North Laguna Homes For Sale

What a difference a couple years makes for real estate in the Irvine Cove community.  In the last several months we have two homes in the Irvine Cove community listed as the most expensive homes in Laguna Beach with a brand new listing for $31.5 million dollars making Irvine Cove home to 4 homes listed over the $30 million dollar price point.  Has Irvine Cove become a $30 million dollar plus community?

All of these high end homes are located on the ocean front in the area known as Abalone Point which was originally designated to the Irvine Family.  The home where you will find the $65 million dollar ocean front home was originally one large parcel that was then divided up into 3 lots.  Home sales in the Irvine Cove has been strong in the last 12 months

Everyone from real estate agents to home buyers are talking about the low inventory of housing in Southern California and how frustrating it is to find a suitable property at a reasonable price in today's real estate market.  A lot of times these hidden gems may be out there but not visible on the open real estate market and hidden from being seen anywhere on the Internet.  Sometimes the best deals are those that are on "hold" status for one reason or another.

A real estate agent will put a home "on hold" for a wide range of reasons.  Sometimes seller's will have some kind of an emergency come up and still want to sell the home but are unable to cooperate with showings during a short period of times.  In other cases we see a lot of short sale and bank

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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Emerald Bay is considered one of the top destinations of local and International buyers looking to invest in the Laguna Beach Real Estate market.  Nestled in a private gated community is the luxury community called Emerald Bay.  Entry level pricing may be shocking to most as homes typically start at the $2.5 million dollar price point with homes going as high as $20 million dollars. 

There have been several new listings in the Emerald Bay community, two of them being priced under $3 million dollars.  79 Emerald Bay is a really unique home that's located on an unusually large lot with a pool that offers privacy from other homes looking in.  The home is located on the ocean side of the Emerald Bay community and just steps to the sandy beach.  The home is

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

Laguna Beach is a haven for older historic homes and 2012 has provided us with a rich inventory of these older historic homes, especially those built in the 1910's.  Currently there are three homes on the market that were built in 1910 and 1915 that still retain the original charm when they were first built.  In fact, 154 Pearl St boasts to be the oldest home in Laguna Beach that was built in 1910 and sits across the street from the ocean bluff in the heart of the Laguna Village.  The home needs a little TLC but with the right vision the home could be brought back from it's former glory. 

A new historic home to come on the market in North Laguna Beach is a home built in 1915 built in the classic Revival Cottage style.  The home is on the smaller side

Laguna Beach is home to many historic residences as the city was one of the hot spots for vacationers as early back at the turn of the century. Since the city has many picturesque coastlines and secret coves and beaches, Laguna Beach has always been a destination city for those looking to relax and enjoy the views. Often times, vacation residences were built as small weekend retreat homes which were easier to maintain and often adequate for the mini vacation.

As Laguna Beach became more of a place of a permanent residence larger historic homes were built. Some of the best places to find these historic gems is the South Laguna, Laguna Village and North Laguna neighborhoods. Since land is at a premium in Laguna Beach doesn't expect to find

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

Laguna Beach estate homes are can be found in many different areas of Laguna Beach but if you are in the market for a luxury estate home in a gated community we recommend the following neighborhoods: Three Arch Bay, Emerald Bay & Irvine Cove. 

First, Three Arch Bay is a great place to start.  The community is located in the South Laguna area and features homes located on both the east & west side the freeway.  Commonly referred to as "lower" and "upper" Three Arch Bay with various price ranges depending on the size and view, proximity to the beach and the views.  The inventory of homes is really low in the Lower Three Arch Bay, especially for four bedroom plus ocean view properties.  The great thing about Three Arch Bay is the easy walk down to the

As Reported today in the OC Register, a $65 Million dollar Irvine Cove home has come on the market (except for the Multiple Listing Service) and is reported the most expensive home in Laguna Beach & Orange County, California.  Located on the Abalone Point in North Laguna Beach, a special enclave of luxury homes at the very point in Irvine Cove that was originally reserved for the Irvine family. 

The estate feature 18,000 square feet ocean front estate was recently constructed in 2010 and sits on the corner of Riviera & Monaco Drive and above the Irvine Cove beachfront clubhouse.  According to the article "the property has four bedrooms, nine bathrooms and two formal powder rooms, two separate offices, a wine cellar and tasting room, a home theater with