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1073 Gaviota Drive sold on May 17, 2024 for $7,225,000, 6.8% below the $7,750,000 asking price after 23 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1073 Gaviota Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,040 sq ft
- 3,049 sq ft lot
- Built 1924
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$7,225,000
Subdivision The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants.
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,100,000
The home
About 1073 Gaviota Drive
Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Laguna Beach, 1073 Gaviota stands as an iconic residence with a rich history intertwined with the birth of a legendary brand. This exceptional property, where Hobie Alter began his visionary venture, Hobie, offers not only a picturesque coastal sanctuary but also a piece of cultural heritage. This beachfront home epitomizes coastal living, boasting oceanfront views of the Pacific Ocean with the sandy shores below. The elegant design seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, inviting residents to savor the gentle ocean breezes and the sound of crashing waves from the comfort of their own abode. Whether relaxing on the expansive deck or enjoying water sports just steps away, every moment here is a celebration of the quintessential beach lifestyle.
The main home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Additionally, there is a one-bedroom apartment directly on the sand, and a separate 2-bedroom guest house located beneath the garage
Property details for 1073 Gaviota Drive
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,040 square feet of living space on a 3,049-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1924. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-076-07. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24036336
- Year Built
- 1924
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,040
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,049
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.07
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 64407607
- On Market Date
- 2024-02-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Crown Molding, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Value In Land
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Fishing, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 1073 Gaviota Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Sold | $7,225,000 | |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Listed for sale | $7,750,000 | |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Sold | $6,895,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1073 Gaviota 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
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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
Inside 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 19 of 19 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 17 of 19.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626194026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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 The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants. It fronts Main Beach Park and the bluff-top trails of Heisler Park, sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District, and keeps its historic gallery-town character along the coast.
The Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $3,100,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,728
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 The Village sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
| 634 Glenneyre | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 1,300 | $2,304 | 0 |
| 499 Legion | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,810,000 | 2,335 | $1,632 | 86 |
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Schools
School District for 1073 Gaviota Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Richard Dewey of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing information updated May 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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