Sold
397 Poplar Street sold on March 23, 2026 for $2,850,000, 4.8% below the $2,995,000 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
397 Poplar Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,000 sq ft
- 3,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1929
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$2,850,000
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 397 Poplar Street
First time on the market in decades, this charming single-level cottage presents a rare opportunity! Located in North Laguna’s sought-after Tree Streets, this delightful French Normandy home offers timeless character just moments from the ocean and downtown Laguna Village.
The cottage features two bedrooms, an office, and 2 1/2 baths. The primary suite offers windows looking out to gardens, enjoy the soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and a cedar-lined closet. The secondary bedroom includes a walk-in shower and private exterior entrance, ideal for guests or flexible living.
Outdoor spaces include a garden gated entry, beautiful landscaped large, front yard, side yards with gardens, avocado and lemon tree, plus a private backyard patio perfect for outdoor dining.
High ceilings and hardwood floors throughout create a light and inviting atmosphere. A classic wood-burning fireplace enhances the living room with inviting warmth and character.
Recent improvements include a new roof, new copper plumbing, new interior and exterior paint, a newer furnace and new water heater.
A rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in one of North Laguna’s most beloved locations with close proximity to beaches, shops, and world renowned restaurants and galleries!
Property details for 397 Poplar Street
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,000 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-092-01. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, a 3,001-square-foot lot, an updated home, and French provincial 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
- $2,850,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,000 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,000 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1929
- MLS® Number
- LG26039890
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Owner
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26039890
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,000
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0689
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 49609201
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Disposal, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, French Provincial
- Roof
- Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Carport, Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Privacy, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 397 Poplar Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Sold | $2,850,000 | |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 397 Poplar Street
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
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 15 of 15 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 15 of 15. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 15.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 23 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 397 Poplar Street
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- 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 31, 2026 at 7:41 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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