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653 Thalia Street sold on February 13, 2019 for $1,955,000, 2% below the $1,995,000 asking price after 115 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,150,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
653 Thalia Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,700 sq ft
- 5,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1927
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$1,955,000
Subdivision The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants.
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,100,000
The home
About 653 Thalia Street
The stunning Spanish Colonial Architecture of this home is captivating from the moment you walk into the front garden. Located in the heart of the Village in Laguna Beach, this charming home is well within walking distance to the beach, Heisler Park, shops and restaurants. The large private courtyard showcases award winning landscaping, outdoor kitchen with fireplace, 2 tier fountain, and a tranquil Koi pond with waterfall. This beautiful landscaped area features passion fruit, pomegranate, apple and olive trees as well as mature grape vines. Fully equipped with custom FX Luxor brass and copper LED lighting the courtyard presents a spectacular nighttime display. Inside, the home is equally as impressive. Encompassing 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an extra den, which could easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom this house does not disappoint. The kitchen has a separate dining area open to the main den with fireplace. There is also a roomy loft perched above the master walk-in closet. The home's interior also possesses beautiful hardwood floors, custom hand painted Spanish tiles, arched doorways, ornate solid wood doors, and so much more. The back and side yard of the home are both private and functional with an outdoor shower, sitting area, and a stunning entrance to the driveway with automatic opener for the solid wood stylish entry gate. Parking for 4 cars and garage storage as well as street parking. Ocean views and mountain views from the courtyard await you.
Property details for 653 Thalia Street
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,700 square feet of living space on a 5,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1927. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-093-09. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, single-story living, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18231019
- Year Built
- 1927
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,700
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1148
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- City Lights, Courtyard, Hills, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64409309
- On Market Date
- 2018-09-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, None
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Stained Glass, Wood Frames
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Koi Pond, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Paved
- Fencing
- Block, Brick, Good Condition, Masonry, Privacy
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 653 Thalia Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2019 | Sold | $1,955,000 | |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000 | |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Sold | $1,710,000 | Teles Properties, Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 653 Thalia Street
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
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 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 31 of 31. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 28 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626193005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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 The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants. It fronts Main Beach Park and the bluff-top trails of Heisler Park, sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District, and keeps its historic gallery-town character along the coast.
The Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $3,100,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,728
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 The Village sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
| 634 Glenneyre | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 1,300 | $2,304 | 0 |
| 499 Legion | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,810,000 | 2,335 | $1,632 | 86 |
| 609 Seaview Street | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,130,000 | 888 | $2,399 | 6 |
| 750 Griffith Way | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,950,000 | 2,050 | $1,927 | 77 |
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Schools
School District for 653 Thalia Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Farzan Parvizi of First Team Estates
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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