Sold
268 Cress Street sold on May 18, 2021 for $1,500,000, 3.2% below the $1,550,000 asking price on its first day on the market; it was first listed at $1,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
268 Cress Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 640 sq ft
- 2,178 sq ft lot
- Built 1945
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$1,500,000
Subdivision The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants.
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,100,000
The home
About 268 Cress Street
Perfect completely remodeled impeccable beach cottage located in the heart of Laguna Village just steps from the beach~ This turnkey indoor/outdoor cottage features both front and back enclosed yard, beautiful real hardwood floors throughout, fireplace in living room. Light and bright and simply as nice as you get, no expenses spared on this gorgeous gem. Beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counters and all amenities, luxurious bath with shower over soaking tub and heated floors, special lighting system, security system to activate if desired, and indoor laundry. Private backyard with hot tub spa and storage shed. Great central location just steps from the sand, restaurants and shopping~ Owner remodeled for themselves simply perfect! Storage room under master bedroom.. Parking options available
'Local Business Professional Zoning' for this location allows a unique use option, which offers a variety of opportunities including a possible Art Studio or Office.
Property details for 268 Cress Street
This 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 640 square feet of living space on a 2,178-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1945. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-085-04. Highlights include a spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an updated home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG21069818
- Year Built
- 1945
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 640
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,178
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.05
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 64408504
- On Market Date
- 2021-04-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Walkstreet
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 268 Cress Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Sold | $1,500,000 | |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 3, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 3, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 268 Cress Street
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 06059C0417K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 4 of 8 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 2 of 8. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 4 of 8.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626194020, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger less than 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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 The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants. It fronts Main Beach Park and the bluff-top trails of Heisler Park, sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District, and keeps its historic gallery-town character along the coast.
The Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $3,100,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,728
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 The Village sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
| 634 Glenneyre | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 1,300 | $2,304 | 0 |
| 499 Legion | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,810,000 | 2,335 | $1,632 | 86 |
| 609 Seaview Street | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,130,000 | 888 | $2,399 | 6 |
| 750 Griffith Way | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,950,000 | 2,050 | $1,927 | 77 |
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Schools
School District for 268 Cress Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Danielle Purcell of Team Laguna Inc
Listing information updated May 18, 2021 at 6:34 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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