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170 McAulay Place sold on March 21, 2022 for $2,560,000, 28.3% above the $1,995,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
170 McAulay Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,060 sq ft
- 2,550 sq ft lot
- Built 1940
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$2,560,000
The home
About 170 McAulay Place
Ocean side of PCH, spectacular white water ocean views, and a mere 5 minute walk to the sand of historic Victoria Beach! This 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath beach cottage is loaded with old school charm and features beautifully refinished hardwood floors and a tastefully remodeled kitchen, with spacious stone countertops and newer, freshly lacquered cabinets. Enjoy the very hard to find white water, sandy beach, and deep blue ocean views from the living and dining areas, the living room balcony, and a second deck. Parking includes a one car garage and just enough room in the driveway to fit two more cars. Washer and dryer hookups and storage space are located in a separate room in the garage, and the house has a fully enclosed back yard. Earthquake retrofit completed in 2011. Open the windows and enjoy the cool ocean breeze on warm days, and cozy up to the gas log fireplace in the spacious living room on cool evenings. Public access to Victoria Beach, noted for both its scenic rocks and tidepools and its expansive sandy beach, is only a block away. 170 McAulay is the only Laguna Beach single family home on the ocean side of PCH currently listed under $3.2M, and will quite possibly be the last ever to be listed under $2M!
Property details for 170 McAulay Place
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,060 square feet of living space on a 2,550-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1940. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-153-23. Highlights include ocean and hill views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22027099
- Year Built
- 1940
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,060
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,550
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0585
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Hills, Ocean, Rocks, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65615323
- On Market Date
- 2022-02-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Stone Counters, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Quake Bracing, Raised, Tie Down
- Lot Features
- Sixteen To Twenty Units Acre, Back Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, On Site, Off Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Urban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 170 McAulay Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2022 | Sold | $2,560,000 | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Hold | |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 170 McAulay 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
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 30 of 30 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 30 of 30. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 30 of 30.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626202028, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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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About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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Schools
Schools for 170 McAulay Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Brian Cassingham of Twin Palms Realty
Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 10:53 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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