Sold
461 Locust Street sold on March 16, 2015 for $3,100,000, 3% below the $3,195,000 asking price after 60 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
461 Locust Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,884 sq ft
- 0.28-acre lot
- Built 1920
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$3,100,000
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 LG17138258 (Sold).
The home
About 461 Locust Street
PERFECTION! This iconic 1920 estate is the Crown Jewel of North Laguna and sits on a rare and generous DOUBLE LOT in the coveted Tree Streets neighborhood. Perhaps the most beautiful historic home in North Laguna, structure was taken down to the studs and received a total no-expense spared renovation by Keith Gallo. Top of the line modern functionality while maintaining and enhancing it's vintage charm. All new electrical, plumbing, heating, in-home sound/security/video system accompanies a gourmet chef's dream kitchen outfitted with oversized island/bar, professional-grade appliances and flooded with natural light. All original doors & windows have been rebuilt, copper gutters, oak plank flooring throughout, vintage tiles w/private master suite w/large rain-head shower, romantic claw foot tub, dual vanities open to private deck overlooking the parklike estate grounds. Professionally landscaped, irrigated & lit with secret gardens, brick patios & pathways meander under mature & prolific fruit/avocado trees. Convenient to everything, yet a quiet & aesthetically incomparable street. Turn-key perfection, quality, location and charm, there is simply nothing finer. Breathtaking on every level, you will be swept away by it's ambiance. Reasonably priced to sell!
Property details for 461 Locust Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,884 square feet of living space on a 0.28-acre lot. The home was built in 1920. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-154-08. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, an updated home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15011266
- Year Built
- 1920
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,884
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,197
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.28
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 49615408
- On Market Date
- 2015-01-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Casement Windows, French Mullioned, Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Ranch, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Park
- Security
- Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 461 Locust Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2017 | Sold | $3,800,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
| Mar 16, 2015 | Sold | $3,100,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000 | |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Sold | $2,000,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 461 Locust 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 06059C0416K 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 27 of 28 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 27 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626052001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 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 461 Locust Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Mark Christy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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