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196 NYES Place sold on March 1, 2012 for $990,000, at the asking price after 287 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,595,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
196 NYES Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 7,400 sq ft lot
- Built 1975
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$990,000
Subdivision Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach sits south of Victoria Drive off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, a southwest-facing stretch of sand reached by stairways from Victoria and Dumond Drives.
The home
About 196 NYES Place
Fabulous beach close location on the ocean side of PCH. Wood and glass home features full kitchen with center island, cozy living room with fireplace and ocean view deck, separate family room which also opens to a large deck and backyard area, four bedrooms plus an office area, individual laundry room and ample parking. Enjoy the white water view from home or just walk down to beautiful Victoria Beach, a local favorite! House has a Short Term Lodging Permit from the City of Laguna Beach, allowing investors to do vacation rentals under 30 days.
Property details for 196 NYES Place
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Victoria Beach neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-161-18. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, a 7,400-square-foot lot, central air, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L36084
- Year Built
- 1975
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area Source
- See Remarks
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65616118
- Listing Terms
- Short Sale
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Windows
- Stained Glass
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Covered, Carport, Driveway
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Victoria Beach (VB)
The record
Property History for 196 NYES Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | Sold | $990,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 196 NYES Place
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 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very 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 20 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 21 of 21. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324018, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach sits south of Victoria Drive off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, a southwest-facing stretch of sand reached by stairways from Victoria and Dumond Drives. Its landmark is La Tour, the 1926 concrete Pirate Tower built by William E. Brown, and the beach fronts the Lagunita community within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 933 Coast View | Oct 22, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,733 | $1,847 | 29 |
| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
| 31632 2nd Avenue | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,875,000 | 832 | $2,254 | 0 |
| 1264 Anacapa | Oct 16, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 3,299 | $1,667 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 196 NYES Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:56 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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