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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.

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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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 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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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
| 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 780 Balboa Avenue
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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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