Sold
1170 MARINE Drive sold on June 25, 2012 for $3,250,000, 11.6% below the $3,675,000 asking price after 32 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1170 MARINE Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,864 sq ft
- 6,650 sq ft lot
- Built 1978
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$3,250,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC15197598 (Sold).
The home
About 1170 MARINE Drive
NORTH LAGUNA BEACH First time on the market, 1170 Marine Drive is one of the great original North Laguna Beach homes located on the ocean side of PCH just steps from Shaw s Cove and across from Crescent Bay beach. Exquisitely designed Cape Cod traditional home that features a private front entry courtyard with formal entry, four bedrooms, four baths, formal living & dining rooms, large gourmet kitchen with chopping block center island, separate breakfast room with adjoining family room. Upstairs master suite and bath with a spacious sitting room and balcony to enjoy the city lights and ocean views. Upstairs fourth bedroom opts as optional bonus game room, an large enclosed rear yard plus a three car garage and four additional parking spaces on the driveway.
Property details for 1170 MARINE Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,864 square feet of living space on a 6,650-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1978. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-161-24. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, a three-car garage, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L38900
- Year Built
- 1978
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,864
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,650
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.153
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- City Lights, Ocean, Peek A Boo, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05316124
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Traditional
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Brick
- Lot Features
- Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Security
- Security System
The record
Property History for 1170 MARINE Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2016 | Sold | $4,500,000 | Teles Properties |
| Jun 25, 2012 | Sold | $3,250,000 | |
| May 20, 2012 | Listed for sale | $3,675,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1170 MARINE 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 06059C0416K 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 42 of 48 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 48 of 48. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 40 of 48.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563023, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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 North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
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 North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools
School District for 1170 MARINE Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Harold Noriega of HOM Sotheby's International R
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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