Sold
725 Balboa Avenue sold on May 21, 2026 for $4,300,000, 2.5% above the $4,195,000 asking price after 3 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
725 Balboa Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,316 sq ft
- 6,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1978
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$4,300,000
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 725 Balboa Avenue
Experience sweeping, white water and coastline views from this beautifully appointed Mediterranean residence, located in the coveted hillside Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach. Showcasing breathtaking panoramas that span from San Clemente to Catalina Island and all the way to Palos Verdes and the Santa Monica Mountains, the home captures the essence of coastal living from nearly every vantage point. A private courtyard entry introduces the home, leading into a light-filled formal living room with soaring ceilings and marble flooring. French doors open directly to the courtyard, creating a natural indoor-outdoor flow, while one of the home's three fireplaces anchors the room with warmth and character. The kitchen, dining, and family room come together as one cohesive space, creating an easy, natural flow throughout the main level. The kitchen is perfectly positioned to take in the view, featuring a generous center island with breakfast bar, ample storage, and uninterrupted ocean vistas. It opens to the dining area and adjacent family room, where a second fireplace and a wall of windows frame the Laguna coastline beyond. Sliding doors open to an expansive deck, ideal for entertaining or simply taking in the ocean breeze and endless sunsets. Upstairs, a striking wrought iron staircase leads to four bedrooms, all finished with rich bamboo flooring. The primary suite is a true retreat, offering mesmerizing views, a private ocean-facing deck, and its own fireplace, creating a quiet, elevated escape. The en-suite bath continues the experience with unparalleled views, a spacious walk-in closet, soaking tub, and separate walk-in shower. Located just down the street from Moulton Meadows Park, offering tennis, pickleball, basketball, a dog park, playgrounds, and scenic hiking, and just moments from Victoria Beach, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, the iconic Montage Resort, and Laguna’s renowned dining and gallery scene, this home truly offers the best of coastal living.
Property details for 725 Balboa Avenue
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,316 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1978. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-055-06. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,098-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated 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
- $4,300,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,316 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,100 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1978
- MLS® Number
- LG26081106
- 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
- LG26081106
- Year Built
- 1978
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,316
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.14
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65605506
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 725 Balboa Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Sold | $4,300,000 | |
| May 4, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed for sale | $4,195,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 725 Balboa Avenue
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 725 Balboa Avenue
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 Andrea Ballesteros of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated May 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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