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1864 Upper Rim Rock Road sold on January 20, 2023 for $4,500,000, at the asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1864 Upper Rim Rock Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,000 sq ft
- 9,440 sq ft lot
- Built 1992
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$4,500,000
Subdivision Temple Hills
20 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,382,500
The home
About 1864 Upper Rim Rock Road
SOLD BEFORE PRINT. This one-of-a-kind home is where French Chateau and Restoration Hardware meet, with expansive canyon and ocean views. It was designed by famed architect John O’Neill as his personal residence. A tree-lined, cobblestone driveway leads to an impressive structure of stucco and stone covered with ivy and accented with iron lanterns and sconces. A charming Dutch door leads to an interior with amazing wood beam ceiling treatments, arched doorways and hand-hewn wood floors throughout. The kitchen has the perfect blend of Old World charm and state-of-the-art amenities, featuring stone countertops; custom wood cabinetry; a copper sink; and high-end Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch appliances. The custom breakfast nook area in the kitchen has French doors that open onto private, adjoining balconies overlooking breathtaking vistas. The living room has a magnificent wood beam cathedral ceiling, oversized limestone fireplace, and walls of French doors. Multiple decks allow for romantic sunset views and cool ocean breezes, enhancing the chateau’s storybook ambiance. The main floor offers a bedroom with a cozy fireplace and a separate sitting/TV nook, and bedroom library with a book-lined doorway leading outside. The keep has a sweeping spiral staircase ascending to the private primary suite, which has a sitting area with a fireplace and secluded private balcony. An enchanting bridge leads from the master bedroom to a studio where John O’Neill designed some of his renowned homes. The stunning grounds feature multiple waterfalls that cascade down a lush hillside with meandering walkways, along with an outside patio with a fireplace. Additional features include state-of-the-art energy-efficient air conditioning and heating system, mini splits, EV charging station, custom interior doors, state-of-the-art and energy efficient fountain, and so much more... Be transported to the French countryside without ever leaving Southern California in this architectural masterpiece and haven for entertainers and Romantics.
Property details for 1864 Upper Rim Rock Road
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,000 square feet of living space on a 9,440-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-401-03. Highlights include ocean and canyon views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, an updated home, and English architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23010886
- Year Built
- 1992
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Living Area Source
- Other
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,440
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2167
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Canyon, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64140103
- On Market Date
- 2023-01-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- In Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- English
- Lot Features
- Garden, Rocks, Secluded
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Lanai, Rooftop, Terrace
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 1864 Upper Rim Rock Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 | Sold | $4,500,000 | |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000 | |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Sold | $3,400,000 | Keller Williams Realty N. Tustin |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Sold | $3,450,000 | KASE Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1864 Upper Rim Rock Road
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 192 of 271 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 269 of 271. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 11 of 271.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626192000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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.
Temple Hills home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 20
- Median price
- $3,382,500
- Median days on market
- 52
- Median per sq ft
- $1,390
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 Temple Hills sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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School District for 1864 Upper Rim Rock Road
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Seth Nelson of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Listing information updated Jan 20, 2023 at 3:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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