Sold
785 Gainsborough Drive sold on August 4, 2022 for $4,500,000, 6.2% below the $4,795,000 asking price after 254 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
785 Gainsborough Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,045 sq ft
- 5,097 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$4,500,000
Subdivision Upper Diamond
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,700,000
The home
About 785 Gainsborough Drive
Capturing ocean views, sophistication and style throughout, this impeccable property epitomizes luxury living. The home sits on a large lot with uniquely wide setbacks, providing an abundance of privacy, serenity, space, and gorgeous landscaping. Inside the home, countless high-quality upgrades await: elegant light fixtures, updated features in the bathrooms and kitchen, newer carpeting, walnut hardwood flooring, a custom Lutron lighting system, custom built-ins, high ceilings, a hideaway office space, and a master bedroom with backyard access and an impressive walk-in closet, including a gym space which can double as a safe room. The master bath offers a separate shower and oversized soaking tub with ocean views. Built for entertaining, the chef’s kitchen boasts a 48” stainless steel fridge, Dacor 6 burner gas cook top, 2 Dacor convection ovens, built-in warming drawer, GE monogram dishwasher, and walk-in pantry. Fortifying the safety of the property, the home is equipped with a state of the art security system, including a multi-zone HD night-vision security camera. Other luxury features include a marble wet bar, multi-zone indoor/outdoor state of the art sound system, tons of storage space, and an oversized two car garage with epoxy flooring. Just minutes from world-class dining, shopping, art spaces, and wilderness trails, while just a short walk to breathtaking beaches, this is a prime opportunity to enjoy a resort-like experience in your very own home.
Property details for 785 Gainsborough Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Upper Diamond neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,045 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-291-93. Highlights include Catalina and water views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,097-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $4,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,045 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,097 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2005
- MLS® Number
- LG22070905
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22070905
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,045
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,097
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.117
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64429193
- On Market Date
- 2022-04-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Phone System, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Upper Diamond (UD)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs
- Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
The record
Property History for 785 Gainsborough Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2022 | Sold | $4,500,000 | |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Relisted | $4,795,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 785 Gainsborough Drive
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
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 33 of 34 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 34 of 34. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 32 of 34.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203002, 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 20, 2025 to Oct 20, 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
School District for 785 Gainsborough Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John Stanaland of VILLA REAL ESTATE
Listing information updated Aug 4, 2022 at 12:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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