For sale

Listed by: Compass • Michael Carpenter • Contact: 949-922-1092

$45,000,000

2526 Riviera Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

4beds

7,800sqft

$294,337/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2008

10,027 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$5,769/sqft

$667/mo HOA

What's special

Custom floating staircasePanoramic viewsGuest spaceFlexible livingPrivate loungeTotal privacySculptural elements

Set front row in Irvine Cove—Laguna Beach’s most exclusive and under-the-radar oceanfront community—2526 Riviera Drive is a rare architectural estate with panoramic views and total privacy. Designed by Leason Pomeroy, the home opens to the Pacific with walls of glass and a horizon-level infinity pool, blurring the line between indoors and out. Rich materials, custom built-ins, and sculptural elements elevate every space, while refined details like a Crestron automation system and an olive burl breakfast nook—with a pop-up TV and a vertical structure that continues elegantly to the level below—reflect the depth of design. The lower level offers a private lounge, game area, guest space, and flexible living—all connected by a custom floating staircase and elevator. An oversized garage completes the home’s rare blend of form, function, and front-row living. Homes in Irvine Cove rarely become available. Properties like this—almost never.

464 days

3,476

122

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 7
Full bathrooms: 5
1/2 bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 3
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Office, Other

Primary bedroom

Features: Main Level Primary

Other

Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level

Features

Built-in Features, Elevator, Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 7,800 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 8
Parking features: Garage - Attached
Attached garage spaces: 8

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: 1
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Infinity, Private
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: In Ground
Has view: Yes
View description: Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean

Lot

Size: 10,027 Square Feet
Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Details

Parcel number: 05331707
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2008

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Water Sports
Subdivision: Irvine Cove (Ic)

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Amenities included: Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Guard, Security
HOA fee: $8,000 annually
HOA name: Irvine Cove
HOA phone: 949-497-5869

Location

Region: Laguna Beach

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $5,769/sqft
Tax assessed value: $29,082,918
Annual tax amount: $296,484
Date on market: 5/8/2025
Cumulative days on market: 464 days
Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$97,008/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/9/2025	Price change	$45,000,000-18.2%$5,769/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NP25102251 Report a problem
5/8/2025	Listed for sale	$55,000,000+115.2%$7,051/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NP25102251 Report a problem
11/3/2017	Sold	$25,560,000-18.9%$3,277/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/14/2017	Listed for sale	$31,500,000$4,038/sqft
Source: Surterre Properties Inc. #NP17212965 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$296,484 +2%	$29,082,918 +2%
2024	$290,606 +2.2%	$28,512,664 +2%
2023	$284,245 +1.9%	$27,953,594 +2%
2022	$278,853 +2%	$27,405,484
2021	$273,453 +1.1%	--
2020	$270,567	$26,592,624 +2%
2019	$270,567 +1.8%	$26,071,200 +2%
2018	$265,902 +122.2%	$25,560,000 +118.8%
2017	$119,642	$11,682,397 +2%
2016	$119,642 +1.9%	$11,453,331 +1.5%
2015	$117,374 +3.5%	$11,281,292 +2%
2014	$113,412	$11,060,308 +0.5%
2013	--	$11,010,322 +2%
2012	--	$10,794,434 +2%
2011	--	$10,582,779 -24.7%
2010	--	$14,059,442 +54.2%
2009	--	$9,115,794 +3.1%
2008	--	$8,839,815 +9.8%
2007	--	$8,047,208 +6.7%
2006	--	$7,543,939 -1.2%
2005	--	$7,636,968 +2%
2004	--	$7,487,224 +26.6%
2003	--	$5,916,000 +2%
2002	--	$5,800,000 +16%
2001	$54,295 +1496.3%	$5,000,000 +1650.1%
2000	$3,401	$285,704