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489 Alta Vista Way sold on October 28, 2021 for $2,385,000, 4.4% below the $2,495,000 asking price after 340 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,995,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
489 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,082 sq ft
- 4,040 sq ft lot
- Built 1975
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$2,385,000
Subdivision Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific.
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,720,000
The home
About 489 Alta Vista Way
Boasting the best views under $3M in all of Laguna Beach, this stunning home spares no expense and features exquisite finishes, upgrades, and design details throughout. A masterpiece of the award-winning architect Chris Abel, 489 Alta Vista Way showcases brilliance in design and architecture, with enormous windows and a unique floorplan accentuating breathtaking ocean views. Custom hand-carved features are found throughout, including a set of wooden doors carved by Abel himself. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances, a wine refrigerator, center island, & flows seamlessly to the light & bright living space, which features teak wood flooring and gorgeous sunset views of the Pacific Ocean & Catalina Island. The master retreat features high ceilings and a spa-like en-suite bathroom with a marble slab full steam shower. Living an entertainer’s dream, you’ll enjoy a 50+ bottle wine cabinet, multiple balconies, and an expansive split-level deck, built for entertaining & offering boundless ocean views with coastal breezes. Further elevating the home, additional amenities include limestone flooring, a Bose sound system throughout, and off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Capturing the natural beauty of the surrounding hillside and coastline while being just moments from Laguna’s fine dining, charming shops, world-renowned art galleries, and white sandy beaches, this impressive property is not to be missed.
Property details for 489 Alta Vista Way
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,082 square feet of living space on a 4,040-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-12. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, an attached one-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20224250
- Year Built
- 1975
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,082
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,040
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0927
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65614312
- On Market Date
- 2020-10-23
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Multiple Staircases
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Common Area
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Stained Glass
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
- Accessibility
- Parking
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Site
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 489 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2021 | Sold | $2,385,000 | |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Price reduced | $2,495,000 | From $2,595,000 |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Price reduced | $2,595,000 | From $2,699,000 |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 18, 2021 | Price reduced | $2,699,000 | From $2,850,000 |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Price reduced | $2,850,000 | From $2,995,000 |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 489 Alta Vista Way
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
Moderate 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 72 of 86 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 86 of 86. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 6 of 86.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Alta Vista home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,720,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $1,373
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 Alta Vista sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2590 Iris | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,531 | $1,796 | 129 |
| 683 Alta Vista Way | Jul 17, 2026 | $2,670,000 | 1,931 | $1,383 | 29 |
| 2581 Iris | May 28, 2026 | $2,705,000 | 1,882 | $1,437 | 22 |
| 461 Alta Vista Way | May 8, 2026 | $3,730,000 | 2,736 | $1,363 | 4 |
| 599 Alta Vista Way | Apr 8, 2026 | $2,735,000 | 2,100 | $1,302 | 10 |
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Schools
School District for 489 Alta Vista Way
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John Stanaland of VILLA REAL ESTATE
Listing information updated Apr 27, 2026 at 10:26 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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