Sold
1187 Marine Drive sold on August 14, 2023 for $27,500,000, 21.4% below the $35,000,000 asking price after 249 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1187 Marine Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 7,041 sq ft
- 8,160 sq ft lot
- Built 2002
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$27,500,000
Subdivision The Coves
The home
About 1187 Marine Drive
This is the home one dreams of but never expects to find in the real world. This perfect oceanfront setting is complemented by a residence of exquisite style. Never to be replicated under current building restrictions, the villa is carefully positioned into the site just above the water’s edge. It takes advantage of the grandfathered position of its predecessor and as such, rests comfortably on the site as if it was always meant to be. The result is a unique relationship between the interiors and the vistas of the rugged coastline, azure waters, and sunsets that is simply unequalled on this coast. Nearly 7,000 square feet of living area was painstakingly designed by the esteemed firm of Tichenor & Thorp in a coastal Italian style. It takes full advantage of the scintillating and experiential sensory opportunities of the setting including the ocean breezes, sounds of the crashing waves, and the golden light that bathes the house throughout the day. The interiors are refined and comfortable, with each room carefully layered by a studied eye with antique materials and exceptional craftsmanship. The result is both harmonious and elegant. The house features a flowing, open, and eminently livable floor plan where one gracious room leads, uninterrupted, to the next. French doors open from every major room to seaside terraces and mature European gardens all cascading toward the shore. Antique inlaid garden walls dating back over 100 years create outdoor rooms, overlooks, and guide a private path to the sand below. The primary suite is situated on the top floor and enjoys a majestic positioning. It includes a private view terrace, a Moroccan themed bath, and ample closet + dressing area. Another ocean view suite shares this floor. The main level includes the living room, which adjoins the paneled family room. The family room leads in one direction to the bar, guest bath, and main guest suite. In the other direction, it leads to the formal dining room, immense kitchen, and a sea view morning room. A large view terrace on this level is complemented by a fireplace and offers a wonderful setting for entertaining and dining. The lowest level functions as a complete ‘guest house’. Carefully positioned terraces and overlooks are sculpted into the bluff and adorned with colorful and flourishing gardens. The opportunities for living and entertaining here are beyond compare, yet it retains a luxurious ambiance and extraordinary privacy. In a word, this home is “perfection”.
Property details for 1187 Marine Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Coves neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 7,041 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-161-07. Highlights include ocean views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, an 8,159-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $27,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 7,041 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 8,160 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2002
- MLS® Number
- NP23106338
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP23106338
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 7,041
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,160
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1873
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05316107
- On Market Date
- 2023-06-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Wine Cellar
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Coves (CVS)
- Community Features
- Gutters
The record
Property History for 1187 Marine Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | Sold | $27,500,000 | |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Status changed to Withdrawn | From Active | |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Relisted | $35,000,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1187 Marine 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 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
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 42 of 48 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 48 of 48. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 40 of 48.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563023, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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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About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,611
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Listing information updated Oct 3, 2023 at 9:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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