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31261 Monterey Street sold on March 18, 2022 for $2,900,000, 16% above the $2,499,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31261 Monterey Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,764 sq ft
- 6,138 sq ft lot
- Built 1951
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$2,900,000
Subdivision South Laguna Bluffs
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,625,000
The home
About 31261 Monterey Street
Any closer to the beach and there would be sand between your toes. Situated across from the famous "Gucci House" at Aliso Creek Beach, this property offers unobstructed white water and sandy beach views up and down the coastline of Laguna Beach. Catalina sunsets from your back deck will become a sure winner of likes on Instagram. City light views along Pacific Coast Highway are mesmerizing. Having been in the same family for over half century, the home requires some TLC. With the right strategy, this property will become an amazing acquisition.
Property details for 31261 Monterey Street
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Bluffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,764 square feet of living space on a 6,138-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1951. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-020-10. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22036225
- Year Built
- 1951
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,764
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,138
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1409
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 05602010
- On Market Date
- 2022-02-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Cul De Sac, Front Yard
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Bluffs (SLB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
The record
Property History for 31261 Monterey Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 | Sold | $2,900,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Hold | |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31261 Monterey Street
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
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 35 of 36 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 35 of 36. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 31 of 36.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423051001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (EV Connect, 2 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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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.
South Laguna Bluffs home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $6,625,000
- Median days on market
- 161
- Median per sq ft
- $2,482
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 South Laguna Bluffs sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 31588 Table Rock Drive | Apr 21, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,184 | $1,315 | 111 |
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Schools
Schools for 31261 Monterey Street
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listing information updated Mar 19, 2022 at 9:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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