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540 ALTA VISTA sold on May 2, 2024 for $3,520,000, 45.8% above the $2,414,000 asking price after 523 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,699,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
540 ALTA VISTA, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,184 sq ft
- 4,837 sq ft lot
- Built 2023
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$3,520,000
Subdivision Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific.
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,720,000
The home
About 540 ALTA VISTA
*** BANKRUPTCY COURT SALE - EQUITY SALE (NOT AN REO, NOT BANK OWNED, AND NOT A SHORT SALE) ***INCOMPLETE CONSTRUCTION - SOLD AS IS - BUYER TO PAY THEIR OWN CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE!! Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island abound from this parcel nestled in the hills of historic Laguna Beach. This is a unique opportunity to finish construction on a custom 3 bedroom/5 bath, 3184 square foot home designed by world-class architect, Brion Jeannette. The home is highlighted by wide and expansive interior living spaces, with captivating Catalina views from the entire main floor that include a Kitchen, Dining Room, Greatroom, and Primary Bedroom. This space has been masterfully designed to include a "Viewing Room” right off the large deck to enjoy the beautiful blue ocean during the day, or the magical sunsets in the evening. The ground floor includes the laundry room, 2 bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms, and a lounge that is large enough to purpose both a gym and recreation area. It is simply up to you! The fantastic location of this home is within proximity to all Laguna Beach has to offer, just a quick drive on a golf cart to Victoria Beach, one of the most pristine beaches in all of California. The home is currently under construction, ready for you to make final adjustments and pick out every detail in the finishes. Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to bypass the initial steps of building a custom home that can take years, and countless hours of time and stress. 540 Alta Vista is waiting for you! Sold As-Is. NOTE: EASEMENT ON DRIVE-WAY FOR NEIGHBOR.
Property details for 540 ALTA VISTA
This 3-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,184 square feet of living space on a 4,837-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2023. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-142-27. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23024259
- Year Built
- 2023
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,184
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,837
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.111
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 65614227
- On Market Date
- 2023-02-11
- Listing Terms
- Bankruptcy Property
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- See Remarks
- Laundry
- See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- No Landscaping
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 540 ALTA VISTA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Sold | $3,520,000 | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Price increased | $2,414,000 | From $2,412,000 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Price increased | $2,412,000 | From $2,411,000 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Price increased | $2,411,000 | From $2,300,000 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Price reduced | $2,300,000 | From $2,799,900 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Price reduced | $2,799,900 | From $3,060,000 |
| May 24, 2023 | Price increased | $3,060,000 | From $2,715,000 |
| Mar 5, 2023 | Price increased | $2,715,000 | From $2,699,000 |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Relisted | $2,699,000 | |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Sold | $1,050,000 | Surterre Properties Inc. |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 540 ALTA VISTA
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 63 of 65 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 65 of 65. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 50 of 65.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203007, 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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The neighborhood
About Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Alta Vista home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,720,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $1,373
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 Alta Vista sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2590 Iris | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,531 | $1,796 | 129 |
| 683 Alta Vista Way | Jul 17, 2026 | $2,670,000 | 1,931 | $1,383 | 29 |
| 2581 Iris | May 28, 2026 | $2,705,000 | 1,882 | $1,437 | 22 |
| 461 Alta Vista Way | May 8, 2026 | $3,730,000 | 2,736 | $1,363 | 4 |
| 599 Alta Vista Way | Apr 8, 2026 | $2,735,000 | 2,100 | $1,302 | 10 |
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Schools for 540 ALTA VISTA
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- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listing information updated May 2, 2024 at 4:55 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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