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1053 Katella Street sold on June 29, 2021 for $2,300,000, 0.2% above the $2,295,000 asking price after 37 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1053 Katella Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,700 sq ft
- 2,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1971
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$2,300,000
Subdivision Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views.
19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,250,000
The home
About 1053 Katella Street
A contemporary Arch Beach Heights coastal tri-level beauty that epitomizes seaside living with some of the most iconic views of the California Riviera! Recently remodeled and upgraded, offering 3 full bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 car direct access custom finished garage with an extra long custom pavers driveway for plenty of parking. The wonderfully scaled interiors offer stunning wide wood plank floors and open to lavish terraces with the most incredible northern preferred coastline views from the Pales Verdes Peninsula to Catalina Island, perfect for dining al fresco from sunrise to gorgeous year round sunsets! Very spacious and Newly completed custom designed backyard with smooth black rock ribbons and custom tile, features a modern gas firepit, large BBQ Island with bar seating and a sexy new spa to relax, unwind and enjoy the stars and planets. Ideal for entertaining family and friends, especially to enjoy fireworks on the 4th of July! Watch ships come and go and occasionally incredible storms roll by, the clouds will simply amaze. Some days it's like being in an airplane above the clouds.
Both the main level and the master suite overlook the Pacific coastline with walls of glass and sundrenched terraces. The third bedroom is perfect for a possible rental unit with a separate entrance and front view balcony. The open concept home includes a gorgeous chefs kitchen featuring white cabinetry, white slab counters, premium appliances, large pier with breakfast bar and a straight shot view of Main Beach, and the incredible curving coast. Every detail is breath taking! Welcome home to Laguna Beach and an incredible luxury lifestyle.
Property details for 1053 Katella Street
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,700 square feet of living space on a 2,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1971. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-436-07. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, an attached two-car garage, air conditioning, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21075610
- Year Built
- 1971
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,700
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0574
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 64443607
- On Market Date
- 2021-04-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Electric
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Mountainous, Park, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 1053 Katella Street
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | Sold | $2,300,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| May 21, 2021 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| May 11, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000 | |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Sold | $931,999 | Re/Max Orange County East |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1053 Katella 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 06059C0419K 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 23 of 23 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 23 of 23. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 19 of 23.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626204002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 42 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 Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views. It sits near Moulton Meadows Park and the trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with cottages and contemporary homes in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Arch Beach Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 19
- Median price
- $2,250,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,195
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 Arch Beach Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 885 Tia Juana Street | Oct 5, 2026 | $2,120,000 | 1,771 | $1,197 | 97 |
| 1119 Katella Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,788,888 | 2,833 | $1,337 | 39 |
| 956 Tia Juana | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,696,500 | 2,769 | $974 | 97 |
| 1077 Tia Juana | Aug 24, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,873 | $1,321 | 167 |
| 1147 Miramar St | Aug 6, 2026 | $2,475,000 | 1,783 | $1,388 | 18 |
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Schools
School District for 1053 Katella Street
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Darel Rosen of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 29, 2021 at 2:02 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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