Sold
1196 La Mirada Street sold on October 4, 2019 for $1,220,000, 6.1% below the $1,299,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1196 La Mirada Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,738 sq ft
- 2,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1975
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$1,220,000
Subdivision Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views.
19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,250,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC20203673 (Sold).
The home
About 1196 La Mirada Street
Located in the desirable Arch Beach Heights neighborhood stands a rare opportunity to own a quintessential Laguna Beach home situated on a corner lot. Enjoy panoramic ocean views spanning from Catalina Island and expanding down the coastline as far as the eye can see from every level of the residence. Watch breathtaking sunsets over the horizon from the generous deck or the upper level solarium. This home embodies the classic Laguna Beach feel with wooden beam ceilings throughout and a cozy living room fireplace, plus the convenient appeal of an updated kitchen and attached two-car garage. A split-level backyard provides access to the outdoors from both levels of the home, for ultimate enjoyment of the fresh ocean air. Ideally located in one of California’s most desirable cities, this home offers endless opportunities to experience the best of Laguna Beach, just steps away from stunning hiking and biking trails, Moulton Meadows Park, and minutes away from all the downtown entertainment, not to mention world-famous beaches. Some may call this a dream vacation destination but you could call it home.
Property details for 1196 La Mirada Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,738 square feet of living space on a 2,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-408-01. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG19179659
- Year Built
- 1975
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,738
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0574
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64440801
- On Market Date
- 2019-07-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Track Lighting, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Casement Windows, Skylights
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom, Mid Century Modern
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Cedar, Concrete
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, One Space, Workshop In Garage
- Fencing
- Average Condition, Privacy, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1196 La Mirada Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2020 | Sold | $1,420,000 | Realty Benefit |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Sold | $1,220,000 | |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1196 La Mirada 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 06059C0417K 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 49 of 49 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 49 of 49. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 1 of 49.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626204008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 47 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 Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views. It sits near Moulton Meadows Park and the trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with cottages and contemporary homes in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Arch Beach Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 19
- Median price
- $2,250,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,195
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 Arch Beach Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 885 Tia Juana Street | Oct 5, 2026 | $2,120,000 | 1,771 | $1,197 | 97 |
| 1119 Katella Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,788,888 | 2,833 | $1,337 | 39 |
| 956 Tia Juana | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,696,500 | 2,769 | $974 | 97 |
| 1077 Tia Juana | Aug 24, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,873 | $1,321 | 167 |
| 1147 Miramar St | Aug 6, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,783 | $1,388 | 18 |
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Schools
Schools for 1196 La Mirada Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by John Stanaland of VILLA REAL ESTATE
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:13 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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