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490 Aster Street sold on September 4, 2024 for $4,175,000, 6.2% below the $4,449,000 asking price after 36 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,650,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
490 Aster Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,750 sq ft
- 6,125 sq ft lot
- Built 1924
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$4,175,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
The home
About 490 Aster Street
$200,000 PRICE REDUCTION! The best locations in Laguna, particularly in the highly coveted Tree Streets neighborhood of North Laguna, were developed first. And this gorgeous and ICONIC OCEAN VIEW TREE STREETS JEWEL celebrates its 100th birthday w/a high-end, total renovation down to the studs. Every element has been lovingly re-envisioned while maintaining its unparalleled original character. The facade & historic covered porch has been meticulously restored, the property MAY be eligible for Mills Act consideration (check with City). Once inside the new, open concept floorpan offers a gourmet kitchen with large island, farmhouse sink with polished nickel faucet, Calcutta marble counters, antique French knobs, Thermador 48" dual fuel 6 burner/griddle range, 36" build in frig and top of the line dishwasher and built in microwave. All baths feature custom cabinetry, polished nickel fixtures, Calcutta Marble counters, Marble flooring, custom tile work and antique French hardware. The Master Bath is an oasis unto itself and offers a 60" free standing soaking tub, Dual Vanities and sinks, oversized walk-in shower, compartmentalized commode and adjacent highly-detailed walk in closet. Wide Plank white oak hardwood flooring runs throughout the home. New windows have been installed while retaining the original century old "wavy glass" front windows (important for Mills). New solid core doors throughout with oil-rubbed bronze hardware. ALL new electrical and plumbing. Home has central HVAC and is fully air-conditioned. New tankless water heater. New lighting throughout interior/exterior. Cobbled Herringbone Brick accents the separate laundry room. Decking, including the romantic, original front porch features Thermory all weather wood decking. The home is surrounded by a combination of mature and fresh landscaping woven together by award-winning landscape designer Ruben Flores including new irrigation, lighting. The various gardens surrounding the home offer several options for outdoor living, highlighted by the spacious secret garden/outdoor dining area in the rear yard which is adjacent to an Garden Retreat room which opens onto the yard via a reclaimed vintage barn door. An entertainers sanctuary. This home is in the 400 block of Laguna's most desired neighborhood offering privacy and tranquility while being refreshingly convenient to downtown, Farmer's Market, restaurants, beaches, shops, parks and galleries. The Ultimate Laguna lifestyle can be yours.
Property details for 490 Aster Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,750 square feet of living space on a 6,125-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1924. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-163-02. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24136274
- Year Built
- 1924
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,750
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,125
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1406
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 49616302
- On Market Date
- 2024-07-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- See Remarks, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Gutters
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 490 Aster Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | Sold | $4,175,000 | |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Price reduced | $4,449,000 | From $4,650,000 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Listed for sale | $4,650,000 | |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Sold | $2,500,000 | Laguna Beach Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 490 Aster Street
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 06059C0416K 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 26 of 26 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 26 of 26. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 10 of 26.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626052005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 28 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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About North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
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 North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools for 490 Aster Street
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- Elementary
- Elmorro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Mark Christy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 6:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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