Sold
461 Alta Vista Way sold on October 6, 2017 for $2,450,000, 3.9% below the $2,550,000 asking price after 135 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,875,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
461 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,827 sq ft
- 4,278 sq ft lot
- Built 2002
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$2,450,000
Subdivision Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific.
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,720,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG26047298 (Sold).
The home
About 461 Alta Vista Way
Stunning contemporary with premium 270 degree ocean views. New construction in 2002; home remodeled in 2016 and 2017. Panoramic ocean views to the North Laguna Coastline, Catalina Island and South to the Montage Rock. Surrounded by lush vegetation. 2 newly remodeled en suite full baths and powder room on main floor. Downstairs master suite with large walk in closet, master bath. 4th bedroom downstairs could also be office/bonus room or master suite lounging area with ocean views and separate entrance door. Romantic fireplace in living room with fire and ice. Brazilian cherry wood laminate flooring, travertine and porcelain tile flooring and granite and quartzite countertops are used throughout the house. Euro Kitchens Siematic custom cabinets and high end stainless kitchen appliances. Expansive ocean views from kitchen, great room, upstairs master, and office/bonus room. New deck with porcelain tiles, aluminum modern railings on upper level and lower decks with matching interior staircase railings. Air-conditioning, electronically controlled awnings and Hunter Douglas blinds. Private patio off downstairs master and 2 car garage with ample storage. Walking distance to beautiful Victoria Beach with close proximity to the Montage Resort, the Ranch and acclaimed Laguna Beach art galleries, shops and restaurants. Matterport video attached.
Property details for 461 Alta Vista Way
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,827 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-09. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and new construction.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG17075131
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,827
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,278
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65614309
- On Market Date
- 2017-04-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Lighting
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Paved, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio, Tile, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Bath
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Storm Drains
The record
Property History for 461 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Sold | $3,730,000 | Livel Real Estate |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Sold | $3,045,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Sold | $2,450,000 | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Relisted | $2,875,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 461 Alta Vista Way
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
Moderate 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 72 of 86 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 86 of 86. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 6 of 86.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 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 Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Alta Vista home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,720,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $1,373
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 Alta Vista sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2590 Iris | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,531 | $1,796 | 129 |
| 683 Alta Vista Way | Jul 17, 2026 | $2,670,000 | 1,931 | $1,383 | 29 |
| 2581 Iris | May 28, 2026 | $2,705,000 | 1,882 | $1,437 | 22 |
| 461 Alta Vista Way | May 8, 2026 | $3,730,000 | 2,736 | $1,363 | 4 |
| 599 Alta Vista Way | Apr 8, 2026 | $2,735,000 | 2,100 | $1,302 | 10 |
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Schools
Schools for 461 Alta Vista Way
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- Middle
- Thurston
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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