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780 Balboa Avenue sold on May 15, 2018 for $1,920,000, 4% below the $1,999,000 asking price after 299 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 15, 2018

780 Balboa Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,021 sq ft
  • 7,277 sq ft lot
  • Built 1974

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$1,920,000

MLS# LG18091656

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

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The home

About 780 Balboa Avenue

Best Larger Lot Portafina area PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW Home on the market under $2,000,000. NO STEPS TO THE FRONT DOOR, EXPANSIVE 850 SQ FT DECK, LARGE CORNER LOT, MOVE IN READY, AMPLE PARKING, and still Lots of Potential! Ocean View Balconies from every bedroom, fireplace in master bedroom and living room. Light, bright, open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Thoughtful orientation to maximize ocean views and ocean breezes. Sidewalk streets to safely Walk up to Moulton Meadows Park or down the hill to Victoria Beach. Hop on the Laguna Beach Trolly just steps from the home to get around town. Enjoy the views from the open kitchen thoughtfully laid out with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances which open up to the dining room and living room. French doors throughout. Built-in gas firepit and outdoor BBQ, and ample parking and amazing community make this home an entertainers delight. Recently Reduced. Be the next lucky owner of this beautiful home with all the best Laguna Beach has to offer!

Property details for 780 Balboa Avenue

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,021 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1974. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-034-07. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and an updated home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG18091656
Year Built
1974
Living Area (sq ft)
2,021
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,277
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
8
View
Ocean, Panoramic
Parcel Number
65603407
On Market Date
2017-05-26
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, All Bedrooms Up
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Plantation Shutters
Doors
French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Construction
Stone
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Rear Porch, Deck, Patio, Porch, Stone
Parking
Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Portafina (PF)
Community Features
Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 780 Balboa Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
May 15, 2018 Sold $1,920,000
May 26, 2017 Listed for sale $1,999,000
Oct 16, 2014 Sold $1,820,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Jan 10, 2012 Sold $1,200,000 Tri-Star Realty

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 780 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 122 of 122 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 5 of 122. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 15 of 122.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.6 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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 780 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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Listed by MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 10:55 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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