2870 Zell Drive

Laguna Beach , CA 92651

MLS#: OC25248941

$3,250,000

Status: Active
Listing number: OC25248941
Listing provided by: Luxe Real Estate
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
On site: 7 days ago
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Top Of The World (TOW) - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1964

Sq.Footage

1,952

Welcome to 2870 Zell Drive, a beautifully detailed coastal retreat in Laguna Beach’s highly desired Top of the World neighborhood. Positioned to capture ocean, Catalina, and sunset views, this home offers the perfect blend of relaxed comfort and timeless charm. The main level features an open-concept layout with chevron-patterned hardwood floors, a statement fireplace, and a floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed wine display. The chef’s kitchen includes Thermador stainless-steel appliances, a built-in refrigerator, walk-in pantry, and a center island, all opening to the dinning and family room plus a spacious front patio ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite showcases ocean and sunset views, a private balcony, and a spa-inspired bath with a free-standing soaking tub and designer finishes. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level, along with an expansive ocean-view deck featuring a built-in wet bar and generous lounge space for outdoor dining and enjoying coastal sunsets. Located minutes from Laguna’s award-winning schools, hiking trails, and world-class beaches, this residence captures the essence of modern coastal living in one of the area’s most sought-after enclaves.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Other Exterior Features

    Barbecue, Balcony

  • Parking

    Attached

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    Ocean

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.1832

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,250,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 952

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,664

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Top Of The World

  • Middle School

    Thurston

  • High School

    Laguna Beach

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Association Amenities

    Dog Park

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    63

  • Water Source

    Public

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Elementary School

Top Of The World

Middle School

Thurston

High School

Laguna Beach

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Welcome to 2870 Zell Drive, a beautifully detailed coastal retreat in Laguna Beach’s highly desired Top of the World neighborhood. Positioned to capture ocean, Catalina, and sunset views, this home offers the perfect blend of relaxed comfort and timeless charm. The main level features an open-concept layout with chevron-patterned hardwood floors, a statement fireplace, and a floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed wine display. The chef’s kitchen includes Thermador stainless-steel appliances, a built-in refrigerator, walk-in pantry, and a center island, all opening to the dinning and family room plus a spacious front patio ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite showcases ocean and sunset views, a private balcony, and a spa-inspired bath with a free-standing soaking tub and designer finishes. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level, along with an expansive ocean-view deck featuring a built-in wet bar and generous lounge space for outdoor dining and enjoying coastal sunsets. Located minutes from Laguna’s award-winning schools, hiking trails, and world-class beaches, this residence captures the essence of modern coastal living in one of the area’s most sought-after enclaves.

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