$3,500,000
FOR SALEActive326 Forest
Laguna Beach CA 92651
1,575
SF
Retail
Type
1916
Built
$2,222/SF
Cost/SF
Listing Agent
Location Analysis
About This Property
Located along Forest Avenue in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach, 326 Forest Avenue represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the community’s most distinctive historic storefront buildings. Originally constructed in 1916 and lovingly stewarded for nearly five decades as the home of Ken’s Jewelry, the property embodies Laguna Beach’s deep tradition of artistry, craftsmanship, and small-scale commerce. Today, the building stands as both a beautifully preserved architectural landmark and a highly flexible retail building with adaptable upper-level space. Positioned along one of the most desirable stretches of Forest Avenue and immediately adjacent to the Peppertree public parking lot, the property offers exceptional visibility and accessibility within Laguna Beach’s premier pedestrian retail corridor. For investors, retailers, and creative owner-users alike, 326 Forest Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a singular piece of Laguna Beach’s cultural and commercial fabric. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: Historic 1916 storefront building, One of Laguna’s oldest commercial properties, Prime Forest Avenue retail location, Adjacent to Peppertree public parking, Three-level building with flexible upper-level space, Approx. 1,575 SF building, Downtown Specific Plan zoning. The property will be delivered vacant at close of escrow, offering a rare opportunity for a jeweler, gallery, artisan brand, or boutique retailer to establish a long-term presence on Forest Avenue.
Property Information
Property Overview
Commercial - Retail
Property Type
Active
Status
0.0154 acres
Lot Size
1,575 SF
Square Footage
$2222.22/SF
Price per SF
1,916
Year Built
3
Stories
Property Highlights
N/A Property
Prime Location with High Visibility
Location Analysis
Building Details
Zoning & Use
Utilities & Systems
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