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261 Aster Street sold on September 28, 2015 for $1,765,000, 1.9% below the $1,799,999 asking price after 91 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,950,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
261 Aster Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,500 sq ft
- 6,098 sq ft lot
- Built 1917
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$1,765,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
The home
About 261 Aster Street
Enter through this stone and wooden archway gate to the rare and gentle times of Laguna Beach circa 1950. A wonderful property with all of the charm everyone wants to feel in this "never before on MLS" property. TREASURED AS A FAMILY "COMPOUND." Step into the complete fenced and private grounds of a rare and wonderful place to understand why Laguna has always been a draw for the artists and the elite. Perfect complement of practical and fanciful awaits you. 2 buildings include the duplex, which has the upper unit with 2-bedrooms and 1 bath, an overlooking porch and view of the gardens. Lower unit is one bedroom and bath with French doors out to the spacious grounds. Then step over to the completely detached 2-bathroom, 2-bedroom bungalow. Ideally located across from Heisler Park and a short walk to Main Beach and downtown Laguna. This is a must see property for anyone wanting authentic Laguna charm.
Property details for 261 Aster Street
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,500 square feet of living space on a 6,098-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1917. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-094-01. Highlights include a fireplace and single-story living.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC15141758
- Year Built
- 1917
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,500
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,098
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.14
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- View
- Courtyard, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 49609401
- On Market Date
- 2015-06-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Atrium, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Propane
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Level, Trees
- Pool Features
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Units
- 3
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Suburban
The record
Property History for 261 Aster Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2015 | Sold | $1,765,000 | |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 261 Aster Street
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 5 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 22 of 22. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054027, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 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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The neighborhood
About North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
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 North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools
School District for 261 Aster Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Robyn Seymour of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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