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461 Locust Street sold on December 15, 2017 for $3,800,000, 4.9% below the $3,995,000 asking price after 125 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,250,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
461 Locust Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,884 sq ft
- 12,250 sq ft lot
- Built 1920
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$3,800,000
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 461 Locust Street
MILLS ACT APPROVED - 50% PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION!! PERFECTION. SITUATED ON A DOUBLE LOT AND QUITE POSSIBLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE HOME IN LAGUNA. 461 LOCUST IS THE CROWN JEWEL OF THE COVETED TREE STREETS NEIGHBORHOOD. The original 1920 estate structure was taken down to the studs by renowned contractor Keith Gallo in 2015 and offers State of the Art modern functionality while enhancing the original character. All new electrical, roof, plumbing, HVAC, in-home audio/video/security systems and a gourmet chef's dream kitchen with oversized island/bar, professional-grade appliances. All original doors/windows were rebuilt, copper gutters, heavy shake roof, oak-plank DuChateau flooring, vintage tile, romantic master bath. Professionally landscaped by Ruben Flores, the over 12,000' grounds are parklike serenity with custom irrigation/lighting, Bocce court, secret dining areas, vintage brick shaded deck, mature fruit trees, Heaven! This property sits on a quiet street in Laguna's best neighborhood, convenient to everything, but quiet and secluded on an aesthetically incomparable street. TURN-KEY PERFECTION, quality, location, charm. None finer, this restored vintage estate is breathtaking on every level. Don't forget, this is a DOUBLE LOT, one of only a handful in this area. Rare opportunity to own the best!
Property details for 461 Locust Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,884 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1920. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-154-08. Highlights include water views, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG17138258
- Year Built
- 1920
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,884
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,250
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Trees Woods, Water
- Parcel Number
- 49615408
- On Market Date
- 2017-06-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shake
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Gentle Sloping, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 461 Locust Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2017 | Sold | $3,800,000 | |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000 | |
| Mar 16, 2015 | Sold | $3,100,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Sold | $2,000,000 | Villa Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 461 Locust Street
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
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 27 of 28 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 27 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626052001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 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 461 Locust Street
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- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Mark Christy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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