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2471 Riviera Drive sold on August 7, 2018 for $35,820,000, 2.3% above the $34,999,000 asking price after 55 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2471 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- 5,500 sq ft
- 16,117 sq ft lot
- Built 1976
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$35,820,000
Subdivision Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove.
The home
About 2471 Riviera Drive
This Irvine Cove oceanfront property is likely one of the most valuable and coveted locations in Orange County and Southern California. Located within the 24-hour guard gated community of Irvine Cove, it is one of only five homes in this exclusive community that have a beachfront location with private access to the sand. Perfectly sited above the beach with spectacular views of the ocean, crashing waves, white water and Catalina Island, this classic Spanish Hacienda style home features approximately 5,500 sq ft of living space, an over 16,000 square foot lot dotted with mature Palm trees and over 123 linear feet of beach frontage. The gracious home features oversized rooms and handsome proportions with vaulted beam ceilings, paver tile floors, hardwoods, a large living room with a fireplace and bar, an informal seating area, a formal dining space, a family room with an entertainment center, an open kitchen with an island, marble tops, stainless steel appliances and an informal dining area. The home features a waterfront master suite with a large bath and walk-in closet, three generous sized bedrooms with en-suite baths and a lower level that can be multi-purposed. Irvine Cove is one of California's most prestigious communities & features a gorgeous quarter mile long private sand beach, 24-hour gated security, a tennis court & park. The possibilities are endless with this property, live in it as-is, enjoy it as a second home, or build the oceanfront property of your dreams.
Property details for 2471 Riviera Drive
This 4-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 5,500 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1976. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-319-04. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP18099638
- Year Built
- 1976
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,500
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 16,117
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $670
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Irvine Cove
- Parcel Number
- 05331904
- On Market Date
- 2018-05-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Multi Sided
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac
- Patio and Porch
- Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 105
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Fire Pit, Barbecue, Guard, Security
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 2471 Riviera Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2018 | Sold | $35,820,000 | |
| May 1, 2018 | Listed for sale | $34,999,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2471 Riviera 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 06059C0412K 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 3 of 52 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 51 of 52. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 38 of 52.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562021, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 20 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 Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove. Subdivided from the Irvine Ranch in 1958, this enclave of roughly 110 Mediterranean and contemporary estates offers Catalina Island views, tennis courts, and parks.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 2471 Riviera Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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