769 Manzanita Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,461 sq ft
- 5,001 sq ft lot
- Built 1925
$2,995,000
Subdivision The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants.
26 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,025,000
The home
About 769 Manzanita Drive
Ideally situated on one of the most desirable streets in the Village of Laguna Beach, this enchanting 1925 cottage will capture your heart. Enter in to the light-filled great room featuring a stunning open beam ceiling, ocean and Catalina island views, and original wood-burning brick fireplace. The living room opens to a spacious deck, ideal for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the views. The charming kitchen features a built-in seating area, original O’Keefe & Merritt stove, Bosch dishwasher, and access to the laundry room/pantry. Also on this level are the primary and second bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. The primary bedroom features an open beam ceiling, views of the ocean, whitewater and Hotel Laguna, and private garden patio. The adjacent bonus room could be used as a media room or home office, and has access to a side patio. The lower level bedroom offers a separate entrance from outside for additional flexibility. Fresh paint and new flooring throughout give the home a bright, updated feel while preserving its vintage character, including engineered European oak flooring in the main living areas and carpet in the secondary bedrooms. Numerous outdoor spaces on the expansive, landscaped lot include a patio in the front garden, a large deck off of the great room, plus two patios in the rear of the property, all inviting you to relax and soak in ocean breezes from this peaceful retreat. A one-car garage and large driveway provide coveted off-street parking for four to five vehicles. 769 Manzanita Drive offers that rare combination of character, views, and location, truly embodying the best of the Laguna Beach lifestyle.
Property details for 769 Manzanita Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,461 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,995,000, about $2,050 per square foot. The home was built in 1925. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-363-05. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, a 5,001-square-foot lot, and cottage architecture. 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
- $2,995,000
- Days On Site
- 34 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,461 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,001 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1925
- MLS® Number
- LG26183887
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Appraiser
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG26183887
- Year Built
- 1925
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,461
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1148
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, Neighborhood, Ocean, Trees Woods, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64136305
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Laundry, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Great Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Shingle Siding
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 769 Manzanita Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 |
Price and status changes recorded since Sep 5, 2026.
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.28% · 30-yr fixed$
$23,185/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $299,500 down
Principal & interest$18,443
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$1,123
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$2,745
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$874
HOANot reported, not included
$20,013/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $599,000 down
Principal & interest$16,394
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$2,745
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$874
HOANot reported, not included
$17,964/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $898,500 down
Principal & interest$14,345
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$2,745
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$874
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$3,619/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$2,745
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$874
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.28% (week of Oct 1, 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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The neighborhood
About The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants. It fronts Main Beach Park and the bluff-top trails of Heisler Park, sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District, and keeps its historic gallery-town character along the coast.
The Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 26
- Median price
- $3,025,000
- Median days on market
- 39
- Median per sq ft
- $1,749
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 1, 2025 to Oct 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent The Village sales
At $2,050 per square foot, this home's asking price is 17% above the Village median of $1,749 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent The Village sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 499 Legion | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,810,000 | 2,335 | $1,632 | 86 |
| 609 Seaview Street | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,130,000 | 888 | $2,399 | 6 |
| 750 Griffith Way | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,950,000 | 2,050 | $1,927 | 77 |
| 495 El Camino Del Mar | Sep 11, 2026 | $5,100,000 | 2,882 | $1,770 | 29 |
| 2072 Hidden Valley Canyon | Aug 25, 2026 | $1,940,000 | 1,587 | $1,222 | 0 |
Schools
Schools for 769 Manzanita Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Location
Location
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Listed by Heidi Cleveland of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Listing information updated Sep 21, 2026 at 7:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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