
Seller's Agent in 2025
Meital Taub
Livel Real Estate
(949) 922-9552
6 in this area
281 Total Sales
History meets modern luxury at this one-of-a-kind coastal retreat pool home in Laguna Beach with breathtaking ocean views, where an extensive complete renovation was completed in 2020. Offering unparalleled privacy and panoramic coastal vistas from every room, this estate sets a new standard for sophisticated coastal living. Spanning 180o of ocean, Catalina and sunset vistas from its setting at the end of a cul-de-sac that is an easy stroll to Victoria Beach and the Montage Resort. Christened Ciela del Mar–“Heaven of the Sea,” by the original owner/inventor in 1937, the property is meticulously designed and rebuilt with top quality while leaving an irreplaceable uniqueness in certain maintained historical enhancements. A living area defined by white oak beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and panoramic ocean vistas is the heart of the home. The main room opens to a large limestone patio with a saltwater pool and spa overlooking mesmerizing ocean vistas, all with complete privacy in an ambiance embellished with special lighting, multiple fountains and an outdoor shower. Discover bespoke amenities, including Paul Ferrante custom lighting, a Control4 smart-home system, integrated speakers, advanced security features, whole-house water purification, and custom alder wood doors and windows throughout with custom shades and draperies. An elevator connects all levels, ensuring effortless access throughout the home. Kitchen includes a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and quartzite countertops, while the dining room hosts a temperature-controlled wine cellar and opens seamlessly to a protected patio via a full-wall glass pocket door. Enjoy hosting outdoor dinner parties with heaters, an enchanting original stone fireplace, beautiful plantings and a jasmine trellis creating the ideal atmosphere. Perfectly arranged, the floor plan lives like a single-story design with a secondary primary suite and an office on the main level. The top floor reveals a private primary retreat with lofty ceilings, ocean views and a fireplace. The primary bath shines with marble finishes, a luxurious ocean-view steam shower, and a large walk in closet. An attached two-car garage with ample guest parking will make all feel welcome. This meticulously designed home is just moments away from restaurants, galleries, resorts and Laguna Beach's village. Schedule your private tour today and embrace this truly unique property representing the pinnacle of coastal living.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Livel Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-922-9552 License #01871040 Listed on: 07/15/2025
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
Grant Deed | $3,600,000 | California Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $2,600,000 | None Available |
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $2,020,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $2,020,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Closed | $2,520,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $385,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $2,080,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $108,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
Previous Owner | $380,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
Previous Owner | $130,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
Previous Owner | $718,750 | Stand Alone First |
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/15/2025 09/15/25 | Sold | $7,300,000 | -2.6% | $1,929 / Sq Ft |
08/24/2025 08/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/15/2025 07/15/25 | For Sale | $7,495,000 | +108.2% | $1,980 / Sq Ft |
09/05/2014 09/05/14 | Sold | $3,600,000 | +0.1% | $1,200 / Sq Ft |
07/27/2014 07/27/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/11/2014 07/11/14 | For Sale | $3,595,000 | 0.0% | $1,198 / Sq Ft |
11/01/2012 11/01/12 | Rented | $9,500 | +6.7% | -- |
10/31/2012 10/31/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
10/29/2010 10/29/10 | For Rent | $8,900 | -- | -- |
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 | $51,386 | $5,060,890 | $4,026,200 | $1,034,690 |
2024 | $51,386 | $4,961,657 | $3,947,255 | $1,014,402 |
2023 | $50,506 | $4,864,370 | $3,869,858 | $994,512 |
2022 | $49,498 | $4,768,991 | $3,793,979 | $975,012 |
2021 | $48,490 | $4,675,482 | $3,719,587 | $955,895 |
2020 | $45,602 | $4,412,060 | $3,681,447 | $730,613 |
2019 | $40,390 | $3,878,608 | $3,609,262 | $269,346 |
2018 | $39,591 | $3,802,557 | $3,538,492 | $264,065 |
2017 | $38,795 | $3,727,998 | $3,469,110 | $258,888 |
2016 | $38,048 | $3,654,900 | $3,401,088 | $253,812 |
2015 | $37,464 | $3,600,000 | $3,350,000 | $250,000 |
2014 | $22,992 | $2,179,161 | $1,990,853 | $188,308 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Meital Taub
Livel Real Estate
(949) 922-9552
6 in this area
281 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Steven Faskowitz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(949) 510-3267
1 in this area
56 Total Sales
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Beth Faskowitz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(949) 338-4631
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
Seller's Agent in 2014
Ken Hanzlik
Compass
(949) 338-1666
28 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
William Coveny
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(310) 777-7800
23 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Shauna Covington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(949) 412-8088
1 in this area
97 Total Sales
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: LG25159212
APN: 656-146-03