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2855 Zell Drive sold on August 17, 2026 for $3,975,000, 0.5% below the $3,995,000 asking price after 242 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $4,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
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2855 Zell Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,454 sq ft
- 7,932 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
Subdivision Top of the World
Top of the World is a hillside neighborhood atop Temple Hill in the San Joaquin Hills of Laguna Beach, where Alta Laguna Park overlooks ocean, canyon, and Saddleback Valley views.
19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,755,000
The home
About 2855 Zell Drive
Set on an elevated view lot with an unobstructed vantage point, this impressive, fully remodeled Top Of The World home captures panoramic views of the Pacific, Catalina Island, lush canyon, city lights, and the dramatic coastline stretching to Palos Verdes. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout the upper level, encompassing a formal living room anchored by a limestone fireplace finished with custom millwork and a slab surround. The spacious dining area and adjacent family room are lined with walls of glass windows and doors that open to an expansive deck running the length of the home, creating a seamless indoor outdoor flow. Recently reimagined, the chef’s kitchen features quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, brass fixtures and hardware, designer lighting, top-of-the-line Viking appliances, and a large center island complete with prep sink, wine fridge, and breakfast bar seating. Every living space is perfectly oriented to maximize the uninterrupted coastal views. All four bedrooms are located on the lower level, including two potential primary suites and three additional spa-like baths. Each bedroom enjoys ocean views and sliding glass doors opening to a covered patio with year-round sunset views stretching across the horizon. Just beyond, a sprawling lawn with room for a pool is surrounded by lush landscaping and new hardscape, creating a private outdoor setting overlooking the coastline and canyon beyond. Located in one of Laguna Beach’s most coveted hillside communities, the home enjoys close proximity to award-winning schools including Top Of The World Elementary, Alta Laguna Park, extensive hiking and biking trails, downtown Laguna Beach, and the area’s renowned beaches.
Property details for 2855 Zell Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,454 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-134-02. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,932-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
- $3,975,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,454 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 7,932 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1965
- MLS® Number
- LG26099655
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Measured
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26099655
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,454
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,931
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1821
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64113402
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Top Of The World (TOW)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Park
The record
Property History for 2855 Zell Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sold | $3,975,000 | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Price reduced | $3,995,000 | From $4,350,000 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Price reduced | $4,350,000 | From $4,500,000 |
| May 8, 2026 | Relisted | $4,500,000 | |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Sold | $3,645,000 | First Team Real Estate |
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The neighborhood
About Top of the World
Top of the World is a hillside neighborhood atop Temple Hill in the San Joaquin Hills of Laguna Beach, where Alta Laguna Park overlooks ocean, canyon, and Saddleback Valley views. The park is a trailhead into Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, and Top of the World Elementary sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Top of the World home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 19
- Median price
- $2,755,000
- Median days on market
- 51
- Median per sq ft
- $1,360
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Top of the World sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2869 Zell Drive | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 2,095 | $1,360 | 59 |
| 2855 Zell Drive | Aug 17, 2026 | $3,975,000 | 2,454 | $1,620 | 78 |
| 3208 Bern Court | Aug 7, 2026 | $3,450,000 | 2,674 | $1,290 | 231 |
| 3191 Bonn | Jul 1, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 1,550 | $1,355 | 33 |
| 28812 Shady Pl. | Jun 26, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 2,400 | $1,188 | 46 |
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Schools
Schools for 2855 Zell 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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Listed by Andrea Ballesteros of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Aug 17, 2026 at 9:43 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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