Sold
469 Mermaid Street sold on May 6, 2021 for $3,400,000, 8% below the $3,695,000 asking price after 109 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,875,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
469 Mermaid Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,650 sq ft
- Built 1929
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$3,400,000
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.
The home
About 469 Mermaid Street
Experience the pure essence of Laguna Beach at this exceptionally unique and highly desirable residence in the heart of the town’s vibrant village. Created in the 1920s and carefully reimagined with today’s preferred appointments, the CBDO live/work-zoned hillside estate is accessed from both Mermaid St. at the bottom and Park Ave. at the top. Magnificent ocean, sunset and Catalina Island views are enjoyed from many living areas and an array of outdoor patios, decks and terraces. Meandering tile and brick pathways lead to a versatile detached building that is ideal as a yoga studio, and a classic greenhouse that is now an outdoor art studio. At the top of the property, a two-car garage features a separate guest room upstairs that reveals a view balcony and a kitchenette. Cottage-inspired charm, accented by turquoise trim and colorful tiles in select spaces, complements the main house, where 4 bedrooms and 4 baths are featured in approx. 2,650 s.f. Multiple French doors and leaded-glass windows open to welcome fresh sea breezes and the hourly chime of nearby church bells, enhancing the ambiance of an open interior with wood floors, skylights and vaulted open-beam ceilings. Entertain stylishly on a the upper main floor, where a great room with bay window flows to a dining room and a chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, an island with bar seating, custom cabinetry with glass uppers and floating shelves, a full tile backsplash, and high-end stainless steel appliances.
Property details for 469 Mermaid Street
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex sits in the Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,650 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-265-02. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a two-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC20250183
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,650
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,841
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.18
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64126502
- On Market Date
- 2020-12-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Furnished, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Solar
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Lot Features
- Lawn, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Terrace
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- The Village (VIL)
- Community Features
- Suburban
The record
Property History for 469 Mermaid Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Sold | $3,400,000 | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Price reduced | $3,695,000 | From $3,875,000 |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Dec 20, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Listed for sale | $3,875,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 469 Mermaid 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 06059C0417K 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 10 of 22 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 15 of 22. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 22.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626051015, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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.
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 469 Mermaid Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Azita Sadeghi of Compass
Listing information updated May 6, 2021 at 7:44 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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