Laguna Beach, CA 92651 1550 Bluebird Canyon Drive
$3,688,000



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Presented By: Brandon Brown with BayBrook Realty; 949-232-4044
Home Details
Introducing the largest permit-ready homesite currently available in coveted Bluebird Canyon, Laguna Beach. This exceptional coastal property is a legally established SB9-approved lot split, providing added certainty and protection regarding land use and subdivision rights. The offering includes a Design Review Board–approved set of architectural plans for a striking modern single-family residence, designed by Horst Architects, a renowned local firm known for thoughtful, site-responsive coastal design.
The approved plans include approximately 4,393 square feet of living space, a 525-square-foot garage, and an elevated ocean-view deck. The expansive 12,363-square-foot lot captures panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island from a quiet ridgeline setting between upper Bluebird Canyon and Morningside Drive. This offering is not raw land. It includes the permit-ready building plans and associated process management for a 4-bedroom, 4-1/2 bath residence with an office, expansive indoor-outdoor living areas, an integrated water feature, an in-ground spa, and a carefully considered arrival and circulation experience.
The home’s design received the 2025 AIA National New Residential Design Award, underscoring the project's architectural quality and design integrity. Fully approved plans materially reduce time and project risk, allowing a buyer to move directly to permitting and construction rather than navigating years of hearings and redesigns. Final building department clearance is anticipated in Summer 2026. Architectural plans also include an optional accessory dwelling unit (subject to a separate approval and permitting process).
The site offers a rare combination of elevation, privacy, low-traffic surroundings, and multiple access routes toward PCH, enhancing both daily livability and emergency egress considerations. Planned features include solar with battery backup, EV charging, heat pump systems, advanced fire-safety design, and modern smart-home infrastructure, subject to the buyer's final specifications. Well-suited for an end-user or design-forward buyer seeking certainty, speed to construction, and architectural excellence in one of Laguna Beach’s most desirable non-HOA hillside settings.
A rare opportunity to bring an award-winning architectural vision to life with approvals already secured and a streamlined path to construction.
Presented By: Brandon Brown with BayBrook Realty; 949-232-4044
General for 1550 Bluebird Canyon Drive
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
CityLaguna Beach
Community FeaturesPark
CountyOrange
Current FinancingOther
Current UseResidential, Single Family
DirectionsFrom PCH, turn onto Cress St, turn onto Bluebird Canyon Dr, turn left to stay on Bluebird Canyon Dr, turn left to stay on Bluebird Canyon Dr, turn right to stay on Bluebird Canyon Dr, lot will be on the left
DisclosuresCovenants/Restrictions Disclosure
Expected Active Date 2026-03-23
HOANo
HOA Fee$
Land Lease Y/NNo
Listing TermsCash, Cash to New Loan
Lot Size Square Feet12364
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaLV - Laguna Village
New ConstructionNo
Possible UseResidential
PostalCityLAGUNA BEACH
Property TypeLand
Senior Community Y/NNo
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameLower Bluebird (LB)
ViewCatalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Waterfront FeaturesOcean Side Of Freeway
Exterior for 1550 Bluebird Canyon Drive
InclusionsDesign Review Approved Plans & associated process management
Lot Size Acres0.2838
Lot Size Area12364
Lot Size SourceOwner
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School
N/A
Elementary School
Big Hollow Elementary School
Limor Zamir
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