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176 McAulay Place sold on May 21, 2019 for $2,000,000, 7% below the $2,150,000 asking price after 85 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,195,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
176 McAulay Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,162 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1922
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$2,000,000
Subdivision Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach sits south of Victoria Drive off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, a southwest-facing stretch of sand reached by stairways from Victoria and Dumond Drives.
This property is also on the market under MLS LG26202719 (Residential Lease).
The home
About 176 McAulay Place
Victoria Beach Oasis. White Water Views out to Montage Point. This Historical Laguna Beach Cottage has been partially remodeled for the modern beach lifestyle. Originally the first home built on the bluff at Victoria Beach in 1922, it was placed on this perch for the epic views, no doubt. The home has evolved over the last hundred years by the loving owners who have had the pleasure of residing at the beachside home. The features include all the most current amenities to make cottage living a dream come true. Two fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, natural stone counters, hardy fossilized laminate wood flooring, all new electric and plumbing including tankless water heater. Fresh, light and bright designers home. Wonderful ocean breezes and beautiful sunset coastline skies from great room and master bedroom. Sumptuous master bath with Calcutta marble. Private setting with large grassy front lawn, electric gate, ocean view deck and extra long driveway with parking for two and a one car garage. This is currently the lowest priced single family home on the Ocean Side of Coast Hwy. Community beach gatherings and summer beach volleyball fun. Be part of this special neighborhood that is one of a kind.
Property details for 176 McAulay Place
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Victoria Beach neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,162 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1922. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-153-24. Highlights include coastline and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19015241
- Year Built
- 1922
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,162
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline
- Parcel Number
- 65615324
- On Market Date
- 2019-01-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Fireplaces, Radiant, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Den, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Stone
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Victoria Beach (VB)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 176 McAulay Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 | Sold | $2,000,000 | |
| Jan 20, 2019 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2015 | Sold | $1,535,000 | HOM Sotheby's International |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 176 McAulay Place
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
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 30 of 30 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 30 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202028, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach sits south of Victoria Drive off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, a southwest-facing stretch of sand reached by stairways from Victoria and Dumond Drives. Its landmark is La Tour, the 1926 concrete Pirate Tower built by William E. Brown, and the beach fronts the Lagunita community within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 176 McAulay Place
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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Listing information updated Jun 26, 2026 at 7:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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