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561 ALTA VISTA Way sold on November 20, 2012 for $1,150,000, 4.1% below the $1,199,000 asking price after 140 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,299,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
561 ALTA VISTA Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionAlta Vista

About 561 ALTA VISTA Way
This gorgeous panoramic ocean view home perched on the hills of Alta Vista offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and approx 1480sqft completely remodeled sq ft. Originally designed and built by Chris Abel and finished by Mark Warren, no attention to detail was spared in turning this home into a model perfect property. Inside you will find luxury finishings such as Travertine tile entryways, fireplaces and bathroom flooring; granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, Dupont StainMaster carpeting throughout; solid Mahogany interior and exterior doors, cabinets, bases and sashes; custom blinds and antique stained glass windows; custom metal interior stair rails and bannisters with copper trim; all new electrical and copper plumbing systems and much more. The double 22' decks and floor to ceiling windows take advantage of the stunning Catalina, white water ocean and canyon views offered from almost every room in the house. This home truly must be seen to be appreciated!
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L38857
- Year Built
- 1947
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,700
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,625
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.175
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65614333
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Granite Counters
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks
- Roof
- Composition, Stone
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Security
- Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 561 ALTA VISTA Way
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,700 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1947. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-33. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,623-square-foot lot, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
561 ALTA VISTA Way was listed for sale on May 15, 2012 at $1,299,000.
About Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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Listed by Robert Dornin of HOM Sothebys Int. Realty
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