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420 Alta Vista Way sold on November 9, 2014 for $3,975,000, 7.5% below the $4,299,000 asking price after 314 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
420 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,000 sq ft
- 7,750 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$3,975,000
The home
About 420 Alta Vista Way
Breathtaking panoramic ocean views abound from this re-built warm contemporary dream home. From the minute you step into the grand entry, you will be mesmerized by the striking architecture with tall ceilings and walls of glass. Great location on lower Alta Vista on the corner of Nido Way with
LOTS of parking with 2 car garage PLUS driveway parking for up to 5 cars. A short walk to Victoria Beach.
Enjoy total privacy and quiet amidst a tranquil natural setting that is unique to Laguna. Enter thru opaque glass doors into a lush entry garden with a water feature. The entire home was meticulously designed by the architect owner. The feel is very Zen. The main level boasts a massive living room, dining room,and granite kitchen opening out to a large ocean view deck.Main level large ground floor bedroom suite. Nanny's quarters" suite.Totally finished off garage and enclosed workshop. Originally built in 1979/re-built 2000-2005/permits at city show approx. 5243 sq ft[estimated,not taped or to be relied on]. Seller says stamped plans show about 5,000 square feet.
Property details for 420 Alta Vista Way
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Upper Victoria Beach neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,000 square feet of living space on a 7,750-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-144-20. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP14165217
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,000
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,750
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.178
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Coastline, Park Greenbelt, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 65614420
- On Market Date
- 2014-08-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets, Workshop
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Den, Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern, See Remarks
- Roof
- Composition
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Driveway
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Upper Victoria Beach (UVB)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 420 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2014 | Sold | $3,975,000 | |
| Aug 3, 2014 | Relisted | $4,299,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 420 Alta 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 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Moderate 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 8 of 8 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 8 of 8. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 4 of 8.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203015, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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.
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- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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Schools
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Robin Tench of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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