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listing_id: CROC26105705
status: Active
price: 4099000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1088
sqft_lot: 17197
lot_acres: 0.394
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1285 Cortez Ave"
city: Laguna Beach
state: CA
zip: 92651
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.528162
lng: -117.7604393
days_on_market: 13
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Gaetano LoGrande"
list_office: "Bullock Russell RE Services"
list_agent_phone: "(949) 973-6914"
list_agent_license: 01861815
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-05-27
transaction_type: buy
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Home | Orange County | Laguna Beach | 92651 | 1285 Cortez Ave

1285 Cortez Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

MLS: CROC26105705 | Status: Active | Price: $4,099,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,088 0.394 1960

Remarks

1285 Cortez Ave presents a rare opportunity to acquire three contiguous parcels in the sought-after Arch Beach Heights neighborhood of Laguna Beach, one of Southern California’s most desirable coastal hillside communities. The offering includes: • 1285 Cortez Ave (APN 644-432-01) • 829 Miramar St (APN 644-432-02) • 855 Miramar St (APN 644-432-03) Collectively originating from the historic Arch Beach Heights subdivision, the three parcels encompass approximately 0.39 acres of elevated hillside property offering privacy, canyon surroundings, and ocean-views. Buyers are advised to independently verify all development possibilities, lot status, zoning, access, and building requirements with the City of Laguna Beach and other appropriate professionals. The Cortez parcel currently features a charming single-story 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with sweeping canyon and ocean views, tranquil garden areas, a dwarf avocado tree, and fruit cocktail tree. Located on a quiet street with minimal through traffic and no streetlights, the setting offers a peaceful coastal atmosphere. The adjacent Miramar parcels are separate legal lots of record and may present future planning, design, or development opportunities for buyers seeking a custom residential compound, architectural estate, or

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CROC26105705
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 13

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Kitchen Other
Appliances Built-in BBQ Grill, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Other, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Other
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan, None

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Gaetano LoGrande
Bullock Russell RE Services
License #: 01861815
Phone: (949) 973-6914

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Laguna Beach Adult public UG 1.27 mi N/A
Laguna Beach High School public 9-12 1.31 mi 10
Top Of The World Elementary School public K-5 1.36 mi 9
Thurston Middle School public 6-8 1.53 mi 8
Moulton Elementary School public K-5 2.11 mi 9
Canyon Vista Elementary School public K-5 2.71 mi 10
Wood Canyon Elementary School public K-5 2.95 mi 9
Aliso Niguel High School public 9-12 3.38 mi 10
Oak Grove Elementary School public K-5 3.61 mi 8
Laguna Niguel Elementary School public K-5 3.77 mi 7
John Malcom Elementary School public K-5 3.81 mi 10
Don Juan Avila Elementary School public K-5 3.99 mi 8
Don Juan Avila Middle School public 6-8 3.99 mi 8
Hidden Hills Elementary School public K-5 4.01 mi 5
George White Elementary School public K-5 4.35 mi 10
Niguel Hills Middle School public 6-8 4.35 mi 8
El Morro Elementary School public K-5 4.44 mi 7
Marian Bergeson Elementary School public K-5 4.51 mi 9
Aliso Viejo Middle School public 6-8 4.58 mi 9
Dana Hills High School public 9-12 4.91 mi 9

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2100 Crestview Dr $4,495,000 3 2/1 2,926 Active
499 Legion $4,249,000 4 3 2,335 Active
31381 Monterey St $4,200,000 7 4 4,000 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 27, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Gaetano LoGrande, (949) 973-6914.