Creator of 21 Jump Street’s Former Laguna Beach Home Sells For $20 Million
The oceanfront Laguna Beach estate once owned by television powerhouse Stephen J. Cannell has sold for $20 million.
Cannell, the late creator and co-creator of hit series like 21 Jump Street, The A-Team, and The Rockford Files, purchased the property in 1999 for $5.2 million.
Until his passing in 2010, he split his time between the coastal estate and his Pasadena residence, using the home not only as a family getaway but also as a creative space where some of his ideas came to life.
Property Highlights
Price: $20 million
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Size: 4,710 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Notable Features: Private peninsula extending into the Ocean, two dedicated offices (including Cannell’s former workspace), gourmet kitchen with oversized quartz island and Thermador appliances, wine cooler, warming oven, private deck with coastal views, spa-inspired bath with sauna, lower-level second kitchen and great room, spa, barbecue island, private gated entry, exclusive ocean access
Walking up to Cannell’s Former Laguna Beach Home
Walking up to Stephen J. Cannell’s former Laguna Beach estate, you’re first met with the sense of privacy created by the tall trees framing the property from the street.
A red-brick driveway and courtyard set the stage, leading toward a wooden garage door on one side and, at the center, a gated entrance built from brick and dark wood.
Lantern-style lights and stone lion statues frame the iron-topped wooden doors, creating a grand yet welcoming feel, while the greenery that surrounds the pathway softens the structure.
First Look Inside
Cannell’s former home combines classic coastal charm with modern upgrades, featuring open-plan interiors and expansive windows framing ocean views, as shown in the Instagram posts from The Covington Team.
The home opens up with a gourmet kitchen in the center of the home featuring a large quartz island, farmhouse sink, and professional-grade appliances, perfect for hosting gatherings.
The primary suite occupies the entire upper floor, with a private deck that captures uninterrupted coastline views from Palos Verdes to San Diego, alongside a spa bathroom with soaking tub, sauna, and updated fixtures.
The lower level of the home expands functionality with its own full kitchen, bedrooms, and living room, making it ideal for extended family or guests.
Among the home’s most notable features are its two dedicated offices, one of which served as Cannell’s creative workspace, which is toured in the post below.
Here, the legendary producer, director, and writer, who also authored over 100 books, blended the inspiration of coastal living with the demands of his prolific career.
Full Video Tour
For a full experience of the property, watch the video tour from Laguna Living, which provides a more in-depth look at how each room flows into the next.
The tour also highlights the sweeping views that stretch from the house all the way out to the water, showcasing the estate’s effortless connection to its surroundings.
Final Thoughts
Cannell’s former Laguna Beach estate reflects the life of a man whose creativity shaped decades of television.
Hidden behind its brick and wood gates, the home offered Cannell and his family a private sanctuary along one of California’s most coveted shorelines.
Now, to walk through its gates is to step into a legacy of storytelling, success, and California coastal living with an opportunity to create new memories within the walls once owned by one of television’s most prolific creators.
