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271 La Brea Street sold on August 29, 2022 for $3,725,000, 5.7% below the $3,950,000 asking price after 124 days on the market; it was first listed at $4,295,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Aug 29, 2022

271 La Brea Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,967 sq ft
  • 4,500 sq ft lot
  • Built 2012

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$3,725,000

MLS# OC22041188

Subdivision North Laguna

North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.

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

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The home

About 271 La Brea Street

The laid-back Laguna Beach lifestyle is on offer in this recently renovated gem, with ocean views stretching to Treasure Island and The Headlands in Dana Point. Located in a North Laguna neighborhood dotted with quintessentially charming beach bungalows and upscale homes with ample street parking on La Brea, this custom home was built in 2012 and beautifully refreshed in 2022, and offers 2,967 +/- s.f., with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, in a reverse floor plan that puts living areas on the upper floor to maximize ocean and coastline views. Floor-to-ceiling glass brings spectacular sunlight into the living room, and a corner window captures views of leafy trees, blue skies, and ocean swells. An open concept layout includes a comforting fireplace, and links to a dining room with sliding doors that hide away to connect to a fantastic ocean view balcony with BBQ. Wraparound counters offer bar seating and a place to relax with a cool drink while enjoying culinary delights in the pristine kitchen. Brilliant white cabinets are topped with exquisite new porcelain counters and backsplashes, two new sinks make food prep easy, top-line appliances include a 6-burner range, under-counter microwave, large capacity refrigerator, and storage is found in both the walk-in pantry, and a butler’s pantry that connects to the 2-car garage and driveway parking. A formal entry, powder room, and a workspace complete the main level. An expansive bonus space downstairs has sliding doors that connect to a low-maintenance backyard with new exterior lighting, and refreshed landscaping with new trees that create privacy. Three bedroom suites feature bathrooms with stone surfaces, with one guest suite offering a private entrance and patio. The primary suite is a breezy space featuring sliding doors that link to the outdoors, an oversized custom walk-in closet, and an ensuite with dual vanities, a frameless glass shower, and a separate tub. A downstairs laundry room is convenient, and new upgrades are found throughout, including refinished travertine floors, new carpet & fresh interior paint, and kitchen countertops and fixtures. Situated in a walkable location with easy access to upscale eateries, chic boutiques, eclectic galleries, and less than 10-minute walking distance to stunning beaches such as Shaw’s Cove and Crescent Bay.

Property details for 271 La Brea Street

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,967 square feet of living space on a 4,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2012. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-126-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC22041188
Year Built
2012
Living Area (sq ft)
2,967
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.1033
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Coastline, Ocean
Parcel Number
05312604
On Market Date
2022-04-12
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Construction
Stone, Stucco
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Open, Patio, Stone
Parking
Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
North Laguna (NL)
Community Features
Curbs
Security
Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 271 La Brea Street

DateEventPriceNote
Aug 29, 2022 Sold $3,725,000
Aug 25, 2022 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Aug 15, 2022 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
May 12, 2022 Price reduced $3,950,000 From $4,295,000
Apr 12, 2022 Listed for sale $4,295,000

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

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 271 La Brea 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 06059C0416K 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 26 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 1 of 26. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 23 of 26.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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 North Laguna

North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

North Laguna home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
25
Median price
$4,000,000
Median days on market
40
Median per sq ft
$2,109

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 North Laguna sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
477 Hill Oct 15, 2026 $2,200,000 940 $2,340 64
429 Aster Oct 13, 2026 $4,000,000 2,123 $1,884 46
461 Linden Street Sep 15, 2026 $3,725,000 1,611 $2,312 32
486 Locust Street Sep 8, 2026 $3,225,000 2,066 $1,561 40
738 Cliff Drive Aug 28, 2026 $7,750,000 3,200 $2,422 196

Schools

Schools for 271 La Brea Street

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 John Cain of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listing information updated Aug 29, 2022 at 5:55 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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