31566 Jewel
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Listing broker / agent: Team Laguna Inc · Danielle Purcell · 949-874-1187 · CRMLS
MLS # LG26201511 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 08:00 UTC
About this property
$1,495,000 with approved plans. Welcome to one special Jewell in the heart of South Laguna Village. This charming ocean-view cottage is a rare opportunity to enjoy today while bringing your vision of the perfect Laguna Beach home to life. Even better, approved plans are already in place to transform the property into an approximately 1,483-square-foot coastal retreat with two covered parking spaces. Hidden behind a mature hedge and private gate, the home immediately captures the character and charm that make South Laguna so special. Vaulted beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, French doors and a beautiful stained-glass Dutch door create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while ocean views and sun-filled outdoor spaces remind you that the beach is just moments away. The real excitement is the opportunity ahead. Build from the approved plans, thoughtfully reimagine the existing cottage, or create a dream home that is uniquely yours. Just a short stroll to spectacular Table Rock Beach, the South Laguna Community Garden and Park, neighborhood dining and the relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes this village so coveted. A special property, an incredible location and the chance to create something truly extraordinary in South Laguna.
Property details
- MLS number
- LG26201511
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 574 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.0482 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1935
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 29
Building
- Year built
- 1935
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Cottage, Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Condition
- Fixer
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Laundry
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Tile Counters
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Near Park
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Needs Repair, Wood
- Property outlook
- Ocean
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Park
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- El Morro
- Middle / junior school
- Thurston
- High school
- Laguna Beach
- High school district
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
| John Malcom Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 2.2 mi |
| Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | K–5 | 2.9 mi |
| Dana Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Dana Point | 9–12 | 3.1 mi |
| Laguna Beach High (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 9–12 | 3.2 mi |
| Richard Henry Dana Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Dana Point | K–5 | 3.2 mi |
| Thurston Middle Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 6–8 | 3.4 mi |
| Hidden Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 3.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,395,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,495,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,495,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-11 11:40 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 18:51 | $1,395,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:58 | $1,495,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Laguna Beach
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
15 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-22 08:05 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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