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38 Lagunita Drive sold on October 3, 2017 for $3,400,000, 2.7% below the $3,495,000 asking price after 180 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $3,695,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Oct 3, 2017

38 Lagunita Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,061 sq ft
  • 7,007 sq ft lot
  • Built 1941

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$3,400,000

MLS# LG17101552

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.

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This home has a newer listing: MLS NP20170458 (Sold).

The home

About 38 Lagunita Drive

Located in the prestigious gated community of Lagunita, this luxurious classically charming beach home basks in the sun and ocean breeze. With ocean views from most rooms and just steps away from the beach, you'll never want to leave your home again. The kitchen and dining room are the heart of the home opening up to the private backyard and patios surrounded by colorful gardens, a lush grass lawn, and mature trees. The kitchen boasts a fireplace, an island with built-in stove top and storage, and a breakfast area. The spacious living room includes a fireplace, crown moldings, built-in cabinetry, french doors opening to the patio, and hardwood oak flooring. With 2 bedrooms downstairs and the master suite and 4th bedroom upstairs the flow is welcoming for large gatherings yet allows for privacy and quiet in many rooms. The master suite includes a large balcony with sweeping views, a fireplace, and a walk-in closet. A second "prep" kitchen is located directly off the main kitchen and includes a stove and oven, microwave, sink, a large pantry, and storage area. Over 3,000 sq ft of luxuriant Laguna charm -- and don't miss the secret hidden door!

Property details for 38 Lagunita Drive

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Lagunita neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,061 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1941. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-171-50. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and air conditioning.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG17101552
Year Built
1941
Living Area (sq ft)
3,061
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,007
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, Ocean
HOA Dues
$675
HOA Frequency
Quarterly
HOA Name
Lagunita
Parcel Number
65617150
On Market Date
2017-05-08
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$225 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring
Stone
Heating
Central
Cooling
Wall Window Units
Fireplace
Kitchen, Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
French Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Custom
Roof
Composition
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Patio and Porch
Covered, Patio, Stone
Parking
Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Lagunita (LA)
Community Features
Curbs, Gated
Association Amenities
Security
Security
Gated Community, Security Guard

The record

Property History for 38 Lagunita Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Feb 1, 2021 Sold $5,450,000 Compass
Oct 3, 2017 Sold $3,400,000
May 8, 2017 Relisted $3,695,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 38 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 0.5 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
933 Coast View Oct 22, 2026 $3,200,000 1,733 $1,847 29
9 Carmel Court Oct 21, 2026 $1,399,000 1,665 $840 1
699 Wendt Terrace Oct 19, 2026 $4,200,000 2,827 $1,486 8
31632 2nd Avenue Oct 16, 2026 $1,875,000 832 $2,254 0
1264 Anacapa Oct 16, 2026 $5,500,000 3,299 $1,667 0

Schools

Schools for 38 Lagunita Drive

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Elmorro
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Marcus Skenderian of Surterre Properties

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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