mills Act organziation to get approved before any

Main Beach homes are located near the Main Beach Park and beach area near the center of Laguna Beach.  This is the true meeting spot for many who live in Laguna Beach with it's wide open views of the sandy beach and Pacific Ocean and the famous lighthouse that resides on Main Beach.  Homes that are found in this area will offer close proximity to the beach but will rarely have a huge ocean views due to the low topography of the area.  Finding a home here with an ocean view will command a premium in price as view and location are the most desirable items when looking for a home in Laguna Beach.

One of the best places to find ocean view properties in this area is on the oceanfront street of "Gaviota Drive."  This is a great street to find single family

Situated in the Thousands Steps beach area in Laguna Beach is a rare offering for homes that are literally built and located on the sandy beach. There is very common to see this is neighboring beach towns like Newport Beach and Dana Point where homes have been built right on the sand. Laguna Beach is a much different topography with homes being built on the cliff side or on the ocean front and rarely on the sand. Thousands Steps Beach is located in the South Laguna area and actually has three homes that are located on the sand.

What makes this really unusual is that these homes are part of another home located at the top of the street known as "Coast Hwy." Since it literally takes 1000 steps to get down to the beach the homes have a cable system that