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986 Meadowlark Drive sold on April 14, 2021 for $1,800,000, 2.7% below the $1,850,000 asking price after 126 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,099,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
986 Meadowlark Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,332 sq ft
- 6,832 sq ft lot
- Built 1950
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$1,800,000
Subdivision The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants.
27 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,100,000
The home
About 986 Meadowlark Drive
A Laguna Beach classic! This bungalow style home was taken down to the studs for a complete indoor and outdoor remodel. Located on a quiet street in Bluebird Canyon, this home has a charming open concept that opens up to expansive mountain and ocean views. Enter the home into a large great room adjacent to a custom kitchen designed with earthy tones mirroring its natural surroundings. Pass through the spacious open air dining area to step into the resort style backyard complete with a large deck and outdoor living room. Enjoy dinners on the deck with ocean views and warm coffees in the morning under your outdoor pergola. This newly renovated home features brand new appliances, marble and black leather granite countertops, an abundance of kitchen storage, a wood fireplace, wide plank Oak floors, and craftsman woodwork throughout the entire house. Only a 10 minute walk from the beach, and a 5 minute walk to Bluebird Park, this house is in a prime location for entertaining friends and family.
Notable renovations and features:
Remodeled by local firm Chelsea Lauren Interiors
Complete remodel down to studs
New roof
New Plumbing and electrical
New doors and windows
New hardwood flooring
New heating system through whole house
Open concept
Indoor outdoor living space
Quiet street/ cul de sac
Walking distance to hiking trails, the village, and the beach.
Property details for 986 Meadowlark Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,332 square feet of living space on a 6,832-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1950. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-173-18. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean and canyon views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, air conditioning, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20205032
- Year Built
- 1950
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,332
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,832
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1568
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Peek A Boo, Valley, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64417318
- On Market Date
- 2020-09-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Screens
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Cement Siding, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Fencing
- New Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Park
The record
Property History for 986 Meadowlark Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Sold | $1,800,000 | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,850,000 | From $1,895,000 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Price reduced | $1,895,000 | From $1,990,000 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Withdrawn | |
| Dec 27, 2020 | Status changed to Withdrawn | From Active | |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Price reduced | $1,990,000 | From $2,049,000 |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Price reduced | $2,049,000 | From $2,099,000 |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000 | |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Sold | $1,180,000 | The Dyson Companies |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 986 Meadowlark 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 153 of 196 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 196 of 196. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 196.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 38 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 The Village
The Village is Laguna Beach's downtown core, where Forest Avenue and South Coast Highway meet walkable blocks of art galleries, storefronts, and restaurants. It fronts Main Beach Park and the bluff-top trails of Heisler Park, sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District, and keeps its historic gallery-town character along the coast.
The Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 27
- Median price
- $3,100,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,728
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 The Village sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 Wendt Terrace | Oct 19, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 2,827 | $1,486 | 8 |
| 634 Glenneyre | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,995,000 | 1,300 | $2,304 | 0 |
| 499 Legion | Sep 28, 2026 | $3,810,000 | 2,335 | $1,632 | 86 |
| 609 Seaview Street | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,130,000 | 888 | $2,399 | 6 |
| 750 Griffith Way | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,950,000 | 2,050 | $1,927 | 77 |
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Schools
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Donald Plunkett of Congress Realty, Inc
Listing information updated Mar 11, 2022 at 12:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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