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2596 Riviera Drive sold on August 20, 2014 for $8,200,000, 8.8% below the $8,995,000 asking price after 184 days on the market; it was first listed at $9,499,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2596 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 5,400 sq ft
- 9,400 sq ft lot
- Built 1985
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$8,200,000
Subdivision Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove.
The home
About 2596 Riviera Drive
Situated on Irvine Cove's coveted front row, this 5-bed, 5.5-bath home offers epic ocean and whitewater views in a comfortably luxurious 5,400-square-foot seaside setting. Directly across the street from the pristine Irvine Cove beach, this elegant residence is defined by indoor/outdoor living areas, including several ocean view terraces. The gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, game room, formal living and dining rooms, and the Master Suite with stunning ocean panorama and powder room further complement the home. The oversized subterranean garage provides room for seven cars. Irvine Cove community amenities include private beach access and tennis courts.
Property details for 2596 Riviera Drive
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,400 square feet of living space on a 9,400-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-317-11. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached seven-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP14033086
- Year Built
- 1985
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,400
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.216
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 7
- Parking Spaces
- 14
- View
- Bluff, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $550
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 05331711
- On Market Date
- 2014-07-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Underground, Garage, Private
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Barbecue, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 2596 Riviera Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2014 | Sold | $8,200,000 | |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Listed for sale | $9,499,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2596 Riviera 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 X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0412K 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 11 of 11.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562031, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 14 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 Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove. Subdivided from the Irvine Ranch in 1958, this enclave of roughly 110 Mediterranean and contemporary estates offers Catalina Island views, tennis courts, and parks.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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 Laguna Beach sales
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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Schools
School District for 2596 Riviera Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Mar 29, 2023 at 1:47 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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