Sold
2538 Monaco Drive sold on July 3, 2019 for $13,000,000, 12.2% below the $14,800,000 asking price after 41 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2538 Monaco Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,050 sq ft
- 0.25-acre lot
- Built 1961
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$13,000,000
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.
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP22002683 (Sold).
The home
About 2538 Monaco Drive
Occupying a premium parcel on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway and in close proximity to Southern California's most pristine, private beach, this exquisite, contemporary residence defines coastal living at its finest. Rebuilt in 2016, this impeccably designed residence by renown architect, Chris Light, is executed to perfection, with disappearing walls of glass and a dramatic interplay between the interior and exterior. Captivating ocean, Catalina Island and sunset views, a sleek, modern kitchen with Calacatta Borghini marble, lacquered cabinets, Lindsey Adelman custom lighting, oak flooring, and a great room with grand marble fireplace. Luxurious master suite with two secondary bedrooms, plus a detached, one-bedroom en suite guest house. Audio, video, lighting, security, remote doors and windows, skylights, and window covering controlled by a Savant home automation system. Live and entertain without compromise in a private beach setting, with 24/7 guard-gated and patrolled security, and association tennis courts.
Property details for 2538 Monaco Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,050 square feet of living space on a 0.25-acre lot. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-316-11. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, a two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP19104603
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,050
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2525
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Irvine Cove
- Parcel Number
- 05331611
- On Market Date
- 2019-05-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $666.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Smart Home, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Bath, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Skylights
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Door Single, Electric Gate, Garage, Storage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Fire Pit, Barbecue, Picnic Area
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2538 Monaco Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Sold | $20,150,000 | Compass |
| Jul 3, 2019 | Sold | $13,000,000 | |
| May 6, 2019 | Listed for sale | $14,800,000 | |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Sold | $4,250,000 | HOM Real Estate Group, Inc |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2538 Monaco 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
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: 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 1.2 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.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
Schools for 2538 Monaco 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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Listed by Andre White of Compass
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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