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8 N Encino sold on October 5, 2022 for $8,150,000, 8.7% above the $7,500,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
8 N Encino, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,911 sq ft
- 6,000 sq ft lot
- Built 2013
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$8,150,000
Subdivision Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay.
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,025,000
The home
About 8 N Encino
OCEAN VIEW HOME IN LOWER THREE ARCH BAY, GATED, GUARDED COMMUNITY. CUSTOM BUILT HOME in 2011. Not an update but brand new from ground up. Well known architect Brion Jeanette and custom builder Vern Buwalda collaborated to design and create this warm, charming, private compound. Gorgeous, lush landscaping with florals and ferns to welcome you create the garden feel and the custom wrought iron gate set you apart from the street. The home is wrapped in cedar with a slate roof that blends into the private grounds. The front yard is set down away from street offering a stone fireplace with surround seating for cool nites or sunny days. Entering through a welcoming Dutch door the French oak floors, elevated wood ceiling and white walls creat a soft palate. The clever design draws your eye straight out through a wall of glass and sliders to the back patio with ocean views. Capture stunning sunsets and enjoy privacy at the same time. An open large island offers bar seating, and the chefs kitchen, sleek white cabinetry lends itself to brighten the home. The generous dining space adjacent to island can host a large party but isn’t over bearing. There is a glass wall along the side of the great room complete with fireplace, book shelves and bar sink. The PRIMARY SUITE IS ON THE MAIN FLOOR FOR SINGLE LEVEL LIVING. Ocean view primary bedroom with ocean view with fireplace and large bath custom tub and separate shower. and walk in closet. Glass sliders take you directly to the upper deck. Downstairs the floor plan is flexible. Two full suites with remodeled baths and doors to the the secluded lower level grounds. Currently the flex spaces are used for exercise equipment, large glass middle room (OPTIONAL 3RD BEDROOM ) is open with musical instruments and desks with glass doors leading to backyard.
LUSH LANDSCAPING, IN GROUND SPA, GRASS LAWNS, PATIO. Lush floral beds, planters soften grounds the Separate side staircase takes you down to this inviting secret garden. Generous size of this space lends itself to many options, putting green, safe secure spot for lawn play and equipment.
THIS VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN WILL EASILY BLEND FOR YOUR NEEDS. PRIVACY, CUSTOM QUALITY AND CHARM AWAIT.
Property details for 8 N Encino
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,911 square feet of living space on a 6,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2013. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-215-05. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22196825
- Year Built
- 2013
- Builder
- VERN BUWALDA
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,911
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, Neighborhood, Ocean, Trees Woods, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,550
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- THREE ARCH BAY
- Parcel Number
- 05621505
- On Market Date
- 2022-09-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $277.5 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Sump Pump, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Cedar, Drywall, Flagstone
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Trees, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone, Terrace, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved, Permit Required, Private, On Street, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Good Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Electricity, Gas, Hot Water, Meeting Room, Management, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Guard, Security, Tennis Courts, Trash, Water
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $195
- Second HOA Name
- Three Arch Bay
The record
Property History for 8 N Encino
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2022 | Sold | $8,150,000 | |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 10, 2022 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000 | |
| May 3, 2021 | Sold | $5,850,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Sold | $4,700,000 | REMAX Fine Homes Inc |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8 N Encino
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 06059C0501K 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 14 of 14 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 14 of 14. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 14 of 14.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052011, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 22 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 Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Three Arch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $7,025,000
- Median days on market
- 46
- Median per sq ft
- $2,464
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 Three Arch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 N Vista De La Luna | Oct 9, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 1,380 | $2,464 | 77 |
| 10 N. Stonington Road | Aug 28, 2026 | $4,978,000 | 3,500 | $1,422 | 106 |
| 13 N Stonington Road | Jun 18, 2026 | $6,100,000 | 2,991 | $2,039 | 1 |
| 3 N La Senda | Apr 16, 2026 | $19,750,000 | 3,300 | $5,985 | 178 |
| 15 Vista Del Sol | Apr 13, 2026 | $9,500,000 | 3,475 | $2,734 | 2 |
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Schools
Schools for 8 N Encino
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 Karan Masters of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Oct 5, 2022 at 12:05 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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