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234 La Brea Street sold on January 15, 2020 for $1,950,000, 11.3% below the $2,199,000 asking price after 291 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,995,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
234 La Brea Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,914 sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1958
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$1,950,000
The home
About 234 La Brea Street
PRICED TO SELL!! Fantastic North Laguna location! This beach chic residence offers all of the ultimate luxuries of home with incredible ocean views. Constructed with the finest materials; white oak flooring, carrara marble, stainless steel appliances, built-in cabinets throughout, vaulted open beam ceilings, custom closets, bright open floor plan, large deck with a 10 mile white water view of the coastline, laundry area with half bath, two car garage with ample storage and epoxy floors. There are two buildings each with their own mailing address separated by a cozy enclosed patio. The front house is one bedroom one bath with a fireplace, owner willing to convert back to a two bedroom if desired. Watch the boats and paddle boarders go by from the living room! The other spacious one bedroom one bath above the garage has it's own private entrance. It has amazing white water ocean and city views as well. The property is zoned R2 and is perfect as a single family residence with a detached bedroom/office, owner occupied plus income or an investment property to lease. It is located within walking distance to beautiful downtown Laguna, world class beaches and many fabulous hiking trails. It is one of the least expensive homes outside of Emerald Bay.
Property details for 234 La Brea Street
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Terrace neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,914 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-125-27. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 4,500-square-foot lot, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,950,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,914 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,500 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1958
- MLS® Number
- LG19031978
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19031978
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,914
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1033
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 05312527
- On Market Date
- 2019-02-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Mid Century Modern
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinklers In Front
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Fencing
- New Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Terrace (ET)
- Community Features
- Urban
The record
Property History for 234 La Brea Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2020 | Sold | $1,950,000 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 | |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Sold | $1,510,000 | Coldwell Banker Coast Alliance |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 234 La Brea 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 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 24 of 27 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 25 of 27. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 24 of 27.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,611
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Anne Wyett of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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