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685 Nyes Place sold on December 16, 2021 for $2,825,000, 0.9% below the $2,850,000 asking price after 10 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Dec 16, 2021

685 Nyes Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,354 sq ft
  • 0.35-acre lot
  • Built 1980

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$2,825,000

MLS# OC21245440

Subdivision Portafina

Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.

11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000

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The home

About 685 Nyes Place

View, view, view. Don’t miss out on this beautiful home with unobstructed ocean and canyon views. This home is situated on a large lot and provides the perks of beach living, but with the convenience of having comfortable home square footage and plenty of parking. Having huge potential, this home will not last long. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, entertainment, beaches, golf course, parks and great schools .

Property details for 685 Nyes Place

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,354 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-062-12. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC21245440
Year Built
1980
Living Area (sq ft)
2,354
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
15,038
Lot Size (acres)
0.3452
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
65606212
On Market Date
2021-11-09
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas, Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Roof
Clay
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Value In Land, Yard
Parking
Door Single, Driveway, Garage
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Private
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Portafina (PF)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports

The record

Property History for 685 Nyes Place

DateEventPriceNote
Dec 16, 2021 Sold $2,825,000
Dec 1, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Nov 23, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Nov 9, 2021 Listed for sale $2,850,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 685 Nyes Place

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

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 122 of 122 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 5 of 122. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 15 of 122.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324004, 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). 46 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 Portafina

Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Portafina home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
11
Median price
$4,875,000
Median days on market
55
Median per sq ft
$1,265

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 Portafina sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
740 Bolsana Aug 24, 2026 $6,950,000 4,400 $1,580 10
627 Nyes Jul 17, 2026 $10,000,000 3,638 $2,749 0
766 Pelican Jun 4, 2026 $4,200,000 3,869 $1,086 65
725 Balboa Avenue May 21, 2026 $4,300,000 3,316 $1,297 3
723 Balboa Avenue Apr 14, 2026 $4,950,000 4,030 $1,228 55

Schools

Schools for 685 Nyes Place

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Middle
Thurston
High
Laguna Beach
District
Laguna Beach Unified

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Listed by Sonaz Hamidian of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 8:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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