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    252 Chiquita, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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    Triplex with ocean views, beach proximity, and outdoor space.

    Type:Multifamily
    Added:
    Jan 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    117
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 19 at 9:33 pm

    Property Features for 252 Chiquita

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

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    Listing Contact
    Michael Johnson

    Listing agent Michael Johnson License #01429647

    Listing office Compass

    Listing date Jan 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views from the spacious two‑bedroom rear upper unit.
    • Rare blend of views, beach proximity, and village proximity.
    • Triplex configuration provides flexibility for owner‑user, vacation home with income, or investor opportunity.
    • Critical parking provided by two alley garages, an alley parking apron, and an off‑street parking pad.
    • Unit mix: two‑bedroom front cottage with coastal views, a spacious two‑bedroom rear upper, and a rentable one‑bedroom rear lower unit.
    • Classic Laguna ocean view cottage with appealing charm.

    Overview

    The triplex at 252 and 254 Chiquita Street, anchored by a classic Laguna ocean view cottage, offers a blend of views, beach and village proximity, 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. This configuration provides flexibility for an owner-user or a vacation home with passive income, and delivers a Laguna Beach cap rate for an investor. Parking is provided by two alley garages, an alley parking apron, and an off-street parking pad in the front. Recent improvements have enhanced amenities and rentability. The property is located in Laguna Beach.
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    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 with ocean views, beach proximity, and outdoor space.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 252 Chiquita 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 the spacious two‑bedroom rear upper unit.; Rare blend of views, beach proximity, and village proximity.; Triplex configuration provides flexibility for owner‑user, vacation home with income, or investor opportunity.
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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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    • 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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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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