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1179 Temple Hills Drive sold on September 18, 2020 for $10,650,000, 14.8% below the $12,500,000 asking price after 17 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 18, 2020

1179 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 6 beds
  • 8 baths
  • 6,217 sq ft
  • 53,923 sq ft lot
  • Built 2000

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$10,650,000

MLS# 20608730

The home

About 1179 Temple Hills Drive

Perched on a private/gated knoll above Laguna Village, this celebrity owned compound featured in Architectural Digest commands a panorama of ocean, island, coastline and canyon views. Designed by Mark Singer AIA, the main house, live/work/guest house, pool pavilion and generous motor court all set amidst beautiful terraced landscaping. The single level main house is serene, with high ceilings, polished concrete floors, walls of glass opening to wraparound patios with endless views. Spacious owners suite complete with spa-style bath/lounge, office space, herb/vegetable garden, opens to jacuzzi with year-round sunsets. Separate two-story, two bedroom live/work guest house with full kitchen and apartment with kitchenette. Down another level is a two-story pavilion with pool/jacuzzi, dining area, fireplaces, barbecue, outdoor kitchen, bathrooms and ocean views. Lompoc stone and ipe boardwalks meander through the tranquil retreat like gardens. A rare secluded estate of exceptional beauty.

Property details for 1179 Temple Hills Drive

This 6-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 6,217 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-184-34. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a pool and a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached four-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
20608730
Year Built
2000
Living Area (sq ft)
6,217
Lot Size (sq ft)
53,923
Levels
One
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
7
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
4
View
Coastline, Courtyard, Ocean, Pool
Parcel Number
64418434
On Market Date
2020-07-25
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Dressing Area, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Windows
Custom Coverings, Skylights
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Roof
Metal, Tar Gravel
Construction
Concrete
Lot Features
Bluff, Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
Patio and Porch
Covered, Open, Patio, Wood, Wrap Around
Parking
Concrete, Covered, Carport, Electric Gate, Guest, Private, Uncovered
Fencing
Chain Link, Wood
Pool Features
In Ground
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private

Community Features

Security
Security Gate, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 1179 Temple Hills Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 18, 2020 Sold $10,650,000
Aug 18, 2020 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Jul 25, 2020 Listed for sale $12,500,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1179 Temple Hills Drive

We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.

Hazard zones

Flood zone

Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0417K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.

CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.

Earthquake fault zone

Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.

California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.

Liquefaction zone

Outside the liquefaction zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.

Tsunami hazard area

Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.

California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 192 of 271 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 269 of 271. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 11 of 271.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626192000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 31 public charging ports within 3 miles.

U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.

These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).

Official maps

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The neighborhood

About Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

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Homes sold
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Median price
$3,350,000
Median days on market
33
Median per sq ft
$1,619

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Schools

School District for 1179 Temple Hills Drive

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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Kevin Augunas of Compass

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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