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790 N Coast Highway sold on October 25, 2021 for $2,280,000, 7.9% below the $2,475,000 asking price after 73 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
790 N Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,165 sq ft
- 4,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1924
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$2,280,000
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.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
The home
About 790 N Coast Highway
Have the opportunity to have a business with your house on the same lot with this unique zoning. Situated on a corner lot with Ocean and Catalina views, this landmark home fully encompasses what Laguna Beach has to offer. 790 N Coast is located just up the street from Shaws Cove on a private corner lot. This duplex features a 2 bed 2 bath main living unit, a lower level studio unit with separate kitchen and bath, plus a 2 car garage. Extensive custom oak and mahogany cabinetry and wainscoting can be found throughout, and some windows comprised of stained glass. The yard is complete with an outdoor entertaining space, grass lawn and fruit tree. The home has been upgraded with copper plumbing and wiring. This property is zoned commercial-neighborhood.
Property details for 790 N Coast Highway
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,165 square feet of living space on a 4,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1924. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-131-12. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a spa, a fireplace, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG21141246
- Year Built
- 1924
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,165
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1102
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Coastline, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 49613112
- On Market Date
- 2021-06-29
- Zoning
- CN
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Electric, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Yard
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Fiberglass
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Gutters
The record
Property History for 790 N Coast Highway
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2021 | Sold | $2,280,000 | |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Listed for sale | $2,475,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 790 N Coast Highway
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
Very 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 8 of 13 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 12 of 13. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 12 of 13.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 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.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
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 North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools
School District for 790 N Coast Highway
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 Richard McIntire of Surterre Properties
Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 7:20 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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