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721 Marlin Drive sold on July 6, 2021 for $4,650,000, 5.7% above the $4,399,000 asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
721 Marlin Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionPortafina

About 721 Marlin Drive
This contemporary ocean view home combines styling and quality like few others. The James Conrad designed residence was completely upgraded by Conrad in 2017. 4700 sf of living space boasts polished interiors accented by 180 degree Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island views. Walls of glass overlooking the sparkling salt water pool are complimented by Brazilian Tigerwood, Porcelanosa and quartz interior surfaces. The split-level floor plan presents an open main level with an elegant living room, family room, designer kitchen, separate dining level, breakfast nook, ocean view bedroom, office, bath and direct access to one of three garages. The lower pool level introduces a common library/game room, massive master suite, second master suite, 4th bedroom, storage and gymnasium … all flowing onto the newly re-built pool and spa outdoor area. A spacious side yard retreat is accented with a generous gas fire pit. Two additional garages are featured from the very large driveway and parking area. The entire home has been updated with an array of technological features that compliments the museum-like interiors and exterior. The new smooth stucco exterior walls are framed perfectly by the Dale Waldo landscape design. Ample off-street parking with a large entry courtyard enhances the stunning street appearance. Excellent neighborhood for walks and evening strolls. Nearby is the famed Moulton Meadows park and access into the serene Aliso Wood Canyon Wilderness Preserve. Picturesque Victoria Beach is just minutes away as are shops, restaurants, Gelson’s Market and the Montage Resort.
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721 Marlin Drive, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $4,650,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 4,700 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 8,250 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- LG21125208
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG21125208
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,700
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,250
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1894
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 65605707
- On Market Date
- 2021-06-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Instant Hot Water, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Through, Recreation Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Common Roof, Membrane, Rolled Hot Mop
- Construction
- Frame, Concrete, Plaster, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio, Rooftop, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, One Space
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt Water
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Park, Preserve Public Land
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Closed Circuit Cameras, Fire Detection System, Firewalls, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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Property Details for 721 Marlin Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 4,700 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-057-07. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, an 8,250-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
721 Marlin Drive was listed for sale on June 11, 2021 at $4,399,000.
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 William Rolfing of Coldwell Banker Realty
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