
Sold
486 Alta Vista Way sold on October 27, 2017 for $1,265,000, 5.4% above the $1,200,000 asking price after 21 days on the market. The details are below for reference.
486 Alta Vista Way Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionAlta Vista

About 486 Alta Vista Way
VIEWS, VIEWS, SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS from almost every room of this classic, two story, natural wood-walled beach cottage located just a few turns up in the hillside neighborhood of Alta Vista. Enjoy Panoramic Ocean, White Water, rocks & beaches, the Coastline from Goff Island up to the Queen Mary, Catalina Island, and endless City-Lights. This former Frank & Madeleine Visca Estate home hasn't been on the market for over 50+ years. Bring your love, care, and imagination to restore this unique Laguna Beach home to its former glory; with two bedrooms, two and a half baths, two large view decks. The upper level, main entry is located off of Lomita Way, a quiet cul-de-sac street. The upper level contains the open living room with a large view deck, the dining room, kitchen, and a half bath. The lower level has the charming family room with a vaulted ceiling & a cozy fireplace, master bedroom suite, second bedroom with walk-in closet, and the second full bath. Accessible off the master bedroom, the lower view deck has a good-sized pool in it which needs restoration repairs. Or, consider this street-to-street lot location as a potential blank slate for your Ocean View Dream Home.
486 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $1,265,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,351 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 2,430 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1936
- MLS® Number
- LG17193310
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG17193310
- Year Built
- 1936
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,351
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,430
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 65614305
- On Market Date
- 2017-08-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wood Product Walls, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Radiant
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Construction
- Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Sloped Up
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Concrete, Garage
- Pool Features
- Private, See Remarks
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Major
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Suburban
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 486 Alta Vista Way
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,351 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1936. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool, a fireplace, a two-car garage, air conditioning, and cottage architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
486 Alta Vista Way was listed for sale on August 18, 2017 at $1,200,000.
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.
Looking for something similar
486 Alta Vista Way is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Laguna Beach regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Browse Laguna Beach homes for saleCall (949) 494-8830
Selling near 486 Alta Vista Way
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Alta Vista sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 500 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
Similar Homes for Sale in Laguna Beach







Explore Laguna Beach Real Estate
See every home for sale in Laguna Beach, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 486 Alta Vista Way? Talk to Realatrends.
Listed by Paul Marchi of NuVISION REALTY
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.
Browse Homes by City
Be first to see new Laguna Beach listings
New Laguna Beach homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.