432squarefoot cabin in California beach town on the market for…$18.8 million?
Apr 13, 2026
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This teeny SoCal seaside property costs what?
There is no mistake in the headline; a quaint cabin overlooking the Pacific Ocean is up for sale – for $18.8 million.
The 432-square-foot tiny home at 1041 Marina Drive in Laguna Beach boasts a whopping zero bedrooms and o
ne bathroom. Its price tag equates to $43,519 per square foot.
The lot itself is 8,499 square feet – about 0.2 acres.
Plus Real Estate describes the century-old home as being set on “a rare, oversized lot with a gentle slope and desirable southeast orientation.”
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A 432-square-foot cabin in Laguna Beach is on the market for $18.8 million. (Credit: Ryan Kidder Studio)A 432-square-foot cabin in Laguna Beach is on the market for $18.8 million. (Credit: Ryan Kidder Studio)A 432-square-foot cabin in Laguna Beach is on the market for $18.8 million. (Credit: Ryan Kidder Studio)A 432-square-foot cabin in Laguna Beach is on the market for $18.8 million. (Credit: Ryan Kidder Studio)A 432-square-foot cabin in Laguna Beach is on the market for $18.8 million. (Credit: Ryan Kidder Studio)A 432-square-foot cabin in Laguna Beach is on the market for $18.8 million. (Credit: Ryan Kidder Studio)
“This property offers panoramic views of the coastline reminiscent of the French Riviera. By day, enjoy endless ocean vistas; by night, the coastline sparkles with lights,” the listing reads. “A private staircase leads directly to Shaw's Cove, one of Laguna Beach's most beautiful and swimmable beaches. Surrounded by lush, garden-like landscaping and wide lawns, the setting is peaceful and private, with only the sound of the waves as your backdrop.”
The charming seaside cottage situated on the seaside lot is “ideal to enjoy while planning your own oceanfront retreat,” the agency added.
“The only property of its kind, this is a rare opportunity to build on one of Laguna's most coveted streets,” Plus Realty says.
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To truly put the itty-bitty cottage property's hefty price tag into perspective, here are four houses in the Los Angeles area you can get for roughly $18.8 million, according to Zillow:
5373 Jed Smith Road, Hidden Hills: 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms; 13,802 square feet
610 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills: 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms; 8,685 square feet
1232 Corsica Drive, Pacific Palisades: 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 10,260 square feet
3350 Stone Ridge Road, Sherman Oaks: 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 11,618 square feet
Meanwhile, another Laguna Beach property is also fetching a price tag of over $18 million. The home at 2665 Victoria Drive, unlike the $18 million studio cottage that's just three miles to the north, has five bedrooms and six bathrooms over 5,342 square feet.
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