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450 Nyes Place sold on December 8, 2021 for $2,400,000, at the asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Dec 8, 2021

450 Nyes Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,501 sq ft
  • 0.35-acre lot
  • Built 1974

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$2,400,000

MLS# LG21236084

Subdivision 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.

11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000

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The home

About 450 Nyes Place

Ideally located beach close home with ocean views! A rare offering, situated on a large parcel that backs to hillside featuring private backyard oasis with pool. The home has a comfortable floor plan with most living on the main level. The open living room has ocean view, high beamed vaulted ceilings, view of the front yard and sliders to ocean view deck. Clerestory windows in the living room and natural lighting throughout via skylights. Separate family room off the kitchen has gas burning fireplace, breakfast nook and kitchen bar seating. On the main level are two bedrooms, dual vanity bathroom plus powder room. The upstairs features an ocean view master suite with views of the ocean and hills, plus deck. A majority of the windows and sliding glass doors have been replaced with vinyl type. There are storage closets throughout, separate laundry room and a detached 2 car garage with storage. The exterior of the home has been newly painted. This home is ready for a new owner to refresh and enjoy. Less than a block to Victoria Beach, trolley stop on PCH and high rated restaurants Dizz's & The Drake. Minutes to the Montage Resort and beaches, Gelson's shopping center and The Ranch resort with 9 hole golf course. Conveniently at the top of Nyes Place is Moulton Meadows Park with tennis, tot lot, basketball court, field and the walking trails of Aliso & Wood Canyon wilderness areas.

Property details for 450 Nyes Place

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,501 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot. The home was built in 1974. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-024-05. Highlights include ocean and hill views, a private pool, a fireplace, and a two-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG21236084
Year Built
1974
Living Area (sq ft)
2,501
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
15,240
Lot Size (acres)
0.3499
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Hills, Ocean, Water
Private Pool
Yes
Parcel Number
65602405
On Market Date
2021-10-29
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Tile Counters, Bar, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
Patio and Porch
Deck, Patio
Parking
Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
In Ground, Private
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Portafina (PF)
Community Features
Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 450 Nyes Place

DateEventPriceNote
Dec 8, 2021 Sold $2,400,000
Nov 19, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Nov 3, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Oct 29, 2021 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Oct 29, 2021 Listed for sale $2,399,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 450 Nyes Place

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 06059C0419K 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

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 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.

Portafina home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
11
Median price
$4,875,000
Median days on market
55
Median per sq ft
$1,265

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 Portafina sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
740 Bolsana Aug 24, 2026 $6,950,000 4,400 $1,580 10
627 Nyes Jul 17, 2026 $10,000,000 3,638 $2,749 0
766 Pelican Jun 4, 2026 $4,200,000 3,869 $1,086 65
725 Balboa Avenue May 21, 2026 $4,300,000 3,316 $1,297 3
723 Balboa Avenue Apr 14, 2026 $4,950,000 4,030 $1,228 55

Schools

Schools for 450 Nyes Place

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Top Of The World
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Amanda Horton of Surterre Properties

Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 10:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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