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51 Lagunita Drive sold on November 1, 2016 for $3,725,500, 6.7% below the $3,995,000 asking price after 127 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,290,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
51 Lagunita Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,032 sq ft
- 6,460 sq ft lot
- Built 1938
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$3,725,500
Subdivision Lagunita
Lagunita is a gated community on the ocean side of South Coast Highway in South Laguna Beach, bordered to the north by Victoria Beach and its landmark 1926 stone tower.
The home
About 51 Lagunita Drive
Summer, Sea and Style with single story living. This ocean community of Lagunita is one of Laguna’s best kept secrets. Situated in an exclusive gated community, this wonderful open floor plan fills the windows with ocean and white water views. Upon entrance to the house there are open wrap around decks. Designed for one story living, this home features 3 bedrooms with attached apartment or In Laws quarters. An entertainers delight with oversized great room dining and indoor outdoor lifestyle of ocean living. This timeless beach house engulfs sweeping views of waves breaking on the sand and surfers caching the next wave. Light, bright, graceful living by the sea. All of this and located nearby Laguna’s 5-star Montage resort with award winning restaurants, great beaches, Laguna’s famous art galleries and amazing shopping.
Property details for 51 Lagunita Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lagunita neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,032 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1938. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-171-64. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, a gated community, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG16138969
- Year Built
- 1938
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,032
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,460
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $675
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- Parcel Number
- 65617164
- On Market Date
- 2016-06-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $225 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lagunita (LA)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Gated
- Security
- Gated Community
The record
Property History for 51 Lagunita Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2016 | Sold | $3,725,500 | |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Listed for sale | $4,290,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 51 Lagunita 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 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 1 of 148 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 148 of 148. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 148.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324017, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Lagunita
Lagunita is a gated community on the ocean side of South Coast Highway in South Laguna Beach, bordered to the north by Victoria Beach and its landmark 1926 stone tower. Homes here date to the early 1940s, and the neighborhood sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District, a short walk from the Montage resort and Treasure Island Park.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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 Laguna Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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| 1264 Anacapa | Oct 16, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 3,299 | $1,667 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 51 Lagunita Drive
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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:13 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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