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42 N Vista De Catalina sold on August 29, 2019 for $3,000,000, 9.1% below the $3,299,000 asking price after 49 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
42 N Vista De Catalina, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,087 sq ft
- 0.46-acre lot
- Built 1955
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$3,000,000
Subdivision Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay.
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,025,000
The home
About 42 N Vista De Catalina
Sited on a nearly 20,000 sf parcel—one of the largest and lushest in upper Three Arch Bay—this breathtaking property enjoys spectacular panoramic views of the sparkling Pacific, coastline and Catalina Island vistas. With a freshly painted interior/exterior, this charming beach house now has a re-imagined presentation to reflect what makes this home and location so special. The welcoming layout is perfect for stylish entertaining or relaxing to a backdrop of expansive views, stunning sunsets and surf below. A rare motor court welcomes you and guests to a ground-level entry featuring a spacious living room with dramatic view windows, vaulted wood beam ceiling, original oak flooring, a magnificent wood burning fireplace—and opens to the ocean-facing wraparound deck. This level showcases 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and direct 2-car garage access (+3 on driveway). The downstairs space includes a flexible great room and fireplace, ocean view bedroom/bathroom, spacious storage rooms (one used as an art room)—and opens to a covered porch with access to the enormous backyard with mature trees and wonderful array of native plants thriving in their natural habitat. T.A.B. amenities include 24/7 guarded gates, a gorgeous private-access cove/beach, sports courts, park/playground, clubhouse & fun community events. Home and decks in original condition but an incredible opportunity for both sensational scenery and a truly exceptional coastal lifestyle!
Property details for 42 N Vista De Catalina
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,087 square feet of living space on a 0.46-acre lot. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-152-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and bungalow architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19109755
- Year Built
- 1955
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,087
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 19,888
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4566
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,500
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05615204
- On Market Date
- 2019-06-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $273.33 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Tile Counters, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Utility Room, Walk In Closets, Workshop
- Appliances
- Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Jalousie, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Custom, Ranch
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Sloped Down, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Trees, Value In Land, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Permit Required, Private
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community
- Second HOA Dues
- $195
The record
Property History for 42 N Vista De Catalina
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2019 | Sold | $3,000,000 | |
| Jun 1, 2019 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 42 N Vista De Catalina
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 06059C0501K 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 131 of 133 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 133. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 128 of 133.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423053003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 28 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 Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Three Arch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $7,025,000
- Median days on market
- 46
- Median per sq ft
- $2,464
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 Three Arch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 N Vista De La Luna | Oct 9, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 1,380 | $2,464 | 77 |
| 10 N. Stonington Road | Aug 28, 2026 | $4,978,000 | 3,500 | $1,422 | 106 |
| 13 N Stonington Road | Jun 18, 2026 | $6,100,000 | 2,991 | $2,039 | 1 |
| 3 N La Senda | Apr 16, 2026 | $19,750,000 | 3,300 | $5,985 | 178 |
| 15 Vista Del Sol | Apr 13, 2026 | $9,500,000 | 3,475 | $2,734 | 2 |
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Schools
Schools for 42 N Vista De Catalina
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 Donna Pfanner of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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