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31872 Circle Drive sold on September 5, 2016 for $1,999,999, at the asking price after 84 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,200,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 5, 2016

31872 Circle Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,200 sq ft
  • 1,960 sq ft lot
  • Built 1948

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$1,999,999

MLS# NP16110263

Subdivision South Laguna Bluffs

6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,625,000

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This home has a newer listing: MLS OC20065431 (Sold).

The home

About 31872 Circle Drive

Remodeled down to the studs in 2014, this charming and bespoke cottage located in South Laguna on the ocean side of Coast Highway presents the perfect low maintenance coastal and quintessential Laguna retreat. Expertly designed by the local famed designer, Michael Fullen Design Group, the two-story residence is a feast for the most discriminating eye. The home offers a relaxed ambiance, seamlessly blending classic, rustic interiors with all of today’s modern amenities and thoughtfully-selected custom finishes throughout. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite you to enjoy endless sunlight and ocean breezes, including a second floor patio with seating for 6 to enjoy stunning ocean and sand views. The home also features an inviting and romantic back entertaining area complete with a focal outdoor fireplace, ample seating area and a koi pond for the ultimate in tranquility. The floor plan features gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, as well as a gourmet kitchen with professional grade stainless steel appliances; an open, airy living room with fireplace; a charming secondary bedroom with ocean views; an office area overlooking the white water and sand views of Thousand Steps Beach; and a beautiful master suite with soaring ceilings and more stunning views.

Property details for 31872 Circle Drive

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Bluffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,200 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1948. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-113-19. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
NP16110263
Year Built
1948
Living Area (sq ft)
1,200
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
1,960
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1
View
Catalina, City Lights, Ocean
Parcel Number
65811319
On Market Date
2016-05-23
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, All Bedrooms Up
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room, Outside
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Koi Pond
Parking
Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
South Laguna Bluffs (SLB)
Community Features
Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 31872 Circle Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 28, 2020 Sold $2,250,000 Engel & Voelkers Laguna Beach
Sep 5, 2016 Sold $1,999,999
May 23, 2016 Listed for sale $2,200,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31872 Circle 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 06059C0501K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 13 of 13 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 115 Mbps, at 1 of 13. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 12 of 13.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423051045, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 2.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 34 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.

South Laguna Bluffs home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
6
Median price
$6,625,000
Median days on market
161
Median per sq ft
$2,482

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 South Laguna Bluffs sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
31876 Circle Oct 2, 2026 $4,000,000 2,713 $1,474 6
31678 Seacliff Drive Aug 21, 2026 $5,440,000 1,931 $2,817 211
31995 Coast Hwy. Jul 21, 2026 $8,800,000 4,100 $2,146 448
31678 Seacove Drive Jul 20, 2026 $8,750,000 2,000 $4,375 751
31588 Table Rock Drive Apr 21, 2026 $5,500,000 4,184 $1,315 111

Schools

School District for 31872 Circle Drive

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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage

Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 7:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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