Sold
385 Monterey Drive sold on November 5, 2018 for $1,050,000, 18.9% below the $1,295,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
385 Monterey Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,104 sq ft
- 3,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1937
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$1,050,000
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.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG19102580 (Sold).
The home
About 385 Monterey Drive
Welcome to North Laguna, nestled behind a private hedge, rare opportunity to revamp an original beach cottage. Filled with charm and possibilities this 2 bed 2 bath with attached garage property is looking for some TLC. Vaulted ceilings in the living room with cozy fireplace and reading nook. Located in the “Tree Streets”. Moments from Heisler Park, the ocean, downtown Laguna and all of the restaurants, galleries and boutiques. Turn this duckling into a swan.
Property details for 385 Monterey Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,104 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-033-13. Highlights include hill views, a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached one-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18255726
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,104
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Hills
- Parcel Number
- 49603313
- On Market Date
- 2018-10-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 385 Monterey Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sold | $1,700,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Sold | $1,050,000 | |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 385 Monterey Drive
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
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 14 of 14 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 14 of 14. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 14 of 14.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 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
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
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 North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools
Schools for 385 Monterey Drive
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 Bernadette Whelan of Surterre Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:39 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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