Sold
2975 Zell Drive sold on October 17, 2016 for $1,625,000, 9.5% below the $1,795,000 asking price after 59 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2975 Zell Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,736 sq ft
- 7,875 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
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$1,625,000
Subdivision Top of the World
Top of the World is a hillside neighborhood atop Temple Hill in the San Joaquin Hills of Laguna Beach, where Alta Laguna Park overlooks ocean, canyon, and Saddleback Valley views.
18 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,777,500
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC24188971 (Sold).
The home
About 2975 Zell Drive
This original mid-century modern beauty is set in a stunning “Top of the World” location in Laguna Beach with a breathtaking panorama of canyons, distant lights and the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean, where Catalina Island is silhouetted against daily sunsets. Built in 1973 on a large 7,875+/- square foot lot, this is a home designed for the enjoyment of Southern California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. From the private courtyard entry, with its fireplace and entertaining area, to the patio and landscaped lawn facing the sea, the home is a tranquil retreat with easy access to world class hiking, Laguna’s culture and amenities, and the beach. The living room and dining room celebrate the luminous views with huge windows and sliding glass doors. The living room has a grand fireplace and glossy floors enhance the feeling of light throughout. The home has three bedrooms and two full baths — the master with views overlooking canyons and ocean, while the second and third bedrooms open to the courtyard. For intimate family living or grand-scale entertaining, this is a rare opportunity to own a residence in a setting of unrivaled beauty.
Property details for 2975 Zell Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,736 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-123-11. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP16183432
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,736
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,875
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64112311
- On Market Date
- 2016-08-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None, Whole House Fan
- Fireplace
- Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Roof
- Flat
- Construction
- Stucco
- Parking
- Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Fixer
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Top Of The World (TOW)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 2975 Zell Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Sold | $3,950,000 | KASE Real Estate, Inc. |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Sold | $1,625,000 | |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2975 Zell 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 192 of 271 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 269 of 271. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 11 of 271.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626192000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 66 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 Top of the World
Top of the World is a hillside neighborhood atop Temple Hill in the San Joaquin Hills of Laguna Beach, where Alta Laguna Park overlooks ocean, canyon, and Saddleback Valley views. The park is a trailhead into Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, and Top of the World Elementary sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Top of the World home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 18
- Median price
- $2,777,500
- Median days on market
- 49
- Median per sq ft
- $1,377
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 Top of the World sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2869 Zell Drive | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 2,095 | $1,360 | 59 |
| 2855 Zell Drive | Aug 17, 2026 | $3,975,000 | 2,454 | $1,620 | 78 |
| 3208 Bern Court | Aug 7, 2026 | $3,450,000 | 2,674 | $1,290 | 231 |
| 3191 Bonn | Jul 1, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 1,550 | $1,355 | 33 |
| 28812 Shady Pl. | Jun 26, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 2,400 | $1,188 | 46 |
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Schools
School District for 2975 Zell Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Kathryn White of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 5:28 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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