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    • Listed by: Team Laguna Inc • Danielle Purcell • Contact: 949-874-1187
    Price cut: $255K (6/18)
    $5,495,000

    31678 Seacliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

    2beds
    1,931sqft
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    $35,986/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    2,200 Square Feet Lot
    $5,329,400 Zestimate®
    $2,846/sqft
    $125/mo HOA

    What's special

    Ocean facing balconyCustom sapele mahogany woodworkGated entrySmart home automationDining areaCopper guttersWine refrigerator
    A Seacliff architectural masterpiece nearly oceanfront with deeded beach access, rumored to have been owned by Charlie Chaplin. Four years in the making, this newer reconstructed historic Laguna Beach Craftsman cottage pays respectful homage to its original design while being thoughtfully reimagined with modern engineering, elevated materials, and coastal elegance. Set on an elevated parcel within the Seacliff community adjacent to its oceanfront neighbor, the home enjoys rare commanding panoramic ocean views spanning from Palos Verdes Peninsula, across Catalina Island, and down to Three Arch Bay. Only an estimated three percent of ocean close Laguna Beach homes offer both up coast and down coast views from well within the interior. Beyond a gated entry, a beautifully designed outdoor living space blends seamlessly with the interior, ideal for alfresco dining, morning coffee, or sunset cocktails overlooking the Pacific. With rare direct deeded access to Table Rock Beach just 30 feet from the front door via gated stairs, the ocean is truly at your feet, with sunsets and ocean views from nearly every room. Garages are located at street level with main and upper living spaces above, each offering ocean views. While select original studs were preserved to retain grandfathered benefits, the home is otherwise newly constructed and modernized, including a new foundation, steel beams, and updated systems. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, and open concept chef’s kitchen with Bertazzoni appliances, Blanco sinks, and imported Dekton countertops, along with a walk in pantry, wine refrigerator, and hidden laundry. A generous guest suite with spa style bath, walk in closet, private patio access, and a powder room complete this level. The upper level includes a second primary suite with en suite bath, a secondary living room with fireplace, wet bar, ocean facing balcony, an additional ocean view deck with a Jacuzzi. Additional highlights include custom sapele mahogany woodwork, wide plank white oak floors, hand laid dry stack stonework, copper gutters, smart home automation, and a rare side by side three car garage wired for EVs with parking for up to six vehicles. Quiet cul de sac location with signalized access to PCH, minutes from Laguna Beach dining, beaches, and boutiques. A rare legacy property where architectural history and coastal living converge.
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    Listed by:

    Danielle Purcell DRE #01063725 949-874-1187,

    Team Laguna Inc,

    Zachary Williams DRE #02092506 949-767-7575,

    Team Laguna Inc

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: LG25280311MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Multiple Primary Suites
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink
      Pantry
      • Features: Walk-In Pantry
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Wired for Data, Bar, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level
      • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Blinds, Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Roller Shields, Wood Frames
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Primary Bedroom
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,931 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Door-Multi, Door-Single, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Storage
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wood
      • Pool features: None
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Private
      • Fencing: Block,Excellent Condition
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountain(s), Ocean, Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Coastline,Ocean,Water
      • Waterfront features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway
      Lot
      • Size: 2,200 Square Feet
      • Features: Bluff, Cul-De-Sac, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Second Garage
      • Parcel number: 65810113
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Stone Veneer, Stucco, Steel, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt,Tile
      Condition
      • Building Permit,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Storm Drain(s), Suburban, Park
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: South Laguna Bluffs (Slb)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Management
      • HOA fee: $1,500 annually
      • HOA name: Sea Cliff Drive Association,inc
      Location
      • Region: Laguna Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $2,846/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $5,810,634
      • Annual tax amount: $61,010
      • Date on market: 1/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 219 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

        Estimated market value

        $5,329,400

        $5.06M - $5.60M

        $6,913/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/8/2026Contingent$5,495,000$2,846/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG25280311 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Price change$5,495,000-4.4%$2,846/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG25280311 Report a problem
        3/30/2026Price change$5,750,000-4.1%$2,978/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG25280311 Report a problem
        2/8/2026Price change$5,995,000-6.3%$3,105/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG25280311 Report a problem
        1/8/2026Listed for sale$6,400,000$3,314/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG25280311 Report a problem
        11/16/2025Listing removed$6,400,000-8.6%$3,314/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #LG25080791 Report a problem
        6/23/2025Listed for sale$6,999,888+25.3%$3,625/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #LG25080791 Report a problem
        5/15/2023Sold$5,585,000-1.8%$2,892/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/23/2023Pending sale$5,688,000$2,946/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG22238655 Report a problem
        2/14/2023Listed for sale$5,688,000+8.5%$2,946/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG22238655 Report a problem
        6/24/2022Sold$5,240,000-4.4%$2,714/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/6/2022Pending sale$5,480,000$2,838/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG21242630 Report a problem
        4/5/2022Price change$5,480,000-7.9%$2,838/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG21242630 Report a problem
        1/14/2022Listed for sale$5,950,000+170.5%$3,081/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #LG21242630 Report a problem
        2/15/2017Sold$2,200,000-11.8%$1,139/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/17/2017Pending sale$2,495,000$1,292/sqft
        Source: Laguna Beach Properties #LG16767703 Report a problem
        1/2/2017Listed for sale$2,495,000$1,292/sqft
        Source: Laguna Beach Properties #LG16767703 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$61,010 +2.1%$5,810,634 +2%
        2024$59,730 +6.5%$5,696,700 +6.6%
        2023$56,091 +85.7%$5,344,800 +98.7%
        2022$30,202 +8.7%$2,689,492 +4.9%
        2021$27,773 +2.9%$2,563,517 +1.2%
        2020$26,983 $2,533,996 +3.5%
        2019$26,983 +3.3%$2,448,088 +9.1%
        2018$26,116 +811.3%$2,244,000 +1417.9%
        2017$2,866 $147,839 +2%
        2016$2,866 +12%$144,941 +1.5%
        2015$2,558 +6.5%$142,764 +2%
        2014$2,401 $139,968 +0.5%
        2013-- $139,336 +2%
        2012-- $136,604 +2%
        2011-- $133,926 +0.8%
        2010-- $132,926 -92.8%
        2009-- $1,836,000 +1305.5%
        2008-- $130,631 +2%
        2007-- $128,070 +2%
        2006-- $125,559 +2%
        2005-- $123,098 +2%
        2004-- $120,685 +1.9%
        2003-- $118,474 +2%
        2002-- $116,151 +2%
        2001$1,639 +3.8%$113,874 +2%
        2000$1,579 $111,642
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        Neighborhood: 92651

        Getting around

        54 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        13 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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