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955 Katella Street sold on December 13, 2018 for $1,425,000, 8.1% below the $1,550,000 asking price after 100 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
955 Katella Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,680 sq ft
- 5,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1960
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$1,425,000
Subdivision Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views.
19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,250,000
The home
About 955 Katella Street
955 Katella is a gorgeous 2 bedroom 2 bath ocean view home, on a double lot (5,000sf) in Arch Beach Heights, with sit down sunset and Catalina views. The home originally had 3 bedrooms, but has been converted by the owner so that all of the lower level is a large master suite. (If a new owner desired, the home could readily be converted back to three bedrooms.) The upper level of this lovely home boasts one bedroom, full bath, living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, and a large remodeled deck. The lower level has a sitting room with fireplace, bedroom, full bath and space for an office, plus a large remolded outdoor area. French doors welcome you to this serene outdoor setting, with a water feature and beautiful low maintenance landscaping. The home boasts wood floors, stainless steel appliances, direct access to a courtyard in the front of the house, and access to both decks from up or down stairs. There is also direct access to the 2-car garage. Don’t miss the chance to own this beautiful home!
Property details for 955 Katella Street
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,680 square feet of living space on a 5,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-437-04. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18242729
- Year Built
- 1960
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,680
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1148
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64443704
- On Market Date
- 2018-08-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Disposal
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Near Park, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
- Community Features
- Foothills, Park
The record
Property History for 955 Katella Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2018 | Sold | $1,425,000 | |
| Aug 12, 2018 | Relisted | $1,550,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 955 Katella 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 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 100 of 129 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 129 of 129. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 44 of 129.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626204000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 42 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 Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views. It sits near Moulton Meadows Park and the trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with cottages and contemporary homes in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Arch Beach Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 19
- Median price
- $2,250,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,195
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 Arch Beach Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 885 Tia Juana Street | Oct 5, 2026 | $2,120,000 | 1,771 | $1,197 | 97 |
| 1119 Katella Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,788,888 | 2,833 | $1,337 | 39 |
| 956 Tia Juana | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,696,500 | 2,769 | $974 | 97 |
| 1077 Tia Juana | Aug 24, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,873 | $1,321 | 167 |
| 1147 Miramar St | Aug 6, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,783 | $1,388 | 18 |
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Schools
Schools for 955 Katella Street
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 Amy Robison of Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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