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729 Marlin sold on May 25, 2015 for $2,850,000, 5% below the $2,999,000 asking price after 462 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
729 Marlin, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,200 sq ft
- 10,742 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
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$2,850,000
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 729 Marlin
Style, Space and Quality prevail in this soft contemporary home located above Victoria Beach and the famed Montage Resort. This versatile home with panoramic Coastal views is situated on a corner lot and offers a 4 car garage (2 separate 2 car garages) and ample on site parking. The oversized flat lot offers a large private grassy yard. A gated entry leads you to a dramatic foyer with slate tile and soaring wood ceilings. The inviting floor plan opens to the main living area with a step down living room and dining room with panoramic views. An adjoining family room offers a built in entertainment center. The sunfilled kitchen is a chefs delight with a butlers pantry, work desk, dual appliances, gas range, built in refrigerator, large skylight and spacious dining area. A separate bedroom suite with ocean views is located a few steps away. Off the main level is a bonus room/office with built-ins and an oversized deck with stunning coastal views. The lower level with volume ceilings opens to a large private yard. The sumptous master suite with sitting area and fireplace offers a walk in closet and spacious bath. 2 additional bedrooms, a gym and large secondary family room/game room are also located on this level. An exceptional home, location and value!
Property details for 729 Marlin
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,200 square feet of living space on a 10,742-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-057-08. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15020499
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,200
- Living Area Source
- See Remarks
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,742
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.247
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65605708
- On Market Date
- 2015-01-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 729 Marlin
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2015 | Sold | $2,850,000 | |
| Jan 30, 2015 | Relisted | $2,999,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 729 Marlin
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 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 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 |
Schools
School District for 729 Marlin
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Victoria Strombom of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:51 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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