Sold
790 Nyes Place sold on September 26, 2022 for $4,625,000, 2.6% below the $4,750,000 asking price after 13 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
790 Nyes Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,391 sq ft
- 8,610 sq ft lot
- Built 1970
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$4,625,000
Subdivision Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS 24369291 (Sold).
The home
About 790 Nyes Place
A rare opportunity to own one of the most beautiful view locations in all of Laguna Beach, CA. Sitting on an oversized street to street parcel, this private home features legendary sunset views of Catalina Island, The Ocean, Vitoria Beach White Water, Canyon and the Southern Coastline. Enjoy true resort style living with a large heated pool, built in barbecue, waterfall feature and modern open concept living. The home was recently upgraded featuring all new paint inside and out, cabinet accessories, landscaping, lighting and much more. The Portafina community is easily assessable from PCH providing the "Top Of The World" views, without the extended drive time. Within 1 mile, you have access to the world renowned Montage Resort and Spa, Gelson's Market Center, The Drake Restaurant, World Famous Victoria Beach Pirate Tower, and local hidden gem Woods Cove. Additionally, within just a few miles, you have easy access to downtown Laguna Beach, South Laguna, Laguna Canyon Rd, Crown Valley Parkway and more. This truly unique location and property has everything you could want for your part time vacation home, or forever dream home.
Property details for 790 Nyes Place
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,391 square feet of living space on an 8,610-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1970. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-058-03. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP22168436
- Year Built
- 1970
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,391
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,610
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1977
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees Woods
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 65605803
- On Market Date
- 2022-08-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Bath, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Stacked
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Sloped Down
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Near National Forest, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 790 Nyes Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2024 | Sold | $5,100,000 | Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sold | $4,625,000 | |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Listed for sale | $4,750,000 | |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Sold | $3,750,000 | VILLA REAL ESTATE |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Sold | $2,925,000 | VILLA REAL ESTATE |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 790 Nyes Place
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 06059C0419K 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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 Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Portafina home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 55
- Median per sq ft
- $1,265
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 Portafina sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 Bolsana | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 4,400 | $1,580 | 10 |
| 627 Nyes | Jul 17, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,638 | $2,749 | 0 |
| 766 Pelican | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 3,869 | $1,086 | 65 |
| 725 Balboa Avenue | May 21, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 3,316 | $1,297 | 3 |
| 723 Balboa Avenue | Apr 14, 2026 | $4,950,000 | 4,030 | $1,228 | 55 |
Schools
School District for 790 Nyes Place
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Walter CAP Havekorst of Tekoop Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Nov 25, 2022 at 4:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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