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    252 Chiquita St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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    $3,395,000

    Cottage, Duplex - Laguna Beach, CA

    Type:Duplex
    Property size:
    2,097 SF
    Lot size:
    4,356.00 Acres
    Days on Market:
    18
    Last Refresh:
    Feb 5 at 1:06 am

    Property Features for 252 Chiquita St

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Duplex
    Standard status
    Active
    Rooms
    Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Living Room
    Bedrooms
    5
    Bathrooms
    4
    APN
    05312420
    Parking
    5
    Parking features
    Driveway, Garage
    Exterior features
    Community Features Included: Storm Drains, Street Lights, Landscaped
    Size
    2,097 SF
    Lot size
    4,356.00 Acres

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Ductless, Heat Pump

    Building Details

    Year built
    1940
    Floors in Building
    2
    Number of units
    3
    Architectural style
    Cottage

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    Listing Contact
    Michael Johnson

    Compass (949) 438-4340

    Listing agent Michael Johnson (949) 438-4340 License #01429647

    Listing date Jan 19, 2026

    MLS# LG26011430 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Laguna Beach Triplex with Ocean Views

    This triplex, anchored by a classic Laguna ocean view cottage, is located at 252 and 254 Chiquita Street in Laguna Beach, CA. The property offers a blend of views, proximity to the beach and village, outdoor space, and charm. The unit mix includes a two-bedroom front vintage cottage with coastal views, a spacious two-bedroom rear upper unit with panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views, and a one-bedroom rear lower unit. The configuration allows for owner-occupancy, a vacation home with passive income, or investment potential. The property includes two alley garages, an alley parking apron, and an off-street parking pad in the front. Recent improvements have been made to enhance amenities and rentability. The property is situated on a 0.1-acre lot and has a total size of 2097 square feet.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Triplexes

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Laguna Beach
    County
    Orange
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -117.799164
    Latitude
    33.54904

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Triplex - Triplex in Laguna Beach featuring ocean views and rental income.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 252 Chiquita St Laguna Beach, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,395,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views from upper unit.; - Rare blend of views, beach proximity, and village access.; - Triplex configuration offers flexibility for owner-user, vacation home with income, or investment property.
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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