$20,000,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,710 Sq Ft
10,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$4,246 Per Sq Ft

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Heated Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Sauna
  • 1-minute walk to Ruby Street Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

This once-in-a-lifetime oceanfront estate in the heart of Laguna Beach offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy property with its own peninsula expanding out to the sea. The home featuring approximately 4,700 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 2 dedicated offices, one of which was formerly the creative workspace of Stephen J. Cannell, the legendary writer, director, and producer behind some of television’s most iconic shows and the author of over 100 books. This was the Cannell family’s cherished beachside estate, a place where creativity and coastal serenity came together. The property sits on a spectacular lot with private gates, a large grassy lawn front and back, sparkling spa, barbecue island, and exclusive steps down to your own peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean. Recently renovated throughout, the home boasts new hardwood flooring, designer lighting and fixtures, brand-new HVAC. The gourmet kitchen is a dream, outfitted with an oversized quartz island, Thermador appliance package, wine cooler, warming oven, Shaws farmhouse sink, and custom cabinetry, perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The primary suite encompasses the entire upper level, featuring a retreat/office, a private deck with sweeping coastline views from Palos Verdes to San Diego, and a spa-inspired bathroom with a new soaking tub, shower, new counters and flooring, modern fixtures, and a private sauna. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full second kitchen, and its own spacious great room area, ideal for hosting guests or multigenerational living. All of this is just a short distance to Laguna Village, where you’ll find galleries, fine dining, and boutique shopping. This is more than a home, it’s a true piece of coastal history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shauna Covington

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Brokerage Phone: 949-412-8088 License #00991380 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Leita Covington

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Brokerage Phone: 949-412-8088 License #02109969

Last Buyer's Agent

Spencer Wall

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty License #01840729

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $95,567

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Catalina
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Bluff
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 4,710 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Circulating Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sauna
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Open Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Top Of The World Elementary School
  • Thurston Middle School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / A
  • Tax Tract Number 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64428102
  • $987 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Woods Cove Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$95,567

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name Other: Woods Cove (WC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 64428102
  • Year Built: 1947
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4710.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Wired for Sound
  • Stories: 3
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Family Room, Dining Room, In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen, Circulating, Primary Bedroom, Primary Retreat, Gas
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 4246.28
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Retreat, Sauna, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Watersports

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • Middle School: Thurston
  • Elementary School: Top Of The World
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • Elementary School #2: TOTW

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Bluff, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2388

Green Features

  • Certified 433a: Yes

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10400.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.20
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Tract Number: 23
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 987.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Cannell Marcia F and Mckiernan Tawnia
Bought by
Cannell Marcia F and The Cannell Family Irrevocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Cannell Marcia F and Mckiernan Tawnia
Bought by
Cannell Marcia F and Mckiernan Tawnia

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Liascos Basil A and Liascos Janice R
Bought by
Cannell Stephen J and Cannell Marcia F
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $5,150,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $20,000,000 0.0% $4,246 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $20,000,000 -- $4,246 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $95,567 $11,561,683 $10,984,895 $576,788
2024 $95,567 $9,311,229 $8,923,818 $387,411
2023 $93,674 $9,128,656 $8,748,841 $379,815
2022 $91,857 $8,949,663 $8,577,295 $372,368
2021 $77,059 $7,493,815 $7,223,339 $270,476
2020 $76,199 $7,416,976 $7,149,273 $267,703
2019 $74,868 $7,271,546 $7,009,092 $262,454
2018 $73,399 $7,128,967 $6,871,659 $257,308
2017 $71,941 $6,989,184 $6,736,921 $252,263
2016 $70,571 $6,852,142 $6,604,825 $247,317
2015 $69,506 $6,749,217 $6,505,614 $243,603
2014 $68,174 $6,617,010 $6,378,178 $238,832
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG25155939

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 644-281-02