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661 Buena Vista Way sold on September 13, 2013 for $3,970,000, 13.7% below the $4,600,000 asking price after 132 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
661 Buena Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,900 sq ft
- 6,098 sq ft lot
- Built 2004
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$3,970,000
Subdivision Temple Hills
20 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,382,500
The home
About 661 Buena Vista Way
Stunning in every way, this custom multi-level contemporary offers breathtaking Catalina, ocean, Main Beach, sunset
and city lights views. Available for the first time by its original owner and designer, the home presents approx. 4,900
s.f. Crowned by a top-level office with bath, it features 3 beds, 5 baths, 2 attached garages with frosted-glass roll-up
doors, an impressive multi-tiered staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and plush and hard-surface flooring.
Custom touches include recessed art niches, flush-mount stereo speakers, stained wood interior doors, bold columns,
and sliding fold-away windows that open the living room to an adjacent view terrace with ample room for outdoor
dining and entertaining. The owner's keen eye for stylish design is evident in a custom kitchen with granite
countertops, contemporary cabinetry, island, and stainless steel appliances. An opulent master suite hosts an
oversized bath with walk-in closet.
Property details for 661 Buena Vista Way
This 3-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,900 square feet of living space on a 6,098-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2004. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-373-32. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP13116512
- Year Built
- 2004
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,900
- Living Area Source
- See Remarks
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,098
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.14
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 64137332
- On Market Date
- 2013-06-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Den, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- See Remarks
- Foundation
- See Remarks
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac
- Patio and Porch
- Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- See Remarks
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- See Remarks
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Northwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 661 Buena Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2013 | Sold | $3,970,000 | |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Relisted | $4,600,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 661 Buena Vista Way
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 X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside 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
Outside the liquefaction zones.
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 131 of 147 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 147 of 147. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 12 of 147.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626191006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 26 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.
Temple Hills home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 20
- Median price
- $3,382,500
- Median days on market
- 52
- Median per sq ft
- $1,390
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Temple Hills sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2365 Hillview Drive | Sep 14, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 2,945 | $934 | 63 |
| 1375 Cerritos | Aug 21, 2026 | $3,375,000 | 2,445 | $1,380 | 3 |
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Schools
School District for 661 Buena Vista Way
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John McMonigle of Prudential California Realty
Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 1:34 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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