$18,750,000
$6M PRICE DROP

2538 Monaco Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Estimated payment $119,868/month

Total Views 45,469
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,758 Sq Ft
$4,989 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Great Room
  • El Morro Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Bathroom
  • Community Fire Pit

About This Home

Located within one of southern California’s most sought-after private beach front 24-hour guard gated communities, this soft contemporary jewel box of an ocean retreat represents coastal living at its finest. This 3758 sq. ft. 5-bedroom 5-bathroom residence is flooded with light and artfully marries the interior spaces with the breathtaking exterior surroundings. Adorned with exquisite surfaces and stonework, complemented by masterfully executed millwork no detail has been overlooked to even the most discerning beholder. Ocean views out to the endless horizon and year-round sunsets is the living art backdrop to this property and can be enjoyed from virtually any vantage point in the residence. Being set within Laguna Beach’s, Irvine Cove, this private oceanfront community is set at the most accessible northern tip of the city providing access to endless amenities such as John Wayne Airport, world class shopping at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island, performing arts, museums and endless dining no more than 15 to 20 minutes away. All of this set around the community's private beach just a short jaunt from the residence. Rarely do opportunities arise to acquire properties within this neighborhood and this particular residence must be experienced to truly understand its value and the lifestyle it provides to its residents.

Listing Agent

Rex Mckown

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-689-5018 License #01275953 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Marcy Weinstein

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-689-5018 License #01094198

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $213,932

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

HOA Fees

  • $667 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Catalina

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Planned Development

Interior Spaces

  • 3,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Fireplace in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Private Water Source

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 2818
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05331611
  • $1,096 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Irvine Cove Association, Phone Number (949) 497-5869
  • Irvine Cove Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$213,932

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$667 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Irvine Cove (IC)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 05331611
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3758.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Bath, Living Room, Outside
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Price Per Square Foot: 4989.36
  • Room Type: Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • View: Catalina, Ocean
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Fire Pit, Barbecue, Picnic Area
  • Association Fee: 8000.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Irvine Cove
  • Phone: 9494975869
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Association Management: Irvine Cove

Schools

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2525

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 11000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.04
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 2818
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1096.00

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $213,932 $21,383,341 $19,101,744 $2,281,597
2024 $213,932 $20,964,060 $18,727,200 $2,236,860
2023 $209,326 $20,553,000 $18,360,000 $2,193,000
2022 $132,911 $13,001,541 $11,739,255 $1,262,286
2021 $128,095 $12,528,464 $11,509,073 $1,019,391
2020 $126,708 $12,400,000 $11,391,061 $1,008,939
2019 $53,167 $5,136,001 $4,128,184 $1,007,817
2018 $52,120 $5,035,296 $4,047,240 $988,056
2017 $51,079 $4,936,565 $3,967,882 $968,683
2016 $50,101 $4,839,770 $3,890,080 $949,690
2015 $47,387 $4,575,317 $3,831,648 $743,669
2014 $41,375 $3,984,691 $3,756,592 $228,099
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 For Rent $50,000 0.0% --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $18,750,000 -6.1% $4,989 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $19,975,000 -11.2% $5,315 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Price Changed $22,500,000 -10.0% $5,987 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $25,000,000 +24.1% $6,652 / Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Sold $20,150,000 -22.5% $4,798 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2022 01/14/22 For Sale $26,000,000 +100.0% $6,190 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Sold $13,000,000 -12.2% $4,262 / Sq Ft
06/16/2019 06/16/19 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Sale $14,800,000 +248.2% $4,852 / Sq Ft
08/01/2012 08/01/12 Sold $4,250,000 -15.0% $1,635 / Sq Ft
07/23/2012 07/23/12 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2011 12/02/11 Price Changed $4,999,000 -3.8% $1,923 / Sq Ft
10/26/2011 10/26/11 Price Changed $5,195,000 -10.4% $1,998 / Sq Ft
03/21/2011 03/21/11 Price Changed $5,795,000 -10.8% $2,229 / Sq Ft
01/26/2011 01/26/11 For Sale $6,500,000 -- $2,500 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $12,400,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title Irvine
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Grant Deed $4,070,000 Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $639,000 First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $1,900,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $4,624,976 Unknown
Previous Owner $4,030,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $700,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,425,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NP25009070

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 053-316-11