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522 High Drive sold on March 10, 2026 for $3,550,000, at the asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
522 High Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,800 sq ft
- 5,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
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$3,550,000
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 522 High Drive
This curated home with casual elegance captures sweeping ocean and Catalina views from nearly every room, tucked into the highly desired Tree Streets of North Laguna. Thoughtfully designed for effortless coastal living, the residence offers three ensuite bedrooms and a floor plan that seamlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor relaxation.
The main living room welcomes you with its soaring wood-beamed ceilings, rich oak flooring, and a classic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Oversized windows frame the postcard-worthy ocean vistas, filling the space with natural light and a sense of calm. Just beyond, an expansive view terrace becomes your front-row seat for unforgettable sunsets and slow mornings with coffee overlooking the coastline.
The kitchen and dining areas open gracefully to the living room, creating an ideal flow for everyday living and entertaining. In the kitchen, you’ll find Viking range, high-end stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, a second brick fireplace, and vaulted ceilings with a skylight that bathes the room in soft, coastal light. French doors lead outside to a terraced garden retreat, multiple sitting areas, mature lemon, orange, olive, and magnolia trees, and an elevated view deck offering yet another incredible vantage point to take in the serene ocean views making every sunrise and sunset a private escape.
Perfectly positioned in North Laguna, you’re just blocks from some of Laguna’s most iconic beaches, local galleries, boutique shopping, resorts and dining. This home captures the essence of the North Laguna lifestyle, relaxed, refined, and surrounded by natural beauty.
Property details for 522 High Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,800 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-041-40. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,798-square-foot lot, an updated home, and cottage architecture. 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
- $3,550,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,800 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,800 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1950
- MLS® Number
- LG26007230
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26007230
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,800
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1331
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 49604140
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Kitchen, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Brick, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 522 High Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Sold | $3,550,000 | |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Listed for sale | $3,550,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 522 High 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
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
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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 141 of 170 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 168 of 170. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 170.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626561005, 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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The neighborhood
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 20, 2025 to Oct 20, 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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Schools for 522 High Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Shauna Covington of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing information updated Mar 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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