Sold
189 Lower Cliff Drive sold on May 5, 2025 for $2,200,000, at the asking price after 12 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
189 Lower Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,488 sq ft
- Built 1940
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$2,200,000
Subdivision Main Beach
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG25064466 (Sold).
The home
About 189 Lower Cliff Drive
Welcome to your dream Laguna Beach 2 cottage style homes side by side at 187 and 189 Lower Cliff Drive! This property is nestled in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach, where coastal living meets seaside serenity. This unique property offers two spacious living units that can serve as a primary residence or a fantastic investment opportunity. Bursting with charm and character, this side by side duplex is a rare find and a true gem in a dream location. Both units boast a light-filled open floor plan, large windows that bring in natural light and downtown views. It's a true oasis that offers a sense of calm and relaxation, with charming original details. These units are especially unique with a cool cottage vibe offering living areas that are bright and airy, with an open layout. Located just two blocks from Laguna's world-renowned Main Beach, shops, and restaurants, this rare gem offers the perfect location to enjoy all that Laguna Beach has to offer. With its prime location, this property is a true must-see! This property is offered as-is, allowing you to put your own personal touch on it and create the home of your dreams, or investment for your future. Don't miss your chance to own this incredible property and experience the beach lifestyle that Laguna Beach has to offer.
Property details for 189 Lower Cliff Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the Main Beach neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,488 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1940. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-012-16. Highlights include city lights views, an attached one-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- LG25064457
- Year Built
- 1940
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,488
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,920
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.09
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 49601216
- On Market Date
- 2025-04-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Open Floorplan, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Near Public Transit
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Off Site
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Main Beach (BCH)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 189 Lower Cliff Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Sold | $2,200,000 | |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 189 Lower Cliff Drive
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
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 17 of 21 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 115 Mbps, at 2 of 21. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 17 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626051007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $2,762,500
- Median days on market
- 58
- Median per sq ft
- $1,454
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Fairview | Aug 31, 2026 | $4,600,000 | 2,595 | $1,773 | 13 |
| 284 Chiquita | Aug 28, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,724 | $1,856 | 39 |
| 1553 Arroyo Drive | Jul 21, 2026 | $2,050,000 | 1,488 | $1,378 | 30 |
| 2110 Ocean Way | Apr 2, 2026 | $5,430,000 | 3,546 | $1,531 | 0 |
| 464 Agate Street A/B | Mar 27, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,633 | $1,684 | 166 |
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Schools
School District for 189 Lower Cliff Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Danielle Purcell of Team Laguna Inc
Listing information updated May 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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