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20 Bay Drive sold on September 17, 2021 for $5,400,000, 6.9% below the $5,800,000 asking price after 32 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 17, 2021

20 Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,835 sq ft
  • 4,212 sq ft lot
  • Built 1962

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$5,400,000

MLS# LG21138349

Subdivision Three Arch Bay

Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay.

9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,025,000

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The home

About 20 Bay Drive

20 Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, California is a home with expansive ocean and sunset views located in the gated beach community of Three Arch Bay. This 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom home is located a short distance to the access of Three Arch Bay's sandy beach. The 3rd bedroom has a separate entrance with a private deck and spectacular ocean views. This property is location 2nd only to the ocean fronting homes along the Gold Coast of Southern California. The sand and white-water views provide an every changing visual during the day and evening to keep your mind and soul in a very peaceful position while breathing in the ocean breezes.

Property details for 20 Bay Drive

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,835 square feet of living space on a 4,212-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-204-50. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG21138349
Year Built
1962
Living Area (sq ft)
1,835
Living Area Source
Measured
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,212
Lot Size (acres)
0.0967
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Bay, Catalina, Coastline, Ocean
HOA Dues
$2,600
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Three Arch Bay Assoc.
Parcel Number
05620450
On Market Date
2021-06-28
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$283.34 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Balcony, Main Level Primary
Flooring
Stone, Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Closet
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Custom
Lot Features
Two To Five Units Acre
Patio and Porch
Deck, Rooftop
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Three Arch Bay (TAB)
Community Features
Park, Suburban
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Courts
Security
Gated With Guard
Second HOA Dues
$800
Second HOA Name
Three Arch Bay District

The record

Property History for 20 Bay Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 17, 2021 Sold $5,400,000
Aug 26, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Aug 5, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Jun 28, 2021 Listed for sale $5,800,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 20 Bay 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 06059C0501K 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 146 of 147 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 145 of 147. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 145 of 147.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 36 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 Three Arch Bay

Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Three Arch Bay home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
9
Median price
$7,025,000
Median days on market
46
Median per sq ft
$2,464

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 Three Arch Bay sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
17 N Vista De La Luna Oct 9, 2026 $3,400,000 1,380 $2,464 77
10 N. Stonington Road Aug 28, 2026 $4,978,000 3,500 $1,422 106
13 N Stonington Road Jun 18, 2026 $6,100,000 2,991 $2,039 1
3 N La Senda Apr 16, 2026 $19,750,000 3,300 $5,985 178
15 Vista Del Sol Apr 13, 2026 $9,500,000 3,475 $2,734 2

Schools

Schools for 20 Bay 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 Charles Aufhammer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 11:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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