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520 DIAMOND Street sold on January 16, 2015 for $3,500,000, 12.5% below the $3,999,000 asking price after 190 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
520 DIAMOND Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,946 sq ft
- 0.51-acre lot
- Built 1961
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$3,500,000
Subdivision Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch.
16 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,650,000
The home
About 520 DIAMOND Street
An impeccably maintained landmark ocean and coastline view home, designed by famed architect J. Herbert Brownell. This beautifully landscaped half-acre parcel was once part of a botanical garden. With near-total privacy from the street, this architectural home is one of Laguna's truly hidden gems! Separate structure with soaring curved beams and over-sized skylights houses the private pool, refreshment bar, fireplace and dual shower/dressing rooms. This estate was originally built in 1961 for Leroy and Dorothy Childs, the founders of the Pottery Shack. You will be surprised at the size of the off-street motor court parking!
Property details for 520 DIAMOND Street
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,946 square feet of living space on a 0.51-acre lot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-253-16. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15010687
- Year Built
- 1961
- Builder Model
- Landmark home.
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,946
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 22,196
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.51
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 64425316
- On Market Date
- 2015-01-15
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Free Standing, Masonry, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Kitchen
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Level, Sprinklers Timer, Trees, Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Indoor, Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Gutters
The record
Property History for 520 DIAMOND Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2015 | Sold | $3,500,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2015 | Relisted | $3,999,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 520 DIAMOND Street
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
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 70 of 74 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 74 of 74. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 69 of 74.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 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 Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch. Its 1920s and 1930s shingled cottages, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman homes lie within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Woods Cove home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 16
- Median price
- $3,650,000
- Median days on market
- 34
- Median per sq ft
- $2,006
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 Woods Cove sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Moss | Oct 13, 2026 | $3,275,000 | 2,107 | $1,554 | 73 |
| 455 Agate | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,525,000 | 1,882 | $1,342 | 49 |
| 376 Diamond | Aug 18, 2026 | $4,237,500 | 1,650 | $2,568 | 37 |
| 590 Diamond Street | Jul 30, 2026 | $4,225,000 | 3,755 | $1,125 | 11 |
| 2482 Glenneyre Street | Jul 16, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,988 | $1,685 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 520 DIAMOND Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Ray E. McAfoose of Coldwell Banker Resd. Brk.
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:46 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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