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31688 Jewel Avenue sold on October 3, 2017 for $1,226,000, 2.6% above the $1,195,000 asking price after 126 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,350,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Oct 3, 2017

31688 Jewel Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,000 sq ft
  • 2,178 sq ft lot
  • Built 1946

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$1,226,000

MLS# OC17097761

Subdivision South Laguna Village

South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park.

19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,325,000

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This home has a newer listing: MLS OC17115296 (Sold).

The home

About 31688 Jewel Avenue

Exquisitely recreated 1946 Laguna Beach duplex with exceptional finishes and attention to detail throughout this ocean view 1 Bed, 1 Bath upper unit and the light and bright lower level studio unit. Both units have been completely remodeled and each features all new kitchens and baths with no detail untouched. There is also a single car garage and a small side yard area perfect for bikes and surf boards. All this, and close walking distance to the beach, makes up this unique coastal enclave. The upper unit has a wraparound deck space and a large kitchen, dining room and living room with a focal point marble tiled fireplace and large windows that showcase the ocean and Catalina sunset views. With designer finishes that include wood floors, new cabinets, and all new quartz counters and the handmade Italian tile backsplash that goes all the way to the ceiling, this home will command top dollar. The lower studio unit has a separate eat-in kitchen space and large entertaining space that doubles as the bedroom - use of space in each unit is exemplary. Truly a must see, this duplex is located minutes from world class beaches, dining, recreation and entertainment which is all found in world famous Laguna Beach, California.

Property details for 31688 Jewel Avenue

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,000 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1946. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-104-34. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, an updated home, and traditional architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC17097761
Year Built
1946
Living Area (sq ft)
1,000
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,178
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1
View
Catalina, City Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
05610434
On Market Date
2017-05-04
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, Unfurnished
Appliances
Convection Oven, Coal Water Heater, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Wood Frames

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Composition
Construction
Frame, Stucco
Lot Features
Back Yard, Near Public Transit
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
Parking
Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Faces
Southwest
Units
2

Community Features

Subdivision
South Laguna Village (SLV)
Community Features
Storm Drains, Suburban
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 31688 Jewel Avenue

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 3, 2017 Sold $1,226,000
May 4, 2017 Listed for sale $1,350,000
Nov 30, 2016 Sold $875,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Jun 4, 2013 Sold $725,000 CalPac Management, Inc.
Jan 17, 2013 Sold $600,000 Prudential

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31688 Jewel Avenue

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 06059C0438K 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 11 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 11 of 11.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423051037, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 2.0 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 34 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 South Laguna

South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park. Its streets hold 1930s and 1940s heritage cottages alongside contemporary homes, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

South Laguna Village home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
19
Median price
$2,325,000
Median days on market
15
Median per sq ft
$1,852

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 South Laguna Village sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
31632 2nd Avenue Oct 16, 2026 $1,875,000 832 $2,254 0
31962 Sunset Oct 5, 2026 $3,295,000 1,300 $2,535 5
31992 Virginia Way Sep 23, 2026 $1,500,000 636 $2,358 5
22332 Eagle Rock Way Sep 2, 2026 $3,725,000 3,235 $1,151 15
32015 Point Place Aug 6, 2026 $4,490,000 2,425 $1,852 305

Schools

Schools for 31688 Jewel Avenue

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
El Morro
Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Kathryn Samuel of First Team Real Estate

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:29 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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