2155 Temple Hills Drive: An Award-Winning Build Opportunity Above Laguna Beach
Perched atop one of Laguna Beach’s most prestigious vantage points, 2155 Temple Hills Drive offers a rare combination of serenity, architectural pedigree, and ocean views from nearly every room. Set on approximately one-half acre, the property captures panoramic vistas of the Pacific, Catalina Island, and the sunsets that define this stretch of coastline.
What sets this offering apart is what comes with it. Design Review Board approved plans are in place for an award-winning 7,500-square-foot new residence, and the permit to break ground is imminent. Buyers acquire a livable home today and a fully vetted path to a celebrated architectural vision tomorrow.
Offered at $5,995,000.
“This is not a lot with an idea attached to it. The plans are DRB approved, the design has been recognized by the AIA, and the permit is nearly in hand. That is a very different starting line.”
Property Details
| Detail | Description |
| Address | 2155 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
| Offered At | $5,995,000 |
| Community | Temple Hills, Laguna Beach |
| Lot Size | Approximately one-half acre |
| Approved Plans | DRB approved for a 7,500 sq. ft. new residence; permit to break ground imminent |
| Architect | Anders Lasater Architects |
| Recognition | 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards, Unbuilt Category (The Sunset Duet & Sunrise Duet) |
| Views | Panoramic Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, sunset |
| Current Layout | Three lower-level bedrooms including two ocean-view primary suites, plus a den that serves as an additional bedroom |
| Parking | Three-car garage plus a broad guest driveway |
| Property Website | 2155templehills.com |
An AIA-Recognized Design, Ready to Build
The architectural project attached to this property, The Sunset Duet & Sunrise Duet by Anders Lasater Architects, was honored at the 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards in the Unbuilt Category. The jury recognized its quiet clarity, its sculptural stair, the floating upper volume, and the way the design answers the site rather than fighting it.
For a buyer, the practical value is time and certainty. Entitlement work in Laguna Beach is measured in years, not months. Here the design is complete, the Design Review Board has approved it, and construction can begin without starting the process from zero.
A Home to Live In While You Build
The current residence is no placeholder. The open main level features soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and walls of glass that frame the coastline. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances and centers on a grand island with white granite counters. An ocean-view breakfast nook, a custom Cellinite fixture in the dining room, and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room give the interior its warmth.
Flexible space runs throughout: a den that doubles as a fifth bedroom, a soundproofed upstairs media and game room, and a lower level with three bedrooms (two of them ocean-view primary suites), a spacious office, and an exercise room. Nearly every room on the lower level opens to sweeping views. Outside, the grounds offer a generous yard with ample room for a pool, gardens, or additional outdoor amenities.
Interior and Grounds
| Area | Highlights |
| Main Level | Open plan, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, walls of glass framing the coastline |
| Kitchen | Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances; grand island with white granite; ocean-view breakfast nook |
| Dining & Living | Custom Cellinite light fixture, wood-burning fireplace |
| Upper Level | Soundproofed media and game room |
| Lower Level | Three bedrooms including two ocean-view primary suites, office, exercise room, view access from nearly every room |
| Grounds | Approximately one-half acre with room for a pool, gardens, or additional outdoor amenities |
| Parking | Three-car garage plus broad driveway for guests |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the sale at 2155 Temple Hills Drive?
The sale includes the existing residence on approximately one-half acre plus the Design Review Board approved architectural plans for a new 7,500-square-foot home by Anders Lasater Architects.
Are the plans actually approved, or just submitted?
The plans are DRB approved. The permit to break ground is imminent.
Who designed the approved plans?
Anders Lasater Architects. The project, titled The Sunset Duet & Sunrise Duet, was honored at the 2025 AIA Orange County Design Awards in the Unbuilt Category.
Can a buyer live in the home while planning construction?
Yes. The existing residence is fully livable, with a chef’s kitchen, ocean-view primary suites, a media and game room, an office, and an exercise room.
Is a buyer required to build the approved design?
No. The approved plans are an asset conveyed with the property, not an obligation. A buyer may build the design as approved, live in the current home, or explore alternatives with the City of Laguna Beach.
What are the views like?
Panoramic Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island views, with sunsets visible from nearly every room. Temple Hills is one of the highest and most sought-after vantage points in Laguna Beach.
Is there room for a pool?
Yes. The grounds include a generous yard with ample space for a pool, gardens, or additional outdoor amenities.
How do I schedule a private showing?
Contact Kevin Aaronson and The Aaronson Group at 949-388-5194 or info@previewochomes.com.
View the full property website at 2155templehills.com
Watch the video tour on YouTube
2155 Temple Hills Drive is available for private tours by appointment.
Kevin Aaronson | The Aaronson Group | Keller Williams Luxury
949-388-5194 (call or email) | info@previewochomes.com
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