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968 Oriole Drive sold on April 18, 2024 for $2,839,000, 5.2% below the $2,995,000 asking price after 90 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,250,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
968 Oriole Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionLower Bluebird

About 968 Oriole Drive
Ocean views fill nearly every room in this masterfully reimagined and upgraded Mid-Century Revival-style home in Laguna Beach with the tranquility and splendor of nature’s beauty. Panning across the shimmering waters of the Pacific, a verdant canyon, scenic hills and twinkling evening lights, the hypnotic views are also enjoyed from a spacious heated deck that takes full advantage of the property’s wide frontage and provides generous room for outdoor entertaining. Entertaining is equally impressive indoors, where an open floorplan extends approximately 2,377 square feet, complete with a trio of large bedrooms and two- and one-half baths. Opening to the deck via French doors, the home’s great room is primed for special times with loved ones in a space that boasts a vaulted open-beam ceiling, walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, a living area with custom fireplace, and a dining room that’s sure to become a favorite gathering place for kids and adults alike. The great room continues effortlessly into an island kitchen with stone countertops, a pantry, open shelving, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances from Thermador and Bosch, and an nook that is perfect for breakfast while enjoying the mesmerizing views. Each bath presents a chic and modern aesthetic, with the primary suite’s bath showcasing a freestanding tub, a large walk-in shower with outstanding views, and high-end fixtures from noted French designer Phillippe Starck. Wood flooring, sophisticated tile and custom lighting further embellish the residence’s appeal. Colorful and tropical landscaping harmonizes with lifelike synthetic turf, a welcoming front yard and entry, and driveway parking at the two-car garage to create undeniable curb appeal at the home, which is only moments from Laguna Beach’s famous shopping and dining destinations, pristine beaches, secret coves and renowned art galleries. From magical ocean views and a modern, open design to an unparalleled location, this move-in-ready home is destined to bring you countless years of enjoyment, treasured moments and fond memories.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23197968
- Year Built
- 1981
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,377
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,076
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1395
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canyon, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64416208
- On Market Date
- 2023-11-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Entry Level
- 1
- 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
- Lower Bluebird (LB)
- Community Features
- Suburban
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Elementary School
- Top Of The World
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
Property Details for 968 Oriole Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lower Bluebird neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,377 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-162-08. Highlights include ocean and canyon views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,077-square-foot lot, and a turnkey home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
968 Oriole Drive was listed for sale on November 2, 2023 at $3,250,000.
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.
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Listed by Meital Taub of Livel Real Estate
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