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3 S Portola sold on March 10, 2020 for $2,681,250, 10.6% below the $2,999,999 asking price after 309 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
3 S Portola, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,765 sq ft
- 6,240 sq ft lot
- Built 1937
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$2,681,250
Subdivision Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay.
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,025,000
The home
About 3 S Portola
Lower Three Arch Bay vintage beach cottage! This single level turn key home is situated on larger, quiet lot, with white picket fenced front yard and beautiful wrap around back patio with gas burning fireplace and plenty of room for entertaining. The interior features hardwood floors and peak ocean views, kitchen with honed Carrara marble counter tops, family room with pitched wood ceiling and gas burning fireplace. Master suite includes a recently remodeled bath, walk-in closet and indoor laundry room. The additional bedrooms are well appointed with built-in cabinets and shelving, pitched tongue in groove ceilings, wainscoting, and grass cloth wallpaper. Plans are currently in process at the city of Laguna Beach for a 900 sq.ft. addition which includes an upstairs ocean view master bedroom and bath. This is a great opportunity to live in the guard gated community of Three Arch Bay.
Property details for 3 S Portola
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,765 square feet of living space on a 6,240-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1937. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-202-06. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and Cape Cod architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20055129
- Year Built
- 1937
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,765
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,240
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1433
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo
- HOA Dues
- $2,400
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 05620206
- On Market Date
- 2020-01-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $200 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling Wainscoting, Storage, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Shingle Siding
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Garage, Permit Required
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 3 S Portola
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2020 | Sold | $2,681,250 | |
| Jan 7, 2020 | Relisted | $2,999,999 | |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Sold | $2,700,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3 S Portola
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 06059C0501K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Moderate 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 7 of 7 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 7 of 7. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 7 of 7.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052016, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 22 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 Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Three Arch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $7,025,000
- Median days on market
- 46
- Median per sq ft
- $2,464
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 Three Arch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 N Vista De La Luna | Oct 9, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 1,380 | $2,464 | 77 |
| 10 N. Stonington Road | Aug 28, 2026 | $4,978,000 | 3,500 | $1,422 | 106 |
| 13 N Stonington Road | Jun 18, 2026 | $6,100,000 | 2,991 | $2,039 | 1 |
| 3 N La Senda | Apr 16, 2026 | $19,750,000 | 3,300 | $5,985 | 178 |
| 15 Vista Del Sol | Apr 13, 2026 | $9,500,000 | 3,475 | $2,734 | 2 |
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Schools
School District for 3 S Portola
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Gregory Schwaderer of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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