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451 Hawthorne Road sold on December 17, 2024 for $11,000,000, 7.6% below the $11,900,000 asking price after 81 days on the market; it was first listed at $12,800,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
451 Hawthorne Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,869 sq ft
- 0.41-acre lot
- Built 1919
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$11,000,000
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 451 Hawthorne Road
Experience a slice of California history at 451 Hawthorne Road, a stunning 1921 Craftsman home, beautifully restored by the current owners nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach. This rare architectural treasure unfolds across a 17,762 sq foot private lot of coveted North Laguna real estate, boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths - a perfect blend of century-old craftsmanship and modern luxury.
The estate-like grounds feature a lush lawn, garden pavilion, oversized private pool, mature trees, and a variety of fruit trees creating a private oasis with ocean views. Inside, discover a gourmet kitchen with top-tier appliances, granite counters, and a bar counter that opens to a spacious dining room with three sets of French doors leading to the main patio and gardens. The main living room, graced with ocean views, features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, custom solid wood flooring, and open-beamed ceilings. The lower level includes a warm and inviting family room, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a powder room. One main level bedroom serves as a self-contained guest house, complete with a new bathroom and small kitchen, accessible from both inside and outside the home. The upper level houses the primary bedroom suite impressing with a spacious sitting room, fireplace, high open-beamed ceilings, and access to an upper deck offering spectacular ocean views; the ultimate private sanctuary. The primary bathroom boasts an oversized shower and separate tub. Completing this sumptuous primary suite is a private office or massage room. Across the hallway a generous bedroom and bathroom complete the upper level.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this property benefits from the Mills Act, a California state law that provides significant property tax reductions to owners who actively preserve historic buildings. This incentive not only ensures the conservation of architectural treasures but also offers substantial financial advantages to discerning buyers. With its oversized garage and onsite parking for 7 cars, 451 Hawthorne Rd isn't just a home; it's a living legacy of California's rich cultural tapestry, waiting for its next chapter to be written. This rare opportunity allows you to own a piece of Laguna Beach history, where every detail tells a story of creativity, independence, and timeless beauty.
Property details for 451 Hawthorne Road
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,869 square feet of living space on a 0.41-acre lot. The home was built in 1919. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-152-05. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, an updated home, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG24163229
- Year Built
- 1919
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,869
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,762
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.4078
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Catalina, Hills, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 49615205
- On Market Date
- 2024-08-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Lot Features
- Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Suburban
The record
Property History for 451 Hawthorne Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | Sold | $11,000,000 | |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Price reduced | $11,900,000 | From $12,800,000 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Listed for sale | $12,800,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 451 Hawthorne 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 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 19 of 19 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 8 of 19.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626052003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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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- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Brian Johnson of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Dec 18, 2024 at 9:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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