Sold
12 S Encino sold on March 21, 2022 for $3,725,000, at the asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
12 S Encino, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 982 sq ft
- 5,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1939
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$3,725,000
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
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG24096529 (Sold).
The home
About 12 S Encino
Incredible opportunity to own in lower Three Arch Bay! First time on the market in nearly 50 years, this charming beach cottage showcases ocean, Catalina, and San Clemente Island views. The desirable location is in close proximity to the private beach access and all the wonderful amenities this idyllic community has to offer. A gated front courtyard welcomes your guests as blue water views greet them at the front door and throughout most rooms in the home. The inviting and open living room features a cozy wood burning fireplace, vaulted wood beamed ceiling, and French windows to soak in the Pacific views and breezes. A lovely ocean-facing viewing deck overlooks the huge grassy backyard with mature landscaping for privacy. The large side deck off the kitchen is perfect for al fresco dining/grilling outdoors with our enviable SoCal weather. Enjoy the harmony of coastal living and own a piece of Laguna Beach history! Three Arch Bay features 24 hour guard-gated security, a gorgeous beach, park with playground, clubhouse, tennis & sports courts, plus numerous community/holiday events throughout the year for all ages.
Property details for 12 S Encino
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 982 square feet of living space on a 5,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-201-23. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22034218
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 982
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1263
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Courtyard, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,600
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05620123
- On Market Date
- 2022-02-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $281.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- French Mullioned
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, Custom
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Lawn
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio, Wood
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Permit Required, Private
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community
- Second HOA Dues
- $195
- Second HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
The record
Property History for 12 S Encino
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | Sold | $6,325,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Sold | $3,725,000 | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Listed for sale | $3,725,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 12 S Encino
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
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, 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 16 of 16 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 16 of 16. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 16 of 16.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052017, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 22 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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 |
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Schools
Schools for 12 S Encino
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 Donna Pfanner of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 11:04 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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