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791 Nyes Place sold on March 24, 2025 for $5,557,000, 4.1% below the $5,795,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
791 Nyes Place Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionPortafina

About 791 Nyes Place
This European-inspired villa is unlike any other. Just one mile from Southern California's best beaches, this enchanting retreat whispers stories of timeless elegance with authentic 300-year-old French tiles and other exquisite French touches throughout. Rebuilt in 2008 and refreshed in 2024, the home seamlessly blends classic allure and modern living with its 3 beds, 4 baths, and a media room that can easily be converted to a fourth bedroom. A privacy wall encircles the property, creating a secluded sanctuary. The tranquil front courtyard with a water feature welcomes you, while the backyard unveils breathtaking ocean views, a fire pit for starlit evenings, alfresco dining space, and a sprawling terraced garden. Inside, a stunning, unique, and romantic interior awaits. The formal living room beckons with a gas fireplace, while custom details like the iron staircase and mahogany front door whisper of bespoke artistry. The open family room and chef's kitchen, with marble counters and open shelving, frame south-facing ocean vistas just beyond the lush Laguna hillsides. A French La Cornue CornuFe’ 110 range, Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, warming drawer, and center island complete this gorgeous kitchen. Upstairs, you will discover three ensuite bedrooms, a laundry room, and the versatile media room. The primary suite boasts canyon and ocean views and a luxurious bath with a glass shower, soaking tub, and a massive walk-in closet. The entire experience is elevated by details and upgrades such as hand-hewn beams, a wine fridge and bar, Sonos sound, a 2-car attached garage with epoxy flooring, 13 solar panels, and 2 Tesla batteries (installed 2022). Located just half a mile from Moulton Meadows Park with trails, sport courts and playgrounds, and a mile from local favorite Victoria Beach, this home offers prime access to Laguna's natural beauty. A short 1.3-mile drive brings you to the famous Montage Resort, or head north to shops, restaurants, and beloved art galleries. This rare masterpiece, curated with care and offering the very best of the Laguna Beach lifestyle, is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
791 Nyes Place, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $5,557,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,221 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 7,074 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2008
- MLS® Number
- NP25016899
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Plans
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP25016899
- Year Built
- 2008
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,221
- Living Area Source
- Plans
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,076
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1624
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65606227
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-11
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- French Provincial, Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Prewired
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 791 Nyes Place
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,221 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2008. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-062-27. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 7,074-square-foot lot, central air, and French provincial architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
791 Nyes Place was listed for sale on February 11, 2025 at $5,795,000.
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.
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