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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
SubdivisionPortafina

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!
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
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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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 offers 2,685 square feet of living space. 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 5,998-square-foot lot, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
781 Balboa Avenue was listed for sale on August 31, 2020 at $2,878,000.
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.
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Listed by Suzi Dailey of Realty ONE Group West
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