Sold
3188 BERN Drive sold on October 28, 2022 for $2,025,000, 15.6% below the $2,400,000 asking price after 58 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,800,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
3188 BERN Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,836 sq ft
- 7,004 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
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$2,025,000
Subdivision Top of the World
Top of the World is a hillside neighborhood atop Temple Hill in the San Joaquin Hills of Laguna Beach, where Alta Laguna Park overlooks ocean, canyon, and Saddleback Valley views.
18 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,777,500
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG24236347 (Sold).
The home
About 3188 BERN Drive
STUNNING 180 DEGREE VISTAS OF THE BLUE PACIFIC, CATALINA ISLAND, SPECTACULAR SUNSET PLUS CANYON & CITY LIGHT VIEWS ARE OFFERED IN SINGLE LEVEL ESTATE AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD, WITH SIT DOWN OCEAN VIEWS FROM MAIN LIVING AREAS. A PRIVATE CUSTOM ENTRY OPENS INTO ENCLOSED LANAI STYLE EXPANSIVE ENTRY OFFERING A GARDEN/ATRIUM. ENTRANCE INTO HOME IS ACCESSED THROUGH MAIN DOOR OF THE LANAI. BREATHTAKING & DRAMATIC PANORAMA’S OF THE BLUE PACIFIC AWAIT UPON ENTERING THIS HOME. THE ENCHANTING GREAT ROOM OFFERS A KNOCKOUT NATURAL STONE-FACED FLOOR TO CEILING FIREPLACE & ARCHED CEILINGS, WITH A WEST FACING ORIENTATION. THE EXPANSIVE OCEAN & CATALINA VIEWS ARE A CONSTANT, RELAX & WATCH SEALIFE, BIRDS, WATERCRAFT, SUNSET & MOONSET VIEWS DAY & NIGHT. THE ADJACENT KITCHEN OFFERS OCEAN & CANYON VIEWS WITH A SIDE DOOR OPENING TO THE REAR PATIO. 3 SECONDARY BEDROOMS ARE SPACIOUS, 2 WITH SOME OCEAN VIEWS. THE ENTRANCING MASTER SUITE IS LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF HOME PROVIDING INSPIRING & SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS AND A SEPARATE ENSUITE BATH. STEP OUT FROM GREAT ROOM ONTO DELIGHTFUL COVERED PATIO WITH 180 DEGREE FULL ON OCEAN VIEWS, CATALINA ISLAND LOOMS LARGELY, WITH DRAMATIC SUNSET & MOONSET VIEWS. THE REAR PATIO EXTENDS ALONG THE LENGTH OF HOME & OFFERS AMPLE ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING & ENJOYING THE ALL ENCOMPASSING VIEWS. HOMES BEHIND THIS PROPERTY ARE LOCATED FAR BELOW, SO THE VIEWS WILL ALWAYS BE HERE. CHECK WITH THE CITY CONCERNING THEIR LAWS ON NEW BUILDING AND BLOCKING OF VIEWS. BOTH SIDE YARDS WRAP AROUND TO FRONT OF HOME. THE INTERIOR ATRIUM CAN BE ACCESSED VIA EXTERIOR DOOR ON NORTH SIDE OF HOME. HIDDEN STORAGE THROUGH-OUT THIS HOME IS ANOTHER PLUS, WITH A FULL 2 CAR GARAGE WHICH OPENS INTO THE SECLUDED PRIVATE ENCLOSED PORCH & A LARGE DRIVEWAY OFFERS ROOM FOR EXTRA PARKING.
THIS LOCATION ALLOWS FOR ULTIMATE PRIVACY ON A QUIET TRANQUIL STREET IN AN AREA OF LAGUNA WHICH PROVIDES TRANQUIL WALKS, NATURE TRAILS & ALTA LAGUNA PARK IS APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES AWAY, ACCOMMODATING INCREDIBLE NATURE TRAILS AND VIEWS OF LAGUNA CANYON, MOUNTAINS & ALL THE NATURE ONE MAY SEEK. THE LAGUNA BEACH TROLLEY TAKES YOU DOWNTOWN & IS LITERALLY STEPS AWAY, AROUND THE CORNER. DOWNTOWN OFFERS QUAINT SHOPS, AWARD WINNING RESTAURANTS, FAMOUS BEACHES & PRIVATE COVES & EXCLUSIVE FIVE STAR RESORTS. DANA POINT HARBOR IS A SHORT DRIVE SOUTH, NEWPORT BEACH & CORONA DEL MAR ARE JUST TO THE NORTH OF LAGUNA. THIS HOME OFFERS THE VERY BEST IN SO CAL RIVIERA STYLE COASTAL LIVING!! NO HOA OR MELLO ROOS!
Property details for 3188 BERN Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Top of the World neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,836 square feet of living space on a 7,004-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-051-02. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22161538
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,836
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,004
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1608
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees Woods, Water
- Parcel Number
- 64105102
- On Market Date
- 2022-07-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio, Wood
- Parking
- Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Top Of The World (TOW)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Park
The record
Property History for 3188 BERN Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | Sold | $3,400,000 | Innovate Realty, Inc. |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Sold | $2,025,000 | |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Price reduced | $2,400,000 | From $2,500,000 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Price reduced | $2,500,000 | From $2,600,000 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Price reduced | $2,600,000 | From $2,800,000 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,800,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 3188 BERN Drive
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
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 14 of 21 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 21 of 21.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626191001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 63 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 Top of the World
Top of the World is a hillside neighborhood atop Temple Hill in the San Joaquin Hills of Laguna Beach, where Alta Laguna Park overlooks ocean, canyon, and Saddleback Valley views. The park is a trailhead into Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, and Top of the World Elementary sits within Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Top of the World home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 18
- Median price
- $2,777,500
- Median days on market
- 49
- Median per sq ft
- $1,377
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 Top of the World sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2869 Zell Drive | Sep 28, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 2,095 | $1,360 | 59 |
| 2855 Zell Drive | Aug 17, 2026 | $3,975,000 | 2,454 | $1,620 | 78 |
| 3208 Bern Court | Aug 7, 2026 | $3,450,000 | 2,674 | $1,290 | 231 |
| 3191 Bonn | Jul 1, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 1,550 | $1,355 | 33 |
| 28812 Shady Pl. | Jun 26, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 2,400 | $1,188 | 46 |
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Schools
Schools for 3188 BERN Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Top Of The World
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Ken Dembowski of RE/MAX Select One
Listing information updated Oct 29, 2022 at 9:35 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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