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547 Alta Vista Way sold on December 21, 2020 for $1,675,000, 6.9% below the $1,800,000 asking price after 22 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
547 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,404 sq ft
- 8,827 sq ft lot
- Built 1935
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$1,675,000
The home
About 547 Alta Vista Way
Overlooking beautiful whitewater and coastline views of Laguna Beach, 547 Alta Vista Way sits as one of the last prime ocean-view parcels in Laguna Beach. The 8,800+ square-foot homesite, with 120 feet of street frontage, has priceless and incredible whitewater, coastline - north and south, and Catalina Island views. Potential for a luxury custom view home with 2 or more levels and 4,000+ SF of gross living area, ample parking, and private yard. The seller has obtained a Geotechnical Evaluation (see in supplements attached) and a topographic survey map (added). When completed, your stunning custom home, designed for the parcel, will be one of the most noticeable trophy properties in South Laguna.
Ideally located near the world class Montage Resort and renowned The Ranch Resort and golf course, 547 Alta Vista Way delivers a rare opportunity to put your own touch on a world class home in a world class location.
Quoting Laguna Beach Architect Jim Conrad, "The property has great potential with a much larger than normal street frontage and spectacular Coastal ocean views to the north and south. Plenty of room for a pool or other garden areas."
Property details for 547 Alta Vista Way
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,404 square feet of living space on an 8,827-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1935. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-25. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG20228615
- Year Built
- 1935
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,404
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,827
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2026
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65614325
- On Market Date
- 2020-11-06
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Value In Land
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Gutters, Storm Drains
The record
Property History for 547 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2020 | Sold | $1,675,000 | |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 547 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
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 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 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.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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Schools
School District for 547 Alta Vista Way
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 Paul Marchi of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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