490 Arroyo Chico
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Listing broker / agent: Surterre Properties · Mele Brobeck · 949-230-5658 · CRMLS
MLS # LG26200813 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 05:47 UTC
About this property
Location Location Location! This beautiful one of a kind home is located on the most desirable cul-de-sac in Laguna Beach's renowned Village Neighborhood. This shady cut-de-sac is a rarity as it is beach restaurant and village close, which is truly magical. Perched above the street, it feels like you are in your own private world among the mature trees. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms with open concept living and dining area, its a contemporary yet timeless with an artistic flair. Stunning wood floors and craftsman-style architecture accents complete the ambience. French doors lead to a spacious peaceful outdoor space with rustic paths and brick patio. The large deck in front offers a tree house feel and serine area to relax. Two car garage offers plenty of parking and storage. This home is the benchmark for peaceful coastal living.
Property details
- MLS number
- LG26200813
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,438 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.132 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 2012
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Listing
- Days on market
- 34
Building
- Year built
- 2012
- Year built source
- Owner
- Architectural style
- Craftsman
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Entry level
- 2
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Asbestos Shingle
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Brick, Deck
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Cul De Sac
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Vinyl
- Property outlook
- Hills
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Middle / junior school
- Thurston
- High school
- Laguna Beach
- High school district
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach High (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 9–12 | 0.2 mi |
| Thurston Middle Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 6–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Canyon Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 2.8 mi |
| Moulton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 3.1 mi |
| El Morro Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | Not reported | 3.2 mi |
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts III (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Aliso Viejo | K–12 | 3.3 mi |
| Wood Canyon Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 3.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $3,800,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $3,800,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:54 | $3,800,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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