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290 Diamond St sold on January 31, 2025 for $2,495,000, at the asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
290 Diamond St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,740 sq ft
- 5,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1910
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$2,495,000
Subdivision Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch.
16 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,650,000
The home
About 290 Diamond St
Welcome to 290 Diamond Street in the heart of Laguna Beach! This charming beach cottage offers a delightful blend of classic character with beach style living. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms spread across 1,740 square feet, this home is perfect for those seeking a coastal retreat to make it their own.
As you step inside through the inviting Dutch door, you're greeted by original wood floors and a cozy stone fireplace that adds warmth to the living and dining areas. French doors lead you to a wrap-around porch where you can soak in the ocean views and gentle breezes. The spacious kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a commercial-style range.
Downstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms, providing privacy and convenience. Included in the downstairs is a bedroom with it’s own separate entrance which could be used an office. Upstairs, with vaulted ceilings and ocean views is an additional bedroom. Included in the upstairs is a spacious room that's currently utilized as den and office with ocean views and a custom hidden storage closet. This den could possibly be used as another bedroom. The third bathroom is located on the second floor.
The large backyard is a serene oasis with a brick patio and a shade tree and lemon tree perfect for relaxation or entertaining. A long driveway and detached 2-car garage offer ample parking. Just two blocks from the beach, this gem in the Woods Cove area is a must-see! Plus, the nearby Hip district offers plenty of dining and shopping options.
This home, on the market for the first time in over 40 years, sits on a 5,000 square foot R-2 lot, ready for your personal touch and updates. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your own!
Property details for 290 Diamond St
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Woods Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,740 square feet of living space on a 5,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1910. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-273-05. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25002906
- Year Built
- 1910
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,740
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1148
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64427305
- On Market Date
- 2025-01-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods Cove (WC)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 290 Diamond St
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | Sold | $2,495,000 | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 290 Diamond St
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 06059C0419K 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
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 15 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 13 of 18. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202052, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 31 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 Woods Cove
Woods Cove sits on the bluffs of Laguna Beach between Moss Street Beach and Pearl Street Beach, where Diamond Street meets Ocean Way and a stairway descends to a sandy cove with tide pools and the Keystone Arch. Its 1920s and 1930s shingled cottages, Spanish Revival, and Craftsman homes lie within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Woods Cove home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 16
- Median price
- $3,650,000
- Median days on market
- 34
- Median per sq ft
- $2,006
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Woods Cove sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Moss | Oct 13, 2026 | $3,275,000 | 2,107 | $1,554 | 73 |
| 455 Agate | Sep 10, 2026 | $2,525,000 | 1,882 | $1,342 | 49 |
| 376 Diamond | Aug 18, 2026 | $4,237,500 | 1,650 | $2,568 | 37 |
| 590 Diamond Street | Jul 30, 2026 | $4,225,000 | 3,755 | $1,125 | 11 |
| 2482 Glenneyre Street | Jul 16, 2026 | $3,350,000 | 1,988 | $1,685 | 0 |
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Schools
School District for 290 Diamond St
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Jan 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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