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31496 West Street sold on January 13, 2016 for $1,475,000, 1.3% below the $1,495,000 asking price after 63 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
31496 West Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,664 sq ft
- 0.28-acre lot
- Built 1939
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$1,475,000
Subdivision Laguna Royale
The home
About 31496 West Street
First time on the market for this classic Laguna Beach ocean view cottage. The 1939 residence has all the character of early beach home construction with hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, built-in cabinetry and z-style barn doors. Ocean views to the south and to Catalina Island. The board and batten constructed residence is situated on a 12,000 square foot parcel that borders open space wilderness. On the Street side is a 3 car garage w/ 8’ opening, enormous ocean view garage-roof deck and studio space. On the West Canyon side is found a large lawn, patios, wooded valley and winding trail to the wilderness area. The main house has four bedrooms, two baths, den, large living room with fireplace, ocean view dining area and an upgraded kitchen. The sunlit living room and kitchen area offers great potential for creating an ocean view great room. Despite the elevation, the main level can be accessed without stairs. Less than 10 minute walk to beach, shops, restaurants and hiking trails. Three generations of ownership have taken fine care of this special property. Truly a unique and large ocean view site.
Property details for 31496 West Street
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Laguna Royale neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,664 square feet of living space on a 0.28-acre lot. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-062-03. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15247116
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,664
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.275
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Creek Stream, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 05606203
- On Market Date
- 2015-11-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Gravity
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Composition, Rolled Hot Mop
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Raised, Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up, Trees, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck, Wood
- Parking
- Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, One Space, Workshop In Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Laguna Royale (LAR)
- Community Features
- Preserve Public Land, Valley, Park
The record
Property History for 31496 West Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2016 | Sold | $1,475,000 | |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31496 West 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 06059C0438K 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 48 of 216 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 209 of 216. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 6 of 216.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423053000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.7 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 34 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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About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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- Median price
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- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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Schools
School District for 31496 West Street
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Listed by William Rolfing of First Team Estates
Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 4:56 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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