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281 Cypress Drive sold on August 24, 2017 for $1,850,000, 0.1% above the $1,849,000 asking price after 25 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,925,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
281 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,776 sq ft
- 7,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1912
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$1,850,000
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
The home
About 281 Cypress Drive
The charm factor on this home is off the charts! This North Laguna home is everything you’d expect in a quintessential beach cottage. Hardwood floors, large living room with fireplace and French doors that open up into a spacious and private back yard make this vintage home the perfect place to entertain or just unwind. This unique R-3 lot provides an excellent opportunity to update, expand or develop into a spectacular coastal retreat.
Two bedrooms and one full bath are on the first floor of the approximately 1776 square foot home. The upstairs master bedroom and bath feature a wall of windows letting in the sunlight and refreshing ocean breezes.
Located in the tree streets of north Laguna, this prime street to street property is in one of the most desirable parts of town. Just a block from downtown you are a quick stroll to our famous Main Beach, iconic Laguna Art Museum and Festivals of Arts and the many gourmet restaurants, including Urth Cafe. You’ll be minutes away from the heart of Laguna and all the unique living experience it has to offer.
Property details for 281 Cypress Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,776 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1912. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-094-03. Highlights include a fireplace and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG16066282
- Year Built
- 1912
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,776
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,000
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 49609403
- On Market Date
- 2016-03-31
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Wood Product Walls
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Covered
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Overhead Utilities
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 281 Cypress Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2017 | Sold | $1,850,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,925,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 281 Cypress 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 06059C0416K 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 5 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054027, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 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 281 Cypress Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Barry Tobin of Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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