Sold
1278 MORNINGSIDE sold on October 28, 2020 for $1,600,000, 5% below the $1,685,000 asking price after 202 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,775,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1278 MORNINGSIDE, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,370 sq ft
- 7,680 sq ft lot
- Built 1996
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$1,600,000
Subdivision Lower Bluebird
The home
About 1278 MORNINGSIDE
THE PICTURESQUE VINE COVERED STONE ENTRY PROVIDES A GLIMPSE OF THIS UNIQUE ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED HOME. SUNLIGHT FROM THE SKYLIGHT, AND NUMEROUS WINDOWS IN THE SOARING CEILING, WARMS THE LIVING ROOM AND DINING AREA. GRANITE COUNTERS,WOOD FLOORS, AND A GRANITE COUNTER FOR CASUAL DINING ARE JUST SOME OF THE AMENITIES OF THE OPEN KITCHEN. THE STONE FIREPLACE IN THE LIVING ROOM ALSO PROVIDES WARM AMBIANCE TO THE KITCHEN, LIVING AND DINING ROOMS. A WALL OF WINDOWS AND STONE FIREPLACE IN THE MASTER SUITE PROVIDES A PERFECT READING AND RELAXING OASIS. TWO WALK-IN CLOSETS, EN SUITE BATHROOM WITH TWO SINKS AND YARD ACCESS COMPLETE THE MASTER RETREAT. THERE ARE THREE MORE BEDROOMS, OR TWO AND A CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFFICE. EASY ACCESS TO THE POOL SIZED FENCED YARD WITH SPACE FOR OUTSIDE LIVING. DIRECT GARAGE ACCESS FROM A THREE CAR GARAGE AND OFF STREET PARKING ON A SINGLE LOADED STREET IN A PASTORAL SETTING COMPLETE THIS HOME. APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET FROM YEAR ROUND FREE CITY TROLLEY AND SCHOOL BUS STOP.
Property details for 1278 MORNINGSIDE
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lower Bluebird neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,370 square feet of living space on a 7,680-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-334-07. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a turnkey home, and modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20040001
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,370
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,680
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1763
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 64433407
- On Market Date
- 2020-02-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lower Bluebird (LB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Dog Park, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1278 MORNINGSIDE
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | Sold | $1,600,000 | |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Price reduced | $1,685,000 | From $1,775,000 |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,775,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1278 MORNINGSIDE
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 63 of 66 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 66 of 66. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 66 of 66.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 63 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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- Median price
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- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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Schools
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- Elementary
- Top Of The World
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Delores Sherman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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