Architecture

Modern & Contemporary Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach has drawn modern architects for generations, and its steep, view-rich lots suit the style: homes that step down the hillside with walls of glass toward the ocean. Contemporary homes sit beside the cottages and mid-century landmarks that give the town its character.

North Laguna and the oceanfront from Woods Cove to Victoria Beach have some of the most ambitious new homes on the coast, and the hills above town have glass houses with views up and down the coast.

Neighborhood guides: North Laguna, Woods Cove, Victoria Beach.

Market Snapshot

The Market for Modern & Contemporary Homes in Laguna Beach

40

For Sale Now

$7.87M

Median Asking Price

44

Sold, Last 12 Months

$3.31M

Median Sale Price

$1,425

Median Sale Price per Sq Ft

95.9%

Median Sale-to-List

Homes for sale from CRMLS as of ; sales are modern & contemporary homes in Laguna Beach that closed in the last 12 months. Sale-to-list compares each sale price with the final asking price. A dash means fewer than three homes behind the figure.

For Sale Now

40 Modern & Contemporary Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach

Highest price first, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

180 High

$4,735,000

5 BD · 4 BA · 3,147 SQFT

Listed by Mark Christy, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Homes are included when the CRMLS listing gives a modern or contemporary architectural style. Listings are chosen from how each listing agent describes the home in CRMLS and have not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.

What to Know Before You Buy in Laguna Beach

  • Design review in Laguna Beach is thorough; it shapes what modern homes can look like.
  • Hillside homes need geology, drainage and fire review.
  • Glass walls bring heat and glare; ask about glazing.
  • Flat roofs and decks need good waterproofing; ask the history.

Questions

Modern & Contemporary Homes in Laguna Beach FAQ

Does Laguna Beach allow modern homes?

Yes, but new homes and major remodels go through design review, which shapes their size and look.

How many modern & contemporary homes are for sale in Laguna Beach right now?

40 homes are for sale, asking $1,399,000 to $27,950,000. 44 sold in the last 12 months, at a median price of $3,312,500. This page updates from CRMLS throughout the day.

Where can I find original mid-century homes?

See the mid-century modern guide on this site, which gathers homes from the 1930s through the 1970s.

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