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705 Gainsborough Place sold on May 24, 2024 for $7,500,000, 3.2% below the $7,750,000 asking price after 107 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
705 Gainsborough Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,392 sq ft
- 7,342 sq ft lot
- Built 2023
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$7,500,000
Subdivision Upper Diamond
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,700,000
The home
About 705 Gainsborough Place
Just completed with a virtually endless list of today’s most desirable appointments, this brand-new custom home in Laguna Beach offers stunning ocean views from every room. Its elevated setting at the end of a cul-de-sac next to the Orange County coastline welcomes panoramic views that reach as far as Long Beach and Catalina and San Clemente islands and span the village of Laguna Beach, enchanting sunsets and thousands of sparkling lights. Massive windows and large sets of glass accordion doors allow for sublime indoor/outdoor living at the home, which presents four bedrooms and four baths in a generous floorplan measuring approximately 3,392 square feet. A private courtyard entry with a soothing fountain and an original art glass sculpture by Marcus Thesing provides a tranquil introduction to the contemporary residence. Enjoy a main level with priceless ocean views, walls of disappearing glass, a fireplace-warmed living room with built-ins and a vaulted ceiling, and a kitchen that opens to a covered loggia with fireplace that extends living space. Anchored by a large waterfall island, the bespoke kitchen complements mealtime preparation with top-tier Thermador appliances including two dishwashers, custom wood cabinetry, two farmhouse sinks and quartzite countertops are true pieces of art. This entire living, dining and kitchen space, complete with an abundance of natural light and the scenic Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, is ideal for sharing special occasions with those you hold dearest in your heart. Refinements are led by an elevator, skylight, three fireplaces, an enclosed wine room, white rift-oak wide-plank flooring, modern lighting fixtures, solar power, and an EV charger in the garage. Select secondary bedrooms open to a balcony, and the primary suite is framed by numerous windows with ocean views. Enjoy an enormous walk-in closet with custom built-ins, separate vanities, a freestanding tub and a large steam shower. A street-to-street lot features additional spaces for outdoor living. Village shops, galleries, beaches, restaurants and cafés are moments from this extraordinary new custom residence. Whether your primary or second home, it offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle in Laguna Beach.
Property details for 705 Gainsborough Place
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Upper Diamond neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,392 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2023. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-304-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,340-square-foot lot, central air, and new construction. 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
- $7,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,392 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 7,342 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2023
- MLS® Number
- LG23197145
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Plans
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23197145
- Year Built
- 2023
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,392
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,342
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1685
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64430404
- On Market Date
- 2023-12-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Upper Diamond (UD)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 705 Gainsborough Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Sold | $7,500,000 | |
| May 24, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Listed for sale | $7,750,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 705 Gainsborough Place
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
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
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 0.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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
Schools for 705 Gainsborough Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Meital Taub of Livel Real Estate
Listing information updated May 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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