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listing_id: CRLG26038190
status: Closed
price: 2750000
beds: 4
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2500
sqft_lot: 9583
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1954
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1961 Temple Hills Dr"
city: Laguna Beach
state: CA
zip: 92651
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.5438349
lng: -117.76497
days_on_market: 64
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "John Trevino"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 395-2417"
list_agent_license: 01411440
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-03-31
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Orange County | Laguna Beach | 92651 | 1961 Temple Hills Dr

1961 Temple Hills Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

MLS: CRLG26038190 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,750,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 4 2,500 9,583 1954

Remarks

Experience the rare combination of space, views, and opportunity in this expansive ranch-style coastal retreat. Set on a nearly 10,000 square foot lot, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers 2,500 square feet of living space — an exceptional find for buyers seeking room to grow in a premier coastal setting. Wake up to sweeping hillside and peak ocean views, with the potential of stunning ocean views with a little help from your friendly neighbor trimming their trees. The generous lot size opens the door to incredible upside potential: envision a resort-style pool, expanded living areas, or a detached guest house to create a true private compound. Inside, the home has already been thoughtfully upgraded with a new kitchen cabinets, partially renovated bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh interior paint. The flexible floor plan includes a fourth bedroom and bath addition, while the existing primary suite offers the unique advantage of functioning as a potential ADU, complete with a separate entrance and kitchen — ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or rental income. For buyers looking for a larger coastal property with immediate comfort and long-term value-add potential, this is a rare opportunity to create a custom Laguna compound tailored to your vision — all w

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRLG26038190
MLS Source California Regional MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Refrigerator
Dining Room Dining "L", Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Living Room, Other Location
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Block
Pool None
Style Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Laguna Beach Unified
High School District Laguna Beach Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

John Trevino
Compass
License #: 01411440
Phone: (949) 395-2417

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Thurston Middle School public 6-8 0.44 mi 8
Laguna Beach Adult public UG 0.61 mi N/A
Laguna Beach High School public 9-12 0.63 mi 10
Top Of The World Elementary School public K-5 0.75 mi 9
Canyon Vista Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 10
Moulton Elementary School public K-5 2.58 mi 9
Wood Canyon Elementary School public K-5 2.66 mi 9
Oak Grove Elementary School public K-5 2.83 mi 8
Aliso Niguel High School public 9-12 2.96 mi 10
Don Juan Avila Elementary School public K-5 3.20 mi 8
Don Juan Avila Middle School public 6-8 3.20 mi 8
Laguna Niguel Elementary School public K-5 3.61 mi 7
El Morro Elementary School public K-5 3.69 mi 7
Aliso Viejo Middle School public 6-8 3.91 mi 9
Hidden Hills Elementary School public K-5 4.36 mi 5
Marian Bergeson Elementary School public K-5 4.45 mi 9
Niguel Hills Middle School public 6-8 4.52 mi 8
John Malcom Elementary School public K-5 4.72 mi 10
George White Elementary School public K-5 4.94 mi 10
Laguna Hills High School public 9-12 4.99 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 31, 2026. For the most current information, please contact John Trevino, (949) 395-2417.