Sold
1553 Arroyo Drive sold on July 21, 2026 for $2,050,000, 4.7% below the $2,150,000 asking price after 30 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1553 Arroyo Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,488 sq ft
- Built 1929
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$2,050,000
Subdivision Canyon
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG26102380 (Sold).
The home
About 1553 Arroyo Drive
Welcome to Laguna Canyon — Where History, Charm & Opportunity Meet.
Tucked into the canyon on a generous lot, this income-producing duplex is wrapped in lush landscaping and ocean breezes — a rare blend of privacy, character, and Laguna lifestyle. Live moments from the Sawdust Festival, Pageant of the Masters, world-class beaches, and everything downtown Laguna has to offer.
Upper Unit — 3 Bed | 2 Bath:
Spacious living room, full kitchen, dedicated office space, and inside laundry. A/C keeps it cool through those balmy summer nights, while mature landscaping and canyon air set the tone outside.
Lower Unit — 1 Bed | 1 Bath + Office
A charming, light-filled retreat — perfect for guests, extended family, or rental income.
The Outdoors:
A tropical oasis with a dry riverbed winding through the property and mature high yielding Avocado Trees— the kind of setting that has inspired Laguna’s artists, writers, and dreamers for generations. Walking distance to town, yet a world away.
The Opportunity:
Whether you’re looking for multigenerational living, a live-in-one-rent-the-other setup, or a pure investment play, this is a rare canyon find with built-in income and timeless appeal.
Artists, writers, and dreamers — welcome home.
Property details for 1553 Arroyo Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the Canyon neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,488 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-181-22. Highlights include canyon views, a fireplace, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- LG26102163
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,488
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,405
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- View
- Canyon
- Parcel Number
- 64118122
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Canyon (CYN)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Near National Forest, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 1553 Arroyo Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Sold | $2,050,000 | |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 11, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| May 11, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000 | |
| May 28, 2021 | Sold | $1,400,000 | Compass |
| Apr 13, 2015 | Sold | $828,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1553 Arroyo 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 AE, inside 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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 149 of 251 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 3 of 251. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 185 of 251.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626321004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 Level 2 port). 42 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.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $2,762,500
- Median days on market
- 58
- Median per sq ft
- $1,454
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Nov 5, 2025 to Nov 5, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Fairview | Aug 31, 2026 | $4,600,000 | 2,595 | $1,773 | 13 |
| 284 Chiquita | Aug 28, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,724 | $1,856 | 39 |
| 1553 Arroyo Drive | Jul 21, 2026 | $2,050,000 | 1,488 | $1,378 | 30 |
| 2110 Ocean Way | Apr 2, 2026 | $5,430,000 | 3,546 | $1,531 | 0 |
| 464 Agate Street A/B | Mar 27, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,633 | $1,684 | 166 |
Schools
Schools for 1553 Arroyo Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Derek LeBon of Bon Life Real Estate Corporation
Listing information updated Jul 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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