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2155 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Most Laguna Beach buyers eventually run into the same wall. They find a location they love, then discover the house on it cannot grow with them. The lot is too tight, the topography is unforgiving, or the approval process for anything meaningful stretches out for years.

2155 Temple Hills Drive removes that wall. The property offers a functional 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence of approximately 4,800 square feet today, along with Design Review Board approved plans for an entirely new home of approximately 7,500 square feet. The heavy lift, design, review, and municipal approval, is already complete.

The Property as It Stands Today

The existing residence is livable and rentable while plans move forward, which matters more than most buyers expect. Three bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and roughly 4,800 square feet of interior space give a family real room to operate during a build cycle, or a long runway to enjoy the property before breaking ground.

Temple Hills sits in the hills above Laguna Village, minutes from Main Beach, the Laguna Beach arts district, and the canyon trail network. The elevation delivers ocean and canyon views along with a quieter setting than the coast highway corridor, while keeping downtown Laguna a short drive away.

DRB Approved Plans for an Award Winning 7,500 Square Foot Home

The approved architectural program was designed by Anders Lasater Architects and is known as The Sunset Duet and Sunrise Duet. In 2025 the project was honored at the AIA Orange County Design Awards in the Unbuilt Category.

The jury recognized the design for its quiet clarity, its sculptural stair, a floating upper volume, and a thoughtful response to the specific conditions of the site. Rather than fighting the hillside, the design uses it. The result is a vision for the property that reads as calm and disciplined rather than oversized.

For a buyer, the practical value is straightforward. The design phase, the neighbor notification process, and the Design Review Board hearings have already been navigated. What remains is the construction path, executed against a plan set that has been vetted publicly and honored professionally.

Three Paths for One Property

Move in as is. Take the existing 4,800 square foot home, enjoy the Temple Hills location, and hold the approved plans as future optionality.

Build the approved design. Execute the Anders Lasater program and finish with roughly 7,500 square feet of new construction on one of the more compelling hillside parcels in Laguna Village.

Adapt the approved framework. Use the approved envelope as the starting point for a modified program suited to a specific family. Starting from an approved baseline is materially different from starting from nothing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Design Review Board approval mean in Laguna Beach?

Laguna Beach requires most significant residential projects to pass through the Design Review Board, which evaluates height, bulk, neighborhood compatibility, view impact, and site response. The process is public and can run long. Approved plans mean that review has already been completed for this design.

How large is the approved new home?

The approved plans call for a new residence of approximately 7,500 square feet, replacing the existing 4,800 square foot home.

Who designed the approved plans?

Anders Lasater Architects. The project, presented as The Sunset Duet and Sunrise Duet, was recognized in the Unbuilt Category at the 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards.

Can a buyer live in the existing home instead of building?

Yes. The existing three bedroom residence is functional and can be occupied, remodeled, or held while a buyer evaluates the build path. The approved plans are an option, not an obligation.

Can the approved design be modified?

Modifications are possible, though changes to an approved plan set may require additional review depending on scope. Starting from an approved envelope generally shortens the path compared with starting from a blank sheet.

Where is Temple Hills located?

Temple Hills is a hillside enclave above Laguna Village in Laguna Beach, positioned between the downtown village and Laguna Canyon, with ocean and canyon views and quick access to Main Beach and the arts district.

How do I schedule a private showing?

Call The Aaronson Group at 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com to arrange a private tour of 2155 Temple Hills Drive.

See More of the Property

Full photography, floor plans, and the approved design presentation are available on the dedicated property website: 2155templehills.com

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