Sold
478 Locust sold on July 22, 2026 for $7,700,000, 3.7% below the $7,995,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

478 Locust, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,800 sq ft
- 6,098 sq ft lot
- Built 2026
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.
26 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,225,000
The home
About 478 Locust
Situated on the highly sought after tree-lined 400 block of Locust Street in North Laguna, this custom brand new construction home designed by architect Anders Lasater bridges a timeless coastal exterior with clean, modern interiors. The property features a generous front yard with tasteful landscaping that enhances its curb appeal, leading into a residence with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms that frame views of evening city lights and the Pacific. The heart of the home is an open-concept great room anchored by a custom kitchen with a large waterfall-edge island and suite of premium Thermador appliances. A bold floating steel staircase connects the ground level to the upstairs, while an indoor koi pond adds a unique architectural element. Multiple sections of pocketing glass doors retracts to open the main living area to a private courtyard with jacuzzi pool. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite offers a serene atmosphere and a functional layout with dual closets and a spacious bath wrapped in Taj Mahal quartzite, complete with a freestanding soaking tub and a seamless walk-in shower. The property provides excellent flexibility with a completely self-contained one-bedroom guest suite, which features its own private entrance, a dedicated kitchen, and a private balcony with ocean views. A separate studio is a multipurpose space currently used as a home gym. Parking is highly accommodating for the area, featuring a two-car garage accessed off the quiet rear alley, plus a generous driveway for additional vehicles. Located just blocks from prominent North Laguna beaches like Shaw’s Cove, Crescent Bay, and Heisler Park, this home offers sophisticated design in a premier coastal neighborhood.
Property details for 478 Locust
This 4-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,800 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2026. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-153-21. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,098-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
- $7,700,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,800 sqft
- Total Baths
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,098 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2026
- MLS® Number
- LG26107448
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26107448
- Year Built
- 2026
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,800
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,098
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.14
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 49615321
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Modern, Traditional
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Near National Forest, Street Lights
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System
The record
Property History for 478 Locust
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Sold | $7,700,000 | |
| May 22, 2026 | Listed for sale | $7,995,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Sold | $2,300,000 | VILLA REAL ESTATE |
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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
- 26
- Median price
- $4,225,000
- Median days on market
- 39
- Median per sq ft
- $2,090
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 30, 2025 to Sep 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 472 Holly Street | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 3,356 | $2,071 | 27 |
| 315 Weymouth | Aug 7, 2026 | $4,125,000 | 2,376 | $1,736 | 0 |
Schools
School District for 478 Locust
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John Stanaland of The Agency
Listing information updated Jul 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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