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979 Capistrano Avenue sold on April 18, 2025 for $2,650,000, 4.5% below the $2,775,000 asking price after 42 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,095,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Apr 18, 2025

979 Capistrano Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,177 sq ft
  • 2,500 sq ft lot
  • Built 1968

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$2,650,000

MLS# LG25033251

Subdivision Arch Beach Heights

Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views.

19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,250,000

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The home

About 979 Capistrano Avenue

Welcome to 979 Capistrano Avenue, a coastal masterpiece in the heart of Laguna Beach, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. This stunning Arch Beach Heights residence offers three spacious bedrooms and three and a half thoughtfully designed bathrooms, spanning 2,177 square feet of curated living space. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be captivated by breathtaking ocean views, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop to everyday life. Expansive private decks invite you to relax and soak in the coastal beauty, while the lush charming yard provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings or quiet moments of relaxation.The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with top-of-the-line appliances and a generous walk-in pantry, seamlessly flowing into the open-concept living areas—all enhanced by central air conditioning for year-round comfort. Retreat to the luxurious master suite, where a private deck offers a peaceful sanctuary to start and end your day. Additional highlights include a spacious two-car garage and secure parking, ensuring convenience. This is more than just a home—it’s a rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise, where modern sophistication meets the effortless beauty of coastal living. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Laguna Beach from this exquisite residence.

Property details for 979 Capistrano Avenue

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,177 square feet of living space on a 2,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1968. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-424-09. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
LG25033251
Year Built
1968
Living Area (sq ft)
2,177
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.0574
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
64442409
On Market Date
2025-02-14
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Granite Counters, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Pantry
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Inside
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Accessibility
Parking

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Landscaped
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
Community Features
Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights

The record

Property History for 979 Capistrano Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Apr 18, 2025 Sold $2,650,000
Apr 17, 2025 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Mar 28, 2025 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Mar 10, 2025 Price reduced $2,775,000 From $2,850,000
Mar 4, 2025 Price reduced $2,850,000 From $2,950,000
Feb 23, 2025 Price reduced $2,950,000 From $3,095,000
Feb 14, 2025 Listed for sale $3,095,000
Dec 5, 2024 Sold $2,575,000 Real Broker

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 979 Capistrano Avenue

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

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 100 of 129 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 129 of 129. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 44 of 129.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626204000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 42 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 Arch Beach Heights

Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views. It sits near Moulton Meadows Park and the trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with cottages and contemporary homes in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Arch Beach Heights home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
19
Median price
$2,250,000
Median days on market
33
Median per sq ft
$1,195

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 Arch Beach Heights sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
885 Tia Juana Street Oct 5, 2026 $2,120,000 1,771 $1,197 97
1119 Katella Street Sep 15, 2026 $3,788,888 2,833 $1,337 39
956 Tia Juana Sep 2, 2026 $2,696,500 2,769 $974 97
1077 Tia Juana Aug 24, 2026 $2,475,000 1,873 $1,321 167
1147 Miramar St Aug 6, 2026 $2,475,000 1,783 $1,388 18

Schools

Schools for 979 Capistrano Avenue

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Top Of The World
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Nicholas Hooper of Compass

Listing information updated Apr 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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