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254 Wave Street sold on July 31, 2019 for $2,490,315, 9.4% below the $2,750,000 asking price after 77 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
254 Wave Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,064 sq ft
- Built 1954
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$2,490,315
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
The home
About 254 Wave Street
Incredible opportunity to own an immaculate, renovated duplex in the very sought after area of North Laguna. The classic cape cod styled cottage with separate unit have been brought into the modern day era with an open layout and clean flow, paired with the light and bright decor. Rich white oak floors throughout, custom white cabinetry and built-ins, professional grade appliances, and elegant stone tile are among the quality finishes used. The main residence features three bedrooms and two bathrooms and hosts a generously sized great room/kitchen with a sliding wall of folding glass that segues out to the front terrace and flat yard space. Out back and separating the units is a charming private terrace with the rear second unit, perched above the detached three car garage and offering beautiful elevated ocean views. Remodeled to mimic the look and quality of the main house, the second unit provides the open kitchen/living room layout and hosts two bedrooms and one bathroom. Each unit is equipped with their own laundry rooms. Sited on a desirable street in North Laguna, there is ease of access to beaches, shops, restaurants, art galleries and more. Options are unlimited. Live in one unit and rent the other; rent out both units; or use as a compound and have a stunning detached guest/in-law quarters.
Property details for 254 Wave Street
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,064 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1954. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-144-05. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, an updated home, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC19090865
- Year Built
- 1954
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,064
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1033
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 05314405
- On Market Date
- 2019-04-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Lot Features
- Level, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 254 Wave Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2019 | Sold | $2,490,315 | |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 | |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Sold | $2,475,000 | Coastline Real Estate |
| Feb 26, 2013 | Sold | $990,000 | Value Real Estate Corporation |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 254 Wave Street
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 06059C0416K 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 24 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 24 of 25. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 24 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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 North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $2,762,500
- Median days on market
- 58
- Median per sq ft
- $1,454
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 254 Wave Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Sean Stanfield of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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