2857 Wards Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,100 sq ft
- Built 1963
$8,000/month
Subdivision Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach sits south of Victoria Drive off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, a southwest-facing stretch of sand reached by stairways from Victoria and Dumond Drives.
The home
About 2857 Wards Terrace
Perched above the sands of Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, this charming unit offers a serene coastal retreat within an extraordinary multi-residence compound. Situated on an expansive nearly 10,000-square-foot lot with a rare 60 feet of beach frontage, this residence, located above the main home, features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and showcase breathtaking ocean views. The open-concept living area and kitchen create a seamless flow, with ocean views enhancing the space’s charm. The living room opens to a private balcony, perfect for enjoying the sea breeze and panoramic scenery. The kitchen is well-appointed with a central island, breakfast bar, refrigerator, and stove, and is complemented by a dining area conveniently located just off the kitchen—ideal for casual meals or entertaining. The two bedrooms are designed to offer both flexibility and privacy. The primary bedroom features an ensuite bathroom, while the second bedroom provides direct outdoor access, allowing for private entry or an easy connection to the surrounding outdoor spaces. Outdoor living is further elevated by a spacious, terraced patio that separates this upper-level residence from the sand-level main home. Experience the best of coastal living in this thoughtfully designed unit, where panoramic views, luxurious amenities, and a prime location come together to create a truly one-of-a-kind beachside lifestyle.
Property details for 2857 Wards Terrace
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath duplex sits in the Victoria Beach neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,100 square feet of living space and is available for lease at $8,000 a month. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-151-75. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, and a one-car garage. 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
- $8,000 monthly
- Days On Site
- 60 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,100 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1963
- MLS® Number
- NP26185981
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- NP26185981
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,100
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,583
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.22
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65615175
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Outside
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Doors
- French Doors
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 3
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Victoria Beach (VB)
- Community Features
- Water Sports
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2857 Wards Terrace
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 VE, inside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area. Coastal high hazard area. Base flood elevation 15 feet (NAVD88).
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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
Inside 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 81 of 94 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 94 of 94. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 93 of 94.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202026, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 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 Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach sits south of Victoria Drive off Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, a southwest-facing stretch of sand reached by stairways from Victoria and Dumond Drives. Its landmark is La Tour, the 1926 concrete Pirate Tower built by William E. Brown, and the beach fronts the Lagunita community within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Schools
School District for 2857 Wards Terrace
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Location
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Listed by Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Sep 13, 2026 at 8:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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