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3078 ZellLaguna Beach, CA 92651
A rare combination in Laguna Beach: Ocean and coastline views, approximately 2,600 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, and a large, flat grassy backyard—all in the highly sought-after Top of the World neighborhood, walking distance to Top of the World elementary school. Renovated and redesigned in 2022, this beautifully reimagined home combines contemporary design with comfortable coastal living. The open, light-filled floor plan features four spacious bedrooms and three beautifully appointed bathrooms, with inviting indoor-outdoor spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite is a private retreat with its own ocean-view deck overlooking ocean views and the coastline—an ideal spot for sunsets and cool coastal breezes. One of the home's standout features is its rare, large and usable flat grassy backyard with room for a future pool, shaded by mature trees and offering exceptional space for entertaining, play, pets, or simply relaxing in a private outdoor setting. A peaceful, enclosed front courtyard provides another inviting outdoor space, while an outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach. Additional features include central air conditioning, a finished two-car garage, generous side-yard storage, and included refrigerator, washer and dryer. Located close to Laguna Beach schools, Alta Laguna Park, and miles of hiking and biking trails, with the beaches, restaurants, galleries and boutiques of downtown Laguna Beach just minutes away, 3078 Zell offers something increasingly difficult to find in Laguna Beach: ocean views, substantial living space, a beautifully renovated home, and a genuinely usable backyard—all in one property. PLEASE NOTE THIS HOME IS ALSO FOR LEASE, CURRENTLY OFFERED AT $11,950 PER MONTH
| 3 weeks ago | Price changed to $3,595,000 | |
| 3 weeks ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| a month ago | Status changed to Active | |
| a month ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Property Details for 3078 Zell
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Top Of The World neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 2,600 square feet of living space and is listed at $3,595,000, about $1,383 per square foot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-063-02. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,652-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.
Property History
3078 Zell last sold in November 2016 for $1,580,000.
- Listed for sale July 31, 2026 at $3,750,000
- Price reduced to $3,595,000
- Sold November 2016 for $1,580,000 (Provenance Realty Group)
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.
In Top Of The World, 5 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $2,850,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 46 days on market before going under contract.
Estimated monthly payment
6.66% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.66% (week of Aug 27, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Laguna Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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