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745 Buena Vista Way sold on September 12, 2017 for $3,400,000, 9.3% below the $3,750,000 asking price after 134 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 12, 2017

745 Buena Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,778 sq ft
  • 5,355 sq ft lot
  • Built 2012

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$3,400,000

MLS# OC17041595

Subdivision Temple Hills

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

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The home

About 745 Buena Vista Way

Offering magnificent panoramic land, ocean and sunset views, this Tim Nicol-designed hilltop tri-level residence in the Temple Hills enclave of the Village is one of Laguna's finest homes. It features practical designer accoutrements such as solid ash custom cabinetry, automated custom shades and draperies, a full-house security system, and more. There are distressed wood floors, open-beam cathedral ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, and high-end fixtures. In the living room, these elements are complemented by a marble fireplace and wall of French doors to a lovely portico. The family room with its fireplace, wall of custom built-in bookcases, and French doors to a second portico - provides a haven of casual sophistication. The kitchen and master suite, the focal points of many homes, have been given utmost attention. The kitchen features professional-quality stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, Rohl fixtures and Carrara marble countertops. The master suite hosts a luxurious spa-like bathroom appointed with Carrara marble, and featuring a sumptuous soaking tub, large glassed-in shower, Rohl fixtures and dual sinks. There are two additional bedroom suites. Paramount among the many amenities and features of this home are some of the most spectacular views in Laguna Beach. Beyond the professional landscaping, with its olive and fruit trees and drought-resistant vegetation, these world-class vistas are reminders that this is a shining jewel among Orange County homes.

Property details for 745 Buena Vista Way

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,778 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2012. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-122-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and contemporary architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC17041595
Year Built
2012
Living Area (sq ft)
2,778
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,355
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Water
Parcel Number
64412204
On Market Date
2017-03-07
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Drapes
Doors
French Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Craftsman
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Paved, Yard
Patio and Porch
Deck, Patio, Porch, Stone, Wood
Parking
Driveway, Garage, On Site
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Temple Hills (TH)
Community Features
Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Security
Security System

The record

Property History for 745 Buena Vista Way

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 12, 2017 Sold $3,400,000
Mar 7, 2017 Listed for sale $3,995,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 745 Buena Vista Way

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 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 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 26 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
933 Coast View Oct 22, 2026 $3,200,000 1,733 $1,847 29
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

Schools

School District for 745 Buena Vista Way

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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Listed by Sean Stanfield of HOM Sotheby's International

Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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