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1640 Thurston Drive sold on October 24, 2019 for $2,985,000, 9.4% below the $3,295,000 asking price after 178 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,395,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1640 Thurston Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,435 sq ft
- 6,800 sq ft lot
- Built 2002
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$2,985,000
Subdivision Temple Hills
20 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,382,500
The home
About 1640 Thurston Drive
An open concept mid-century design and panoramic views work in perfect harmony at this 4400+SF HOME SITUATED on an exclusive Temple Hills premier private street. This turnkey home delivers exceptional details while pursuing maximum views from every room including a sunken family room punctuated by a large wet bar with a wine frig, an oversized peninsula island (seating for 10-12) fostering effortless entertaining next to walls of glass opening to an outdoor deck & BBQ with spectacular sunset views. Photos do not do this 5 star view justice. 2 balconies span the width of the home offering indoor/outdoor living overlooking white water views of Catalina & San Clemente islands.Two stairways link to the master suite and extraordinary gym which could be converted to a 2nd master with a custom sauna.The lavish master retreat has a large luxurious sitting area, custom built-ins and 2 generous closets. The expansive master bath leads to a private semi-enclosed custom spa overlooking the beach. Two bedrooms afford the lower level replete with private balcony and views.Top of the line chefs kitchen is clad with premium finishes, appliances including Viking range, Bosch double oven, warming oven, dishwasher, Sub-Zero frig, vegetable sink and island. The laundry room is located on the 2nd floor with sink. House includes a water filtration system, saltwater-based water softener, security system and abundant storage throughout. Welcome to the perfect balance of functionally and feng shui.
Property details for 1640 Thurston Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Temple Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,435 square feet of living space on a 6,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-381-10. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19006641
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,435
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1561
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64138110
- On Market Date
- 2019-01-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Bay Windows, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Service Entrance, Sliding Doors, Storm Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Mixed
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sloped Down, Rectangular Lot
- Parking
- Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
- Fencing
- Glass
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Termite Clearance, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Temple Hills (TH)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 1640 Thurston Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2019 | Sold | $2,985,000 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1640 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Lisa Helou of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:35 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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