Sold
970 Summit Drive sold on July 20, 2016 for $1,486,000, 5.3% below the $1,569,000 asking price after 212 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,695,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
970 Summit Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,791 sq ft
- 7,718 sq ft lot
- Built 1948
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$1,486,000
Subdivision Summit Ridge
The home
About 970 Summit Drive
Located on a TRIPLE LOT lot in picturesque Laguna Village, this charming single level cottage offers incredible panoramic views of the coastline, Catalina Island, hillside and city lights! The main living area of the home includes a sun-filled living room with cozy fireplace, a dining area, and a charming kitchen that opens out to an informal breakfast room. There are four bedrooms, including one with en-suite bath and walk-in closet. A wall of windows and French doors lead to the expansive wrap-a-round deck with darling porch swing and plenty of space for entertaining. Those with a green-thumb will appreciate the tiered garden space and citrus trees. Completing the home, and quite unique to the area, is a two car garage plus additional off-street space to park up to 6 cars! This is classic Laguna Beach living.
Property details for 970 Summit Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Summit Ridge neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,791 square feet of living space on a 7,718-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-381-05. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP15258649
- Year Built
- 1948
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,791
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,718
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.177
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64438105
- On Market Date
- 2016-03-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Gentle Sloping, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Needs Repair
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Summit Ridge (SR)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 970 Summit Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2016 | Sold | $1,486,000 | |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 970 Summit 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 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 73 of 73 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 72 of 73. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 11 of 73.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 43 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.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,611
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
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Schools
School District for 970 Summit Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 6:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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