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1677 Thurston Drive sold on September 6, 2016 for $1,590,000, 9.1% below the $1,750,000 asking price after 209 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,795,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 6, 2016

1677 Thurston Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,537 sq ft
  • 7,700 sq ft lot
  • Built 1953

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$1,590,000

MLS# OC16031707

Subdivision Temple Hills

20 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,382,500

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The home

About 1677 Thurston Drive

PRICE REDUCED!! RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS WONDERFUL MID-CENTURY OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY! Located on a private street, this single story home offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, city lights and the picturesque coastline. Great for entertaining with its expansive deck and lovely rear garden. Enter the home to see beautiful floor to ceiling windows, oak floors, open beamed ceilings along with a grand white brick fireplace to enjoy on cooler evenings. Kitchen has Miele and Bosch appliances, lots of storage and a large center island. West facing living room and bedrooms all with fantastic sand and whitewater views. Master bedroom has direct access to the oversized deck with rare views of Laguna Beach. Backyard features a grassy area, fruit trees and a tranquil atrium. Parking is a breeze with an oversized driveway, covered carport for 2 vehicles, oversized storage area and easy access to the home. Located on over 7,700 square feet, this sweeping corner lot property is just minutes away from the heart of the village with shops, fine art galleries, restaurants, resorts and hiking trails! You must see to appreciate the beauty of this property!

Property details for 1677 Thurston Drive

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,537 square feet of living space on a 7,700-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1953. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-381-22. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, and modern architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC16031707
Year Built
1953
Living Area (sq ft)
1,537
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,700
Lot Size (acres)
0.177
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
64138122
On Market Date
2016-06-15
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Roller Shields, Wood Frames

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Modern, See Remarks, Traditional
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Composition
Construction
Wood Siding
Foundation
Raised
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Paved, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Deck, See Remarks, Wood
Parking
Concrete, Covered, Driveway, Oversized
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Available

Community Features

Subdivision
Temple Hills (TH)
Community Features
Curbs

The record

Property History for 1677 Thurston Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 6, 2016 Sold $1,590,000
Jun 15, 2016 Relisted $1,795,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1677 Thurston 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 06059C0417K 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

Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 131 of 147 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 147 of 147. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 12 of 147.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626191006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 30 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 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.

Temple Hills home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
20
Median price
$3,382,500
Median days on market
52
Median per sq ft
$1,390

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 Temple Hills sales

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2365 Hillview Drive Sep 14, 2026 $2,750,000 2,945 $934 63
1375 Cerritos Aug 21, 2026 $3,375,000 2,445 $1,380 3
980 Canyon View Drive Jul 8, 2026 $3,000,000 1,700 $1,765 97
1992 San Remo Jul 6, 2026 $3,700,000 3,158 $1,172 33

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Listed by Tara Lewicki of The Boutique Real Estate Group

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:12 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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