Sold
578 N Coast sold on March 27, 2019 for $2,000,000, 7% below the $2,150,000 asking price after 129 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,350,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
578 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,600 sq ft
- Built 1956
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$2,000,000
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.
The home
About 578 N Coast
FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN GENERATIONS. Classic Laguna Beach Family beach getaway property is ideally located in the coveted and historic "Tree Streets" neighborhood of North Laguna and features an original 1920's ERA 4BD/2BA COTTAGE with incredible charm and character. "K" rated historical structure needs some freshening up, but will be amazing and ready for another century of fun when restored. Ocean views, whimsical windows, Arroyo stone fireplace, douglas fir flooring, yard, and VERY close to beach, Heisler Park, shops, restaurant, town.
A SEPARATE BUILDING OFFERS TWO NICE 1BD/1BA APARTMENTS WITH OPEN BEAMED CEILINGS and an additional improved space with 3/4 bath. This home has been enjoyed by several generations of the same family and is now ready for a new owner to make their own memories. Would be great for investor, owner/user in main house and rent apartments, or a family compound with location and vintage soul. THREE CAR GARAGE OFF CEDAR WAY. The complete address includes 578 N Coast Hwy and 577/579 Cedar Way. The heirs of the original owners are finally ready to part with this extraordinary piece of Laguna's heritage and have priced to sell.
Property details for 578 N Coast
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath triplex sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,600 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-181-12. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, and an attached three-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Triplex
- MLS Number
- LG18263268
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,600
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,844
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1112
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 49618112
- On Market Date
- 2018-10-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Front Yard
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 3
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Rural
The record
Property History for 578 N Coast
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2019 | Sold | $2,000,000 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 578 N Coast
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 10 of 12 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 11 of 12. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 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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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.
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School District for 578 N Coast
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Mark Christy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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