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496 Cliff Drive 3 sold on October 23, 2019 for $1,223,000, 2% below the $1,248,000 asking price after 345 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,675,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
496 Cliff Drive 3, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 1 bed
- 2 baths
- 936 sq ft
- Built 1960
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$1,223,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
9 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $1,750,000
The home
About 496 Cliff Drive 3
BEST-PRICED UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN-FRONTING CONDO IN LAGUNA BEACH. This stunning condominium provides all the advantages of carefree condo living yet gives the feeling of living in a single-family cottage home. Situated on the front-row of prestigious Cliff Dr in North Laguna, this home directly overlooks sandy beaches, scenic crashing of waves against rock outcroppings, luscious greenery of famed Heisler Park, Catalina Island, and glorious year-round sunsets. Oriented towards the favored north coast, this unit also benefits from its serene position fronting Myrtle St. This renovated home features a large great room comprising a LR; open formal DR; large, romantic fireplace; and wide open kitchen with bar seating—all overlooking forever ocean views through new telescoping doors that bring the outdoors in and provide access to a large ocean-facing balcony. The great room also opens up thru double French doors to a magnificent 32’x16’ private ocean view patio—unique among Laguna Beach condos. The outdoor spaces bring total indoor/outdoor SF to about 1,560sf, giving this 1BR unit an extremely functional and versatile entertaining space. The large ocean view master bedroom offers an en suite spa-like bathroom with a separate shower as well as a jetted spa tub. The unit also features a formal entry; powder room; 1-car subterranean gated garage; and lots of storage. All new exterior windows and doors. Community laundry. Ideal walk-to-town location near restaurants, shops and galleries.
Property details for 496 Cliff Drive 3
This 1-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 936 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 933-420-03. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, single-story living, a gated community, and an attached one-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- LG18207658
- Year Built
- 1960
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 936
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,561
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0358
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Ocean, Trees Woods, Water
- HOA Dues
- $730.25
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Ocean Cliff Manor Association
- Parcel Number
- 93342003
- On Market Date
- 2018-08-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Tile
- Heating
- Fireplaces, Radiant
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Great Room
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, End Unit, No One Below
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, French Mullioned, Garden Windows, Insulated Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed, No Stairs, Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Flat
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Rear, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Assigned, Underground, Electric Gate, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, On Site, Private, One Space, Community Structure
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Masonry
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Controlled Access, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Insurance, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Storage, Trash, Water
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 496 Cliff Drive 3
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | Sold | $1,223,000 | |
| Aug 25, 2018 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000 | |
| Mar 10, 2016 | Sold | $1,200,000 | Opus Real Estate, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 496 Cliff Drive 3
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 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
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 2 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 2 of 12. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 11 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054022, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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 North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $1,750,000
- Median days on market
- 25
- Median per sq ft
- $1,665
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 Cypress 5 | May 29, 2026 | $799,000 | 480 | $1,665 | 30 |
| 484 Cliff Drive 10 | May 1, 2026 | $1,899,000 | 1,135 | $1,673 | 0 |
| 430 Cypress | Mar 24, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 879 | $1,706 | 37 |
| 631 Cliff Dr. A-15 | Feb 25, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 944 | $3,173 | 3 |
| 1565 N Coast 5 | Jan 15, 2026 | $1,750,000 | 1,847 | $947 | 448 |
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Schools
Schools for 496 Cliff Drive 3
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Albert Rogers of Opus Real Estate, Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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