Sold
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
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,221 sq ft
- 7,076 sq ft lot
- Built 2008
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$5,557,000
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 25576465 (Sold).
The home
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.
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 has 3,221 square feet of living space on a 7,076-square-foot lot. 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, central air, and French provincial architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
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
The record
Property History for 791 Nyes Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Sold | $6,100,000 | Keller Williams Hollywood Hills |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Sold | $5,557,000 | |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Listed for sale | $5,795,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 791 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 122 of 122 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 5 of 122. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 15 of 122.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324004, 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 791 Nyes Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Mar 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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