Arch Beach Heights
Custom million-dollar homes from the mid-to-late 20th century
Homes in Arch Beach Heights were built during the latter half of the 20th century and exhibit custom architecture across Craftsman, Mediterranean, Spanish and contemporary housing styles. Because of the neighborhood’s steep hills and fluctuating terrain, homes here offer more privacy and distance from Laguna Beach’s more populated areas along the oceanfront. “When you get to the top of the hill that Arch Beach Heights is on, you’re flabbergasted at how many houses are up there because you can’t see them from down below,” Johnson says. Most properties range from about $1.6 million to $6 million, with a median price of $2.3 million. The handful of homes that cost upwards of $6 million are typically larger, newer estates that fall outside the neighborhood’s grid-like pattern.
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Laguna Beach School District serves students in this neighborhood
Arch Beach Heights is zoned for the Laguna Beach Unified School District, which receives an overall A-plus rating from Niche. The A-rated Top of the World Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Thurston Middle is also rated A and welcomes grades six through eight. Laguna Beach High School is an A-plus-rated institution with award-winning athletic programs and an advanced academic curriculum, including more than 20 Advanced Placement courses. Students can also enroll in private schools located in nearby communities, including the Sage Hill School in Newport Beach and any of the Capistrano Valley Christian Schools in San Juan Capistrano.
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Outdoor recreation in Arch Beach Heights and the greater Bluebird Canyon area
Moulton Meadows Park is a wide-open outdoor recreation spot with picnic areas, a playground and athletic facilities for basketball, tennis, soccer and pickleball. Residents can also access a paved pedestrian trail at the park that connects Arch Beach Heights to the Top of the World neighborhood just over a mile away. The Mentally Sensitive hiking trail is also accessible at Moulton Meadows and presents a challenging trek through the Aliso and Woods Canyons. The trail’s interesting name, according to local lore, came about as the result of someone scratching off the first seven letters on a sign noting the vicinity as an official protected Environmentally Sensitive Area. The result was a sign reading “Mentally Sensitive Area,” and when the trail was officially established, the name remained. And thus was born the Mentally Sensitive Trail.Less than a mile from the neighborhood is Bluebird Park, which has several playgrounds and play structures, making it a popular destination for families with young children. In the summertime, Bluebird Park hosts Music in the Park, a free concert series with weekly performances on Sunday evenings. Victoria Beach on the ocean is a 2-mile drive from Arch Beach Heights.
Arch Beach Heights is part of Laguna Beach’s larger Bluebird Canyon area, which has been designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) by the California Department of Forest and Fire Protection. Laguna Beach has several programs dedicated to mitigating fire risk in this area, including vegetation management programs like fuel modification for development and weed abatement. Homeowners can also request a wildfire consultation from the local fire department and have their properties assessed for free.
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Local restaurants and businesses in downtown Laguna Beach
Shopping and dining options are available down the hill from Arch Beach Heights along Coast Highway. As locals head north on the highway, they’ll come across restaurants like Maro Wood Grill, which serves Argentinian cuisine, a family-owned Italian bistro called Rumari, and Mozambique, a popular steakhouse and local favorite for an upscale dining experience. Arch Beach Heights is about 2.5 miles from downtown Laguna Beach, known locally as the Village. This pedestrian-friendly area is the heart of the city and is home to nearly 100 local businesses and restaurants. On Saturday mornings, locals flock to the Laguna Beach Farmers Market, which takes place in the downtown area and includes more than 40 vendors.
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Free resident-only transit services like Laguna Local help beat the traffic
Driving is the preferred method of transportation in Arch Beach Heights, as its remote location makes it a more car-dependent neighborhood. Residents can take one of several winding roads out of the hills and down to Coast Highway, the main thoroughfare running north-south through Laguna Beach. “A lot of people who drive along the highway don’t even live in town; they just choose to do so because it’s a beautiful commute along the coast,” Johnson says. During tourist season, when parking becomes a sporting event, residents can avoid the hassle of finding a spot with a city-run service known as Laguna Local: “It’s a fleet of vans and cars with bright colors that essentially act like a free Uber service exclusively for residents,” Johnson says. “It’s meant to help people avoid having to park downtown and whatnot. You can use it to pre-arrange rides or do rideshare.” The city also operates the Laguna Beach Trolley, a free trolley service with a route along Coast Highway.
Written By
Hayley Simms
Photography Contributed By
Christiaan Cruz
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Susan Helton
Susan Helton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(949) 704-5253
12 Total Sales
1 in Arch Beach Heights
$3,300,000 Price
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Candice Blair
Candice Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty
(946) 466-0620
97 Total Sales
2 in Arch Beach Heights
$2.5M - $5.8M Price Range
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Janelle File
Janelle File
Compass
(949) 379-1755
114 Total Sales
1 in Arch Beach Heights
$2,192,500 Price
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Freida Nastar
Freida Nastar
Responds QuicklyReal Broker
(949) 353-6927
9 Total Sales
1 in Arch Beach Heights
$1,650,000 Price
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Jennifer Halbert
Jennifer Halbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(949) 828-3136
28 Total Sales
3 in Arch Beach Heights
$1.2M - $2.1M Price Range
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Jim Alfaro
Jim Alfaro
Realty One Group West
(949) 990-3037
19 Total Sales
1 in Arch Beach Heights
$2,100,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Moulton Meadows Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arch Beach Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arch Beach Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arch Beach Heights, Laguna Beach sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arch Beach Heights, Laguna Beach over the last 12 months is $1,000,000, up 241% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$455,000
Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,443,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$455,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
241%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$418
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
621
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,523
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 316 - 8pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,616
Median Age
54
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$155,250
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$178,821
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
72.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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