Sold
959 Oriole Drive sold on September 16, 2022 for $1,665,000, 0.5% below the $1,674,000 asking price after 86 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,895,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
959 Oriole Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,250 sq ft
- 6,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
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$1,665,000
Subdivision Lower Bluebird
The home
About 959 Oriole Drive
This mid-century single-level cottage is ideally situated within the tranquil natural setting of Lower Bluebird Canyon, yet close to all the beach town activities Laguna Beach has to offer. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the spacious upper hillside terrace, perfect for year-round outdoor living, dining and entertaining, all while watching beautiful sunsets, moonrises and the starry night skies. The light-filled living room features a wood burning fireplace, custom built-in cabinets and two sets of glass doors that fully open to the front and back patios, bringing the cool ocean breezes indoors. The well-appointed kitchen includes a Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, Corian countertops and views of the garden. You will love the quintessential cottage charm, with real maple wood flooring throughout, and more custom built-in cabinets in the dining room and primary bedroom. The garage is currently converted to a home office with separate access from the back patio, plus an indoor laundry area and plenty of storage space. Less than a mile away are Laguna's renowned beaches, shopping, art galleries, restaurants, hiking trails, mountain biking and award-winning schools. 959 Oriole is the perfect opportunity for you to invest in the coveted Laguna Beach lifestyle.
Property details for 959 Oriole Drive
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Lower Bluebird neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,250 square feet of living space on a 6,300-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-162-61. Highlights include ocean and hill views, a fireplace, single-story living, an updated home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22085688
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,250
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1446
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64416261
- On Market Date
- 2022-05-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sloped Up, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lower Bluebird (LB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 959 Oriole Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2022 | Sold | $1,665,000 | |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Price reduced | $1,674,000 | From $1,725,000 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Price reduced | $1,725,000 | From $1,795,000 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Price reduced | $1,795,000 | From $1,895,000 |
| May 29, 2022 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 959 Oriole 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 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 153 of 196 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 196 of 196. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 196.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 38 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.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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Schools
Schools for 959 Oriole Drive
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 Christopher Tebbutt of Compass
Listing information updated Sep 16, 2022 at 4:08 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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