495 Arroyo Chico

4,456 Sq. Ft.
$1,661 / Sq. Ft.
4,456
Sq. Ft.
$1,661
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set on nearly one-acre in the heart of the Village is 495 Arroyo Chico – an enchanting 3-structure legacy estate steeped in local history dating more than a century. Tucked behind private gates at the base of a natural amphitheater (believed to be the original site of the Pageant of the Masters), the compound emanates conspicuous grandeur, achieved with unbridled privacy and luxurious accommodations complemented by time-honored elements including dozens of native trees, original paths and planters...Set on nearly one-acre in the heart of the Village is 495 Arroyo Chico – an enchanting 3-structure legacy estate steeped in local history dating more than a century. Tucked behind private gates at the base of a natural amphitheater (believed to be the original site of the Pageant of the Masters), the compound emanates conspicuous grandeur, achieved with unbridled privacy and luxurious accommodations complemented by time-honored elements including dozens of native trees, original paths and planters winding the property, and one of the largest pools in Laguna, rumored to be the former public pool whose steps rehabilitated World War II soldiers. While unequivocally significant in antiquity, the residence also boasts modern amenities and appointments in each of the main house, guest house, and media/pool house including a state-of-the-art kitchen, spacious bedrooms with ensuite baths, media/gaming room, Smart Home technology, and a Chiltern Firehouse-inspired bar fit with wine dispenser, ice maker, wine refrigerator and drawers. High-end finishes adorn each structure, among them Statuario Altissimo marble countertops, wide plank wood floors, custom windows and millwork. Additional highlights of the sprawling estate are a gas firepit, fruit trees, herb garden and the piece de resistance – an ethereal outdoor dining area beneath a canopy of 100-year-old wisteria. A rare offering of space, location, comfort and history – this distinctive estate is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
  1. Listed by Tim Smith • DRE #01346878 • Brokerage DRE #00616212 • Coldwell Banker Realty
  2. Listed by Marci Surfas • DRE #02019597 • Brokerage DRE #00616212 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 495 Arroyo Chico

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Pool, Trees/Woods
Parking Spaces Total
12
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Forced Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
4456
LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2022 06:32 AM

Property Details for 495 Arroyo Chico

StatusClosed
MLS #NP20073084
Days on Market48
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1944
Lot Size0.92 AC / 39,991 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Tim Smith, DRE #01346878; Coldwell Banker Realty, Marci Surfas, DRE #02019597

Sold By Compass, Janelle File, DRE #01952433

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Building Information for 495 Arroyo Chico

Stories1Year Built1944Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 39,991 SF

Payment Calculator

$41,109 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$36,066

Property Taxes

$5,043

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 495 Arroyo Chico

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash to New Loan
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 870
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.05
  • Tax Lot: 92,93
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Curbs
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Home Automation System, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Wainscoting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
  • Room Type: Center Hall, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Media Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Rooms: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Kitchenette, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fire Pit
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Fire Pit
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Fire Pit
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Floor Coverings: Stone, Wood
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Custom Covering
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Security: Security System
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Second Garage Detached
  • View Description: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private, Waterfall
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Waterfall
  • Spa Features: Private, In Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Additional Parcels Description: 644-063-17
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Carport, Driveway, Garage
  • Uncovered Spaces: 7
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 7
  • Parking Non-Garage: Carport, Driveway, See Remarks
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, See Remarks
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: The Village
  • Builders Tract Code: The Village (VIL)
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 495 Arroyo Chico

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2020

Price Change

SDMLS #NP20073084

$7,995,000
Jul 15, 2020

Sold

SDMLS #NP20073084

$7,400,000
Jul 15, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #NP20073084

$7,400,000
Jul 15, 2020

Sold

CLAW #NP20073084MR

$7,400,000
Jul 1, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #NP20073084

Jun 1, 2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #NP20073084

Jun 1, 2020

Pending

CLAW #NP20073084MR

Jun 1, 2020

Pending

SDMLS #NP20073084

Jun 1, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #NP20073084

Apr 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NP20073084

$7,995,000
Apr 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP20073084

$7,995,000
Apr 7, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP20073084MR

$7,995,000
Nov 7, 2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #NP19200282

$7,995,000
Nov 7, 2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #NP19200282MR

Aug 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP19200282

$7,995,000
Aug 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP19200282MR

$7,995,000
Aug 16, 2019

Expired

CRMLS #LG19065772

$8,750,000
Aug 15, 2019

Expired

CLAW #LG19065772MR

Jun 10, 2019

Price Change

CRMLS #LG19065772

$8,750,000
Mar 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG19065772

$9,195,000
Mar 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG19065772MR

$9,195,000
Jun 25, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,000,000
Jun 25, 2014

Sold

CLAW #LG13130571MR

$4,000,000
May 24, 2014

Pending

CRMLS #LG13130571

May 24, 2014

Pending

CLAW #LG13130571MR

May 22, 2014

Price Change

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,200,000
Jan 25, 2014

Price Change

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,495,000
Jul 4, 2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG13130571MR

$4,995,000
Jul 4, 2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,995,000
Dec 21, 2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L29211

$4,595,000
Sep 20, 2010

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #L32585MR

Sep 20, 2010

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L32585

$4,499,000
Apr 1, 2010

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L32585MR

$4,499,000
Apr 1, 2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L32585

$4,499,000
Mar 23, 2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L29211

$4,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2020

Price Change

SDMLS #NP20073084

$7,995,000
07/15/2020

Sold

SDMLS #NP20073084

$7,400,000
07/15/2020

Sold

CRMLS #NP20073084

$7,400,000
07/15/2020

Sold

CLAW #NP20073084MR

$7,400,000
07/01/2020

Pending

CRMLS #NP20073084

06/01/2020

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #NP20073084

06/01/2020

Pending

CLAW #NP20073084MR

06/01/2020

Pending

SDMLS #NP20073084

06/01/2020

Pending

CRMLS #NP20073084

04/14/2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NP20073084

$7,995,000
04/14/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP20073084

$7,995,000
04/07/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP20073084MR

$7,995,000
11/07/2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #NP19200282

$7,995,000
11/07/2019

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #NP19200282MR

08/23/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NP19200282

$7,995,000
08/23/2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NP19200282MR

$7,995,000
08/16/2019

Expired

CRMLS #LG19065772

$8,750,000
08/15/2019

Expired

CLAW #LG19065772MR

06/10/2019

Price Change

CRMLS #LG19065772

$8,750,000
03/25/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG19065772

$9,195,000
03/25/2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG19065772MR

$9,195,000
06/25/2014

Sold

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,000,000
06/25/2014

Sold

CLAW #LG13130571MR

$4,000,000
05/24/2014

Pending

CRMLS #LG13130571

05/24/2014

Pending

CLAW #LG13130571MR

05/22/2014

Price Change

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,200,000
01/25/2014

Price Change

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,495,000
07/04/2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG13130571MR

$4,995,000
07/04/2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG13130571

$4,995,000
12/21/2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L29211

$4,595,000
09/20/2010

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #L32585MR

09/20/2010

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L32585

$4,499,000
04/01/2010

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L32585MR

$4,499,000
04/01/2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L32585

$4,499,000
03/23/2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L29211

$4,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 495 Arroyo Chico

Taxable ValueLand$5,416,647Additions$455,427Total$5,872,074
Tax Record2025$60,512 ($5,043 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths8Total Finished SqFt3,842 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,842 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1944CountyORANGEAPN644-063-02Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 495 Arroyo Chico

This home is within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
El Morro Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Thurston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Laguna Beach High School
Public9 to 12

Anneliese School
PrivatePK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Tim Smith, DRE #01346878; Coldwell Banker Realty, Marci Surfas, DRE #02019597

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