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781 Balboa Avenue sold on December 1, 2020 for $2,740,000, 4.8% below the $2,878,000 asking price after 46 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
781 Balboa Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,685 sq ft
- 6,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1977
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$2,740,000
Subdivision Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
The home
About 781 Balboa Avenue
Back on the Market! A sophisticated and elegant Laguna Beach home, with lovely views of glistening water and sunsets. Enjoy a superbly well-designed 4 bedroom home where comfort and beauty intersect. From the moment you pull in to the driveway, you know you are entering a special property. From the tasteful pavers lining the driveway, the hand troweled plaster walls, and a handsome wood entry gate, you know you are about to step into a home of exceptional quality. The front door has been designed with horizontal pieces of deep stained wood, creating a contemporary but warm feel. To the left of the entry is a private front patio that also boasts ocean views and a sleek fire pit. The main level features a living room, family room area, dining room, kitchen and guest room. The views from the living room and family room are truly magnificent. Back decks on both levels on the ocean side of the home provide gorgeous vantage points for water and nature views. Sleek stone waterfall countertops are stunning in the kitchen, with careful matching of the stone designs on the beveled edges. The custom German cabinets are tasteful and handsome, with a soft contemporary flair. The kitchen is full of light and open to the living room/family room areas. On the lower level, you find three more nicely-sized bedrooms, including the Master. Porcelanosa tile has been utilized in the bathrooms, which are bright and classic. Restaurants, beaches and resorts are minutes away!
Property details for 781 Balboa Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,685 square feet of living space on a 6,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1977. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-032-07. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20179168
- Year Built
- 1977
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,685
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65603207
- On Market Date
- 2020-08-31
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Construction
- Plaster
- Lot Features
- Front Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Paved
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 781 Balboa Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | Sold | $2,740,000 | |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 17, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 6, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,878,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 781 Balboa Avenue
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
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, 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). 46 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 Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Portafina home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 55
- Median per sq ft
- $1,265
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 Portafina sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 Bolsana | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 4,400 | $1,580 | 10 |
| 627 Nyes | Jul 17, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,638 | $2,749 | 0 |
| 766 Pelican | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 3,869 | $1,086 | 65 |
| 725 Balboa Avenue | May 21, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 3,316 | $1,297 | 3 |
| 723 Balboa Avenue | Apr 14, 2026 | $4,950,000 | 4,030 | $1,228 | 55 |
Schools
School District for 781 Balboa Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Suzi Dailey of Realty ONE Group West
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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