Sold
1961 Temple Hills Drive sold on March 30, 2026 for $2,750,000, 1.3% below the $2,785,000 asking price after 17 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1961 Temple Hills Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,500 sq ft
- 9,583 sq ft lot
- Built 1954
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$2,750,000
Subdivision Temple Hills
19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,390,000
The home
About 1961 Temple Hills Drive
Experience the rare combination of space, views, and opportunity in this expansive ranch-style coastal retreat. Set on a nearly 10,000 square foot lot, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers 2,500 square feet of living space — an exceptional find for buyers seeking room to grow in a premier coastal setting.
Wake up to sweeping hillside and peak ocean views, with the potential of stunning ocean views with a little help from your friendly neighbor trimming their trees. The generous lot size opens the door to incredible upside potential: envision a resort-style pool, expanded living areas, or a detached guest house to create a true private compound.
Inside, the home has already been thoughtfully upgraded with a new kitchen cabinets, partially renovated bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh interior paint. The flexible floor plan includes a fourth bedroom and bath addition, while the existing primary suite offers the unique advantage of functioning as a potential ADU, complete with a separate entrance and kitchen — ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or rental income.
For buyers looking for a larger coastal property with immediate comfort and long-term value-add potential, this is a rare opportunity to create a custom Laguna compound tailored to your vision — all while enjoying breathtaking views and the best of coastal living.
Property details for 1961 Temple Hills Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,500 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-394-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 9,583-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $2,750,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,500 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 9,583 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1954
- MLS® Number
- LG26038190
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Plans
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26038190
- Year Built
- 1954
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,500
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,583
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.22
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 64139404
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Guest Accommodations, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern, Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Construction
- Cement Siding
- Foundation
- Block
- Lot Features
- Garden, Gentle Sloping
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Storm Drains
- Security
- Security Lights
The record
Property History for 1961 Temple Hills Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Sold | $2,750,000 | |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,785,000 | |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Sold | $1,200,000 | Surterre Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1961 Temple Hills 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 06059C0417K 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 192 of 271 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 269 of 271. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 11 of 271.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626192000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 54 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.
Temple Hills home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 19
- Median price
- $3,390,000
- Median days on market
- 63
- Median per sq ft
- $1,380
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 19, 2025 to Oct 19, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Temple Hills sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2365 Hillview Drive | Sep 14, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 2,945 | $934 | 63 |
| 1375 Cerritos | Aug 21, 2026 | $3,375,000 | 2,445 | $1,380 | 3 |
| 980 Canyon View Drive | Jul 8, 2026 | $3,000,000 | 1,700 | $1,765 | 97 |
| 1992 San Remo | Jul 6, 2026 | $3,700,000 | 3,158 | $1,172 | 33 |
| 1961 San Remo Drive | Jun 15, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 2,430 | $1,399 | 68 |
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Schools
Schools for 1961 Temple Hills Drive
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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Listing information updated Mar 31, 2026 at 12:15 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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