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1694 Thurston Drive sold on November 30, 2016 for $2,150,000, 5.5% below the $2,275,550 asking price after 209 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,375,550. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1694 Thurston Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,939 sq ft
- 5,850 sq ft lot
- Built 1951
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$2,150,000
Subdivision Temple Hills
20 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,382,500
The home
About 1694 Thurston Drive
Fall in love with Laguna Beach all over again! Fantastic pool home with amazing Main Beach, Catalina Island, Village & coastline views! This home is truly an entertainer’s paradise. Enter your private & tranquil property through wrought iron gates. Walk down steps through lush landscaping & beautiful seating areas. Imported German tile throughout, wood beamed ceilings, recessed lighting & built-ins. Rare for Laguna Beach, this home has all living space on one-level! This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with indoor laundry room. Beautifully appointed bathrooms with custom Spanish tile & high ceilings. French doors and surround sound. Cozy fireplace in family room with custom stained glass skylight & custom lead glass picture window above wet bar. All bedrooms have French doors leading to private and very quiet outdoors. Ocean views from almost every room. Once you step out to the rear yard, enjoy your sparkling pool, jacuzzi, 120 year old Olive tree, sunken lounge area with fire pit, palm trees & un-obstructed ocean views. Newer upgrades include: roof replaced with high-quality tile, dryer, oven, cooktop, tank less water heater, furnace, rain gutters & newer Trex decking. 2 car garage. Enjoy world renowned art galleries, fine dining, shops and hiking!
Property details for 1694 Thurston Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,939 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1951. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-381-06. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC16095149
- Year Built
- 1951
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,939
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,850
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 64138106
- On Market Date
- 2016-05-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Plantation Shutters, Skylights, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern, Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- See Remarks, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Paved
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio, Stone, See Remarks, Tile, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Garage, Private
- Fencing
- Glass, Privacy, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 1694 Thurston Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2016 | Sold | $2,150,000 | |
| May 5, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,375,550 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1694 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 6 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 17 of 17. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 8 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626191008, 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Schools
School District for 1694 Thurston Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Tara Lewicki of Provenance Realty Group
Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 6:41 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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