Listed by Derek LeBon of Bon Life Real Estate Corporation (949-422-5937)
Investment Opportunity: Income-Producing Duplex in Coveted Laguna Canyon A rare chance to acquire a turnkey, income-producing duplex on an oversized lot in one of Coastal Orange County's most supply-constrained submarkets. Tucked into Laguna Canyon - a neighborhood defined by scarcity, character, and consistent rental demand - this property offers dual income streams, strong tenant appeal, and long-term appreciation upside in a market where new inventory is virtually nonexistent. Unit A - Upper | 3 Bed | 2 Bath The primary income driver. Spacious living room, full kitchen, dedicated office, inside laundry, and central A/C - features that command premium rents in Laguna's tight rental pool. Mature landscaping and canyon setting deliver the lifestyle factor today's renters pay up for. Unit B - Lower | 1 Bed | 1 Bath + Office A flexible, light-filled unit ideal for long-term tenancy, executive rental, or owner occupancy under a house-hack strategy. The added office space broadens the renter profile to include remote professionals - a growing demand segment in coastal OC. The Land Generous lot with lush, tropical landscaping, a natural dry riverbed, and mature, high-yielding avocado trees - adding both curb appeal and tangible long-term value. Privacy, mature foliage, and canyon character are difficult to replicate and consistently support above-market rents. Location Fundamentals Walking distance to downtown Laguna Beach, the Sawdust Festival grounds, and the Pageant of the Masters Minutes to world-class beaches and the Pacific Coast Highway corridor Located in a guarded, low-inventory market with strong historical appreciation Year-round rental demand driven by tourism, arts community, and remote-work professionals The Investment Case Dual-income duplex with immediate cash flow House-hack opportunity: live in one unit, offset ownership costs with the other Multigenerational compound potential Long-term hold play in a supply-constrained, brand-name coastal market Value-add potential through rent optimization, short-term/mid-term rental strategy (subject to local regulations), or future redevelopment of the lot Properties like this - true duplexes on large lots in Laguna Canyon - rarely come to market. A grounded opportunity for the investor who values scarcity, location, and durable demand.

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