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856 Diamond sold on April 18, 2022 for $6,000,000, 0.1% above the $5,995,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
856 Diamond, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,420 sq ft
- 9,000 sq ft lot
- Built 2003
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$6,000,000
Subdivision Upper Diamond
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,700,000
This property is also on the market under MLS OC26153549 (Residential).
The home
About 856 Diamond
Welcome to a Mark Singer masterpiece. As you enter the front door, you are surrounded by breathtaking, unparalleled ocean, Catalina Island, and coastline views. Spanning approximately 4,400 SF, this exquisite 4 bedroom home is perfectly positioned in desirable Woods Cove with close proximity to the beach, shops, restaurants, and all that Laguna Beach has to offer. The main level provides a primary suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the panoramic ocean and city lights. The ensuite primary bath, with heated floors and vaulted ceilings, provides a spa-like experience. A large island is centered in the chef’s kitchen on the main level which displays brand new quartzite countertops and backsplash which carries through to the large walk-in pantry. The home features luxury appliances, including, a Hestan stove, a Liebherr refrigerator, an additional two-drawer in-island refrigerator, as well as a Cove dishwasher. The allure of the outdoors continues through the home, with a functional floor plan and a beautiful water feature that welcomes you onto the outside entertaining deck with plenty of seating for family and friends.
The staircase offers a unique design element while capturing sunlight ocean sparkle during the day and romantic sunsets in the evening. The gorgeous ocean views carry to the other 2 bedroom suites which also feature individual terraces and private entrances. The third bedroom is suitable for a creative workspace. The mid-level of the home also provides a secondary living room as the entertainer’s dream space with a projector and attached large deck, perfect for a movie night, while watching the North Coast views. An enclosed 800 bottle wine cellar is also found on this level.
Ample parking with a convenient three-car garage and driveway at street level, perfect for the car enthusiast. This stunning home promises a living experience that is one of a kind, and a rare find in Laguna Beach.
Property details for 856 Diamond
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Upper Diamond neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,420 square feet of living space on a 9,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2003. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-302-51. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22021808
- Year Built
- 2003
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,420
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2066
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64430251
- On Market Date
- 2022-02-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Wired For Sound, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Upper Diamond (UD)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 856 Diamond
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | Sold | $6,000,000 | |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000 | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Sold | $4,200,000 | Ashby & Graff |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 856 Diamond
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
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 25 of 51 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 49 of 51. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 51.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 42 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Upper Diamond home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $3,700,000
- Median days on market
- 37
- Median per sq ft
- $1,321
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 Upper Diamond sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 Crestview Drive | Aug 26, 2026 | $3,700,000 | 2,926 | $1,265 | 16 |
| 840 Gainsborough | Aug 13, 2026 | $5,995,000 | 3,573 | $1,678 | 67 |
| 2147 Crestview Drive | Aug 7, 2026 | $3,250,000 | 2,461 | $1,321 | 38 |
| 900 Gainsborough Drive | May 22, 2026 | $7,900,000 | 4,069 | $1,942 | 37 |
| 686 Diamond Street | Feb 27, 2026 | $2,700,000 | 2,192 | $1,232 | 23 |
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Schools
Schools for 856 Diamond
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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Listing information updated Apr 18, 2022 at 9:15 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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