Experience a slice of California history at 451 Hawthorne Road, a stunning 1921 Craftsman home, beautifully restored by the current owners nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach. This rare architectural treasure unfolds across a 17,762 sq foot private lot of coveted North Laguna real estate, boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths - a perfect blend of century-old craftsmanship and modern luxury. The estate-like grounds feature a lush lawn, garden pavilion, oversized private pool, mature trees, and a variety of fruit trees creating a private oasis with ocean views. Inside, discover a gourmet kitchen with top-tier appliances, granite counters, and a bar counter that opens to a spacious dining room with three sets of French doors leading to the main patio and gardens. The main living room, graced with ocean views, features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, custom solid wood flooring, and open-beamed ceilings. The lower level includes a warm and inviting family room, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a powder room. One main level bedroom serves as a self-contained guest house, complete with a new bathroom and small kitchen, accessible from both inside and outside the home. The upper level houses the primary bedroom suite impressing with a spacious sitting room, fireplace, high open-beamed ceilings, and access to an upper deck offering spectacular ocean views; the ultimate private sanctuary. The primary bathroom boasts an oversized shower and separate tub. Completing this sumptuous primary suite is a private office or massage room. Across the hallway a generous bedroom and bathroom complete the upper level. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this property benefits from the Mills Act, a California state law that provides significant property tax reductions to owners who actively preserve historic buildings. This incentive not only ensures the conservation of architectural treasures but also offers substantial financial advantages to discerning buyers. With its oversized garage and onsite parking for 7 cars, 451 Hawthorne Rd isn't just a home; it's a living legacy of California's rich cultural tapestry, waiting for its next chapter to be written. This rare opportunity allows you to own a piece of Laguna Beach history, where every detail tells a story of creativity, independence, and timeless beauty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$2,933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Brian Johnson•DRE #00787688• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 949-939-8000
Bought with Richard Dewey•DRE #01988199• Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Information For Comp Purposes Only. Do Not Go To The Property As This Is A Closed Sale. Historical Gem From The 1920's On Three Large Contiguous Lots In Prime North Laguna
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,727 (+63.7%)
$1,633,020 + $402,866
$2,035,886
2024
$13,270 (−1.4%)
$1,633,020 + $402,866
$2,035,886
2023
$13,455 (+0.6%)
$871,562 + $337,683
$1,209,245
2022
$13,375 (+6.9%)
$867,741 + $336,748
$1,204,489
2021
$12,507 (−0.6%)
$866,789 + $337,030
$1,203,819
2020
$12,586 (+7.3%)
$811,602 + $314,054
$1,125,656
2019
$11,726 (−4.7%)
$834,133 + $307,006
$1,141,139
2018
$12,299 (−3.3%)
$775,123 + $282,707
$1,057,830
2017
$12,713 (+55.5%)
$823,077 + $305,182
$1,128,259
2016
$8,175 (+17.9%)
$823,077 + $305,182
$1,128,259
2015
$6,934 (+0.7%)
$466,017 + $252,169
$718,186
2014
$6,887 (−1.9%)
$503,052 + $94,303
$597,355
2013
$7,023 (+9.2%)
$503,052 + $94,303
$597,355
2012
$6,432 (+2.4%)
$515,354 + $96,609
$611,963
2011
$6,281 (+1.3%)
$467,548 + $87,647
$555,195
2010
$6,201 (−78.3%)
$383,443 + $159,100
$542,543
2009
$28,558
$638,044 + $119,608
$757,652
2008
$28,533
$2,269,411 + $422,165
$2,691,576
Tax history for 451 Hawthorne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,727 (+63.7%)
$1,633,020 + $402,866
$2,035,886
2024
$13,270 (−1.4%)
$1,633,020 + $402,866
$2,035,886
2023
$13,455 (+0.6%)
$871,562 + $337,683
$1,209,245
2022
$13,375 (+6.9%)
$867,741 + $336,748
$1,204,489
2021
$12,507 (−0.6%)
$866,789 + $337,030
$1,203,819
2020
$12,586 (+7.3%)
$811,602 + $314,054
$1,125,656
2019
$11,726 (−4.7%)
$834,133 + $307,006
$1,141,139
2018
$12,299 (−3.3%)
$775,123 + $282,707
$1,057,830
2017
$12,713 (+55.5%)
$823,077 + $305,182
$1,128,259
2016
$8,175 (+17.9%)
$823,077 + $305,182
$1,128,259
2015
$6,934 (+0.7%)
$466,017 + $252,169
$718,186
2014
$6,887 (−1.9%)
$503,052 + $94,303
$597,355
2013
$7,023 (+9.2%)
$503,052 + $94,303
$597,355
2012
$6,432 (+2.4%)
$515,354 + $96,609
$611,963
2011
$6,281 (+1.3%)
$467,548 + $87,647
$555,195
2010
$6,201 (−78.3%)
$383,443 + $159,100
$542,543
2009
$28,558
$638,044 + $119,608
$757,652
2008
$28,533
$2,269,411 + $422,165
$2,691,576
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
49615205
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R1
Residential Low Density Zone
This zone is intended for low-density, single-family residential areas, which will provide a suitable environment for family life for residents. The zone is intended to provide a quiet living environment free from rooming and boarding houses, commercial and industrial activities, and, to the greatest degree possible, free from other than local vehicular traffic. All new development in this zone shall be compatible with the immediate residential neighborhood with respect to scale, mass and height. The purpose of this zone is to allow low-profile, single-family residences that preserve existing public and private views and minimize building mass and bulk in a manner that is sensitive to their terrain and to environmental constraints.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Sep 29, 2016 • Final
Residential - addition
Addition
Sep 29, 2016 • Final
Building - residential - second residential unit
Convert a guest room into a second residential unit and install a new kitchen.
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway Level, Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower, Upgraded
Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Barbecue Private
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: Parking
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 49615205
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Seller
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Hiking, Suburban
School Information
Elementary School: El Morro
Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
High School: Laguna Beach
High School District: Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School 2: ELMOR
Middle Or Junior School 2: THURST
High School 2: LAGBEA
Location Information
Latitude: 33.54854700
Longitude: -117.79131500
Other Subdivision Name: North Laguna (NL)
Directions: Cross Streets: Hawthorne/High Drive
Subdivision Name: North Laguna (NL)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 49615205
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-939-8000
Days Active in MLS: 81
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 81
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Brian
List Agent Last Name: Johnson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Richard
Buyer Agent Last Name: Dewey
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Around this home
Schools
El Morro Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Thurston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Laguna Beach High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Laguna Beach, CA • 92651
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$10.78M – $13.05M
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