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618 Loretta Drive sold on December 24, 2014 for $1,875,000, 6% below the $1,995,000 asking price after 149 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,395,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
618 Loretta Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,800 sq ft
- 8,276 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$1,875,000
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 618 Loretta Drive
Beautifully remodeled to perfection...Full on Catalina Island Views...This gorgeous home is clean and crisp with a Mediterranean flair...Large open floor plan with a sweeping staircase entry up into the open living room, dining room and large beautiful all new kitchen, with the best appliances. High vaulted ceilings, travertine flooring throughout, custom ironwork and beamed ceiling accents. Large ocean view deck across the main entertainment areas, casual dining bar at kitchen and huge formal dining room. Upstairs there is a separate bedroom with beautiful new bath and a large balcony that overlooks the secluded backyard. The master bedroom and retreat/office/library is downstairs along with two other bedrooms and new baths. This has just been completed as a major remodel with nothing spared, a breath of fresh air to for the discerning home buyer...
This home could easily be a 5 bedroom home, seller will add a closet to large study/den...
Plans available to add additional square footage and to add a pool...
Property details for 618 Loretta Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,800 square feet of living space on an 8,276-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-053-22. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG14164522
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,800
- Living Area Source
- See Remarks
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,276
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.19
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65605322
- On Market Date
- 2014-07-30
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Stone
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Front Yard
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters
The record
Property History for 618 Loretta Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2014 | Sold | $1,875,000 | |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000 | |
| Apr 24, 2014 | Sold | $1,350,000 | South Coast Real Estate Invest |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 618 Loretta 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 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
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 0.6 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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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Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 9:52 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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