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520 High sold on July 21, 2021 for $3,995,000, at the asking price after 1,872 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,695,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
520 High, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,850 sq ft
- 10,600 sq ft lot
- Built 1929
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$3,995,000
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 520 High
A rare find located in prestigious North Laguna on an oversized lot with ocean and Catalina views near beach, town and shopping. The Tiffany House a distinctive architectural home built in 1929 offers you the opportunity to create your dream home with character and charm of days gone by. The oversized living room with soaring beamed ceilings features a large fossil stone fireplace, hardwood floors and french doors open to a covered logia with an outdoor fireplace for easy indoor/outdoor entertaining. The large terraced yard is perfect for a gardening enthusiast with many planters and pathways. The sweeping main staircase leads to the master suite and one additional bedroom. The third secluded bedroom is on the opposite side of the living room and could be an additional second master or guest quarters. In addition there is a room off the living room on the main floor with it's own bath that could be an office, bedroom, library or TV room. All bedrooms are ensuite. The large kitchen has a sunny breakfast room and opens to the formal dining room with a coffered ceiling. This home is not on the list of historic inventory identified by the City of Laguna Beach. It is the best value in North Laguna the home that shares the back left corner and sits above this property just closed escrow at $4,975,000 on a smaller lot with plans to do a major remodel. Buyer to verify square footage, lot size and historical designation. Sold as is.
Property details for 520 High
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,850 square feet of living space on a 10,600-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-041-41. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and English architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG16080629
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,850
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,600
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.243
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 49604141
- On Market Date
- 2016-04-17
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Casement Windows
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, English
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains
The record
Property History for 520 High
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2021 | Sold | $3,995,000 | |
| Jul 11, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Price reduced | $3,995,000 | From $4,295,000 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | Listed for sale | $4,695,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 520 High
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 141 of 170 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 168 of 170. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 170.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626561005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 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
Schools for 520 High
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Connie Maxsenti of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jul 21, 2021 at 9:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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