Sold
31678 Seacliff Drive sold on May 15, 2023 for $5,585,000, 1.8% below the $5,688,000 asking price after 106 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31678 Seacliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,931 sq ft
- 2,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1940
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$5,585,000
Subdivision South Laguna Bluffs
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,625,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG25280311 (Sold).
The home
About 31678 Seacliff Drive
This newly reconstructed historic Laguna Beach Craftsman cottage once owned by Old Hollywood actor Charlie Chaplin represents one of the finest examples of high-quality handcraftsmanship, paying homage to the home's original architectural design. Built on an elevated parcel adjacent to its oceanfront neighbor, this home features rare commanding, ocean-close, panoramic ocean views—from Palos Verdes Peninsula up-coast, out to Catalina Island, and to Three Arch Bay down-coast. Only a very small proportion of ocean-close Laguna Beach homes (estimated at only 3%) offers both up- and down-coast views from well within the home. This home’s 3-story structure (garages on the ground level and main- and upper-levels on floors 2 and 3) provides mesmerizing ocean views from both main- and upper-levels. In addition, the home’s SW orientation provides the best protection from the wind, heat, and glare off the ocean while offering the ideal ocean view centered on Catalina Island. Rare direct deeded access to Table Rock Beach below via private gated stairs—only 30’ away. With some of the original studs preserved so as to retain grandfathered benefits, this home is otherwise newly constructed and modernized, including new foundation; steel I-beams; custom sapele mahogany woodwork thru-out; white oak floors; custom-made doors, window frames, baseboards, and heat registers; remote-controlled blinds pocketed in the ceilings; custom mahogany garage doors; drystack hand-cut exterior stonework; custom copper gutters/pipes; Dekton porcelain; Bertazzoni kitchen appliances; and Meile washer and dryer. The main-level comprises: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Downstairs Primary Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, Powder Room, Laundry Room, and Outdoor Deck. The upper-level features 360 degrees of soaring ocean and mountain views, and includes a second Primary Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom; spacious second Living Room with Fireplace; Wet Bar; Ocean-Facing Balcony; and additional Outdoor Deck. This level could serve as secondary entertainment space or alternatively as an exclusive primary suite separate from the rest of the house. Rare 3-car side-by-side garage spaces wired for EVs, and parking for up to 6 cars. Quiet cul de sac with traffic signal onto PCH. Easy access in and out of Laguna. Walk to local restaurants. This caliber of design, new construction, and execution rarely comes available with such dramatic ocean-close views. Come enjoy the quintessential Laguna Beach lifestyle.
Property details for 31678 Seacliff Drive
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Bluffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,931 square feet of living space on a 2,200-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1940. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-101-13. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, an updated home, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG22238655
- Year Built
- 1940
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,931
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0505
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $900
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Sea Cliff Drive Association, Inc.
- Parcel Number
- 65810113
- On Market Date
- 2022-11-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $75 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Tray Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Roller Shields, Wood Frames
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt, Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Stone Veneer, Stucco, Steel, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Cul De Sac, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wood
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street, Side By Side, Storage
- Fencing
- Block, Excellent Condition, New Condition, Stone, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Building Permit, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Bluffs (SLB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Suburban, Park
- Association Amenities
- Management
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 31678 Seacliff Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Sold | $5,440,000 | Team Laguna Inc |
| May 15, 2023 | Sold | $5,585,000 | |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Listed for sale | $5,688,000 | |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Sold | $5,240,000 | Opus Real Estate, Inc. |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Sold | $2,200,000 | Laguna Beach Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31678 Seacliff 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 06059C0438K 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano 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
Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 1 of 58 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 53 of 58. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 58.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.9 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 34 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.
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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31876 Circle | Oct 2, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,713 | $1,474 | 6 |
| 31678 Seacliff Drive | Aug 21, 2026 | $5,440,000 | 1,931 | $2,817 | 211 |
| 31995 Coast Hwy. | Jul 21, 2026 | $8,800,000 | 4,100 | $2,146 | 448 |
| 31678 Seacove Drive | Jul 20, 2026 | $8,750,000 | 2,000 | $4,375 | 751 |
| 31588 Table Rock Drive | Apr 21, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,184 | $1,315 | 111 |
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Schools
Schools for 31678 Seacliff Drive
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- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Albert Rogers of Opus Real Estate, Inc.
Listing information updated May 16, 2023 at 4:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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