Sold
739 Marlin sold on December 24, 2025 for $5,165,000, 6% below the $5,495,000 asking price after 215 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,195,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
739 Marlin, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,315 sq ft
- 6,003 sq ft lot
- Built 2015
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$5,165,000
Subdivision Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
The home
About 739 Marlin
Nestled near the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in Laguna Beach’s desirable Portafina enclave, this stunning custom home is a true oasis offering exceptional privacy and unparalleled ocean views. Flashing sparkles of light reflecting off the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island’s iconic silhouette, and city lights twinkling after sunset are just some of the captivating visual delights that you will enjoy. Extensively remodeled and expanded, the modern showplace captures views from indoor and outdoor living spaces. Extending approximately 3,315 square feet, a phenomenal floorplan with four ensuite bedrooms and four- and one-half baths provides an impressive flow that accommodates easy entertaining, all with the ocean as a gorgeous backdrop. The main level is introduced by a large living room with vaulted ceiling and a stacked-stone fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. Walls of slideaway glass doors open this level to a generous heated deck where friends and loved ones will savor ever-changing ocean views. A lounge and glass-enclosed temperature-controlled wine room set the tone for elegant dinner parties in the dining room, which transitions seamlessly to a fabulous island kitchen. Chefs of all skill levels will appreciate the style and functionality of abundant Shaker cabinetry and stone countertops. A built-in refrigerator displays cabinet-matched panels, while a built-in coffee station is joined by a six-burner Wolf range and double oven. Truly one of a kind, the residence offers an elevated design aesthetic that is destined to stand the test of time. Wood flooring, coffered ceilings, designer lighting fixtures and top-tier finishes and millwork are showcased throughout. Guests will feel at home in a main-level bedroom that offers the convenience of flexibility. For the ultimate escape, the fireplace-warmed primary suite opens to sweeping ocean views on a private deck and reveals a sitting room and two walk-in closets. An oversized rain shower and a soaking tub enrich the primary bath. On par with the interior, the exterior of the home is exceptional. Curb appeal is redefined with impeccable landscaping and custom front-yard hardscaping. Parking for four is accommodated with two driveway spaces and a two-car garage. Victoria Beach and Woods Cove are nearby, and resorts, restaurants and shopping are minutes from home. Your dream of sharing a home of this caliber with the people you love can come true at this extraordinary Laguna Beach residence.
Property details for 739 Marlin
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,315 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2015. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-056-03. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,003-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $5,165,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,315 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 3
- Lot Size
- 6,003 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2015
- MLS® Number
- LG25037023
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG25037023
- Year Built
- 2015
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,315
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,003
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1378
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65605603
- On Market Date
- 2025-04-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Closed Circuit Cameras
The record
Property History for 739 Marlin
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | Sold | $5,165,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Price reduced | $5,495,000 | From $5,850,000 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Price reduced | $5,850,000 | From $6,195,000 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Listed for sale | $6,195,000 | |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Sold | $3,395,000 | Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage |
| Jun 16, 2015 | Sold | $1,545,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 739 Marlin
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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 Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Portafina home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 55
- Median per sq ft
- $1,265
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Portafina sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 Bolsana | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 4,400 | $1,580 | 10 |
| 627 Nyes | Jul 17, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,638 | $2,749 | 0 |
| 766 Pelican | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 3,869 | $1,086 | 65 |
| 725 Balboa Avenue | May 21, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 3,316 | $1,297 | 3 |
| 723 Balboa Avenue | Apr 14, 2026 | $4,950,000 | 4,030 | $1,228 | 55 |
Schools
Schools for 739 Marlin
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 Meital Taub of Livel Real Estate
Listing information updated Dec 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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