Sold
496 Cypress Drive sold on June 7, 2021 for $2,370,000, 5.2% below the $2,499,900 asking price after 322 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
496 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 1,873 sq ft
- Built 1978
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$2,370,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
This home has a newer listing: MLS PW23172178 (Sold).
The home
About 496 Cypress Drive
Prime North Laguna Beach Corner Lot Ocean View Location. Designed with adaptability in mind by architect Thomas McCorkell, known for the design of the Surf and Sand Resort. This property is unique and full of potential to meet your individual changing needs. A duplex laid out like 2 almost identical townhouses just steps from the ocean. Rent one and live in the other, rent both, or live in both as your needs evolve. Enjoy privacy and wrap-around outdoor living space. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, decks, garden, outdoor shower, whole house fan, separate laundry, 2 car garages with 2 additional parking spaces in each driveway. Additional street parking available in the quiet charming tree-lined streets. Each unit has direct access from the garage to a main floor entrance, a bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs each unit has an open floor plan with very tall ceilings, exposed beams, kitchen, living room with a fireplace, a dining room, a master bedroom, and a full bath. Just steps to the Heisler Park, Laguna Beach Museum of Art, Fine Dining, and all the entertainment Laguna Beach has to offer including Pageant of the Masters, the Sawdust Festival, Art Galleries, and more. Each unit has a separate front entrance and address. Each unit has a separate gas and electric meter. Properties share only one common wall and water and has 8 private parking spaces in total. Only 2 previous owners. Be the next lucky owner to make a smart investment. Plans available.
Property details for 496 Cypress Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath duplex sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,873 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1978. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-031-10. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, and an attached four-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- LG21058052
- Year Built
- 1978
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,873
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,183
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.096
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 49603110
- On Market Date
- 2021-03-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Whole House Fan
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tar Gravel
- Construction
- Concrete
- Foundation
- None
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Near Park, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 496 Cypress Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | Sold | $3,550,000 | THE brokeredge |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Sold | $2,370,000 | |
| May 25, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 1, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Relisted | $2,499,900 | |
| Aug 16, 2012 | Sold | $1,143,250 | Evergreen Realty & Associates |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 496 Cypress Drive
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 06059C0416K 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 6 of 6 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 6 of 6. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 6 of 6.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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 North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $2,762,500
- Median days on market
- 58
- Median per sq ft
- $1,454
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 496 Cypress Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Marcella Seidensticker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Listing information updated Jun 7, 2021 at 5:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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