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678 Alta Vista Way sold on February 7, 2020 for $1,995,000, at the asking price after 136 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,230,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
678 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,000 sq ft
- 2,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1968
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$1,995,000
Subdivision Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific.
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,720,000
The home
About 678 Alta Vista Way
Breathtaking Ocean, Coastline, Whitewater, Catalina Island, and City Light Views from its perch on the hillside, this recently remodeled home captures all of Laguna Beach's panoramas! Stunning floor plan with open beamed, volume ceilings in the main living areas. Exquisite windows and sliders make the most of the ocean views. All with pull down shades to control the light. Recessed lighting and skylights coordinate to compliment the natural light. The open floor plan allows for easy entertaining and indoor/outdoor events. Downstairs offers a spacious family room/theatre and a full laundry closet with utility sink and overhead cabinets tucked behind louvered doors. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and broad lit and heated decks for viewing. Watch the island sunsets, feel the breeze, barbecue with friends and family on the deck. Enjoy all Laguna Beach has to offer as a world class Beach City with art, food, and charm like no where else.
Property details for 678 Alta Vista Way
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,000 square feet of living space on a 2,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1968. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-131-22. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, air conditioning, and craftsman architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19210373
- Year Built
- 1968
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,000
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0643
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 65613122
- On Market Date
- 2019-09-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
- Accessibility
- Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights
The record
Property History for 678 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2020 | Sold | $1,995,000 | |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Listed for sale | $2,230,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 678 Alta 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 06059C0419K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
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 63 of 65 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 65 of 65. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 50 of 65.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Alta Vista home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,720,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $1,373
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 Alta Vista sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2590 Iris | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,531 | $1,796 | 129 |
| 683 Alta Vista Way | Jul 17, 2026 | $2,670,000 | 1,931 | $1,383 | 29 |
| 2581 Iris | May 28, 2026 | $2,705,000 | 1,882 | $1,437 | 22 |
| 461 Alta Vista Way | May 8, 2026 | $3,730,000 | 2,736 | $1,363 | 4 |
| 599 Alta Vista Way | Apr 8, 2026 | $2,735,000 | 2,100 | $1,302 | 10 |
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Schools
School District for 678 Alta Vista Way
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Daniel Narens of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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