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727 Balboa Avenue sold on November 30, 2017 for $2,270,000, 4.4% below the $2,375,000 asking price after 41 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
727 Balboa Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,064 sq ft
- 6,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1977
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$2,270,000
Subdivision Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
The home
About 727 Balboa Avenue
Panoramic Ocean, Catalina Island, Coastline and City Light Views! This modern, direct ocean view home embraces simplicity, warmth in adornment and stylish comfort. Carefully designed, each room, in its own way, evokes a feeling of airiness and sense of calm. The main level’s bright, open floor plan, along with it's large sliding glass doors, infuse the living area with an inherent feeling of cheerfulness and inner ease. Combined elements of quality stone, wood, glass and steel are all materials that quietly provide warmth and texture, blending together in clean lines and beautiful shapes to create a comfortable home environment. With consistent modern design throughout, the pleasing appearance of the home pairs seamlessly with nature's best elements to create a retreat atmosphere and today’s modern, popular and organic vibe. Truly breathtaking, unobstructed sunset views recharge the soul! Located in the prestigious and locally loved Portafina neighborhood. Just minutes from the Ocean, Victoria Beach, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 5-Star Montage Resort and all the top-tier restaurants and galleries that make the seaside community of Laguna Beach, famous around the world.
Property details for 727 Balboa Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,064 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1977. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-055-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG17219226
- Year Built
- 1977
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,064
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 65605505
- On Market Date
- 2017-09-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring
- Stone
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Tinted Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Modern
- Roof
- Asphalt, Stone
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 727 Balboa Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2017 | Sold | $2,270,000 | |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Listed for sale | $2,375,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 727 Balboa Avenue
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, 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). 46 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 Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Portafina home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 55
- Median per sq ft
- $1,265
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 Portafina sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 Bolsana | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 4,400 | $1,580 | 10 |
| 627 Nyes | Jul 17, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,638 | $2,749 | 0 |
| 766 Pelican | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 3,869 | $1,086 | 65 |
| 725 Balboa Avenue | May 21, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 3,316 | $1,297 | 3 |
| 723 Balboa Avenue | Apr 14, 2026 | $4,950,000 | 4,030 | $1,228 | 55 |
Schools
School District for 727 Balboa Avenue
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 Jun 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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