Sold
968 Oriole Drive sold on July 20, 2018 for $2,200,000, at the asking price after 151 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,395,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
968 Oriole Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,408 sq ft
- 6,076 sq ft lot
- Built 1981
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$2,200,000
Subdivision Lower Bluebird
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG23197968 (Sold).
The home
About 968 Oriole Drive
With ocean views from virtually every room, 968 Oriole Drive presents a masterful re-imagining of a classic contemporary home. A wide open great room establishes the main floor of the home, anchored by an open kitchen at one end and a magnificent fireplace surrounded with a unique textured tile treatment at the other. A wall of French doors open to the view and a full length entertainment deck, complete with integral space heaters for evening dinners. Though each bath has its own unique style treatment, the master bath establishes a design benchmark - spa-like, with Philippe Starck fixtures and Spanish tile. Each bedroom looks out to the view. The home has end-to-end, sophisticated design, while carrying a welcoming, warm vibe. Positioned on the hill to create the wonderful views, the property is close to the beach, village shops, and restaurants. Created for entertaining, or simply relaxing, the home would serve well as a primary residence or as a lock-and-leave second home. Rarely are homes of this design caliber available at this price level - 968 Oriole Drive is a one-of-a-kind home.
Property details for 968 Oriole Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lower Bluebird neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,408 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-162-08. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, an updated home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18002667
- Year Built
- 1981
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,408
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,076
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64416208
- On Market Date
- 2018-01-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Bath
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lower Bluebird (LB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains
The record
Property History for 968 Oriole Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Sold | $2,839,000 | Livel Real Estate |
| Jul 20, 2018 | Sold | $2,200,000 | |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 968 Oriole 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 06059C0417K 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 153 of 196 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 196 of 196. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 196.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 38 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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.
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Schools
Schools for 968 Oriole Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Top Of The World
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Michael Johnson of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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