$1,100,000
2Beds1Baths775SqFt
21662 Ocean Vista Drive DLaguna Beach, CA 92651Laguna Ocean Vista Condos
Sold
28851 Top Of The World Drive sold on November 9, 2017 for $1,120,000, 0.2% above the $1,118,000 asking price after 72 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
28851 Top Of The World Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,066 sq ft
- 5,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1956
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$1,120,000
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 OC19016612 (Sold).
The home
About 28851 Top Of The World Drive
Welcome to Laguna Beach, and to one of the best locations in the coveted Laguna Village area of the city. This is the Top of the World, and as the name implies you are at the top of Laguna Beach. The property is the quintessential Laguna Beach contemporary bungalow. The floor plan features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. You will enjoy a gourmet galley kitchen, family room, living room and dining area all of which flow together taking full advantage of the Easterly orientation with spectacular views of the mountains, the valley and the hills. Please do not forget to look for the elusive peak Ocean View from the rear deck when atmospheric conditions are just right. The property is now ready for your good taste and your appreciation for the architect’s vision to recreate an original. The location is fantastic; you are high above the Coast Highway and can walk or mountain bike the nature trails, or decent to the beach, shops, dining, and the world famous Beaches of laguna.
Property details for 28851 Top Of The World Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,066 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1956. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-142-15. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and bungalow architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP17174690
- Year Built
- 1956
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,066
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,200
- Levels
- One, Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Valley
- Parcel Number
- 64114215
- On Market Date
- 2017-07-30
- Listing Terms
- Real Estate Owned
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Galley Kitchen
- Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Lot Features
- Sloped Down, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Secluded, Street Level
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Top Of The World (TOW)
- Community Features
- Mountainous
The record
Property History for 28851 Top Of The World Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | Sold | $1,500,000 | Richard Martinez |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Sold | $1,120,000 | |
| Jul 30, 2017 | Listed for sale | $1,118,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 28851 Top Of The World 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 30 of 33 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 33 of 33. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 1 of 33.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626322004, 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 28851 Top Of The World Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Patrick Bartolic of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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