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527 Nyes Place sold on September 13, 2013 for $1,900,000, 13.6% below the $2,199,000 asking price after 176 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,599,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
527 Nyes Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,572 sq ft
- 8,040 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$1,900,000
Subdivision Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
The home
About 527 Nyes Place
Views? This home has panoramic ocean views from every single room in the house! An architectural and engineering masterpiece. This one of a kind home was designed and built by legendary architect, Dariouche Showghi, as his family's private residence. Perched up on the hills above Victoria Beach, the surrounding hillsides and canyon perfectly frame the home's spectacular ocean views. The home features 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an open kitchen, living room and family room. It has an attached 2 car garage, plus additional on-site parking, an office, over 600 square of ocean and hillside view deck space, an outdoor retreat, plus another 600 square feet of built out storage space which makes an ideal artist or music studio.
Property details for 527 Nyes Place
This 3-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,572 square feet of living space on an 8,040-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-025-13. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG13034942
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,572
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,040
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.185
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, Canyon, Ocean, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 65602513
- On Market Date
- 2013-03-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room, See Through
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Tinted Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Construction
- Stucco, Steel
- Foundation
- Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Tie Down
- Lot Features
- Paved, Steep Slope
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 527 Nyes Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2013 | Sold | $1,900,000 | |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 527 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 122 of 122 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 5 of 122. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 15 of 122.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324004, 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). 44 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 Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Portafina home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 55
- Median per sq ft
- $1,265
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 Portafina sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 Bolsana | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 4,400 | $1,580 | 10 |
| 627 Nyes | Jul 17, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,638 | $2,749 | 0 |
| 766 Pelican | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 3,869 | $1,086 | 65 |
| 725 Balboa Avenue | May 21, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 3,316 | $1,297 | 3 |
| 723 Balboa Avenue | Apr 14, 2026 | $4,950,000 | 4,030 | $1,228 | 55 |
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Listed by Marcus Skenderian of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 12:07 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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