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31897 Circle Drive sold on February 2, 2024 for $6,848,000, at the asking price after 236 days on the market; it was first listed at $7,998,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31897 Circle Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,905 sq ft
- 3,240 sq ft lot
- Built 2008
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$6,848,000
Subdivision South Laguna Bluffs
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $6,625,000
The home
About 31897 Circle Drive
BEST PRICED TURN KEY BEACHFRONT IN LAGUNA !!Perched above one of the most most beautiful oceanfront bluffs on a private drive, you will discover Laguna Beaches BEST PRICED OCEANFRONT PROPERTY WITH STEPS TO THE BEACH!.This premier BEACHFRONT home on"Thousand Steps" beach built from the ground up in 2009 has just gone through a complete redesign to deliver a spectacular soft contemporary home with a flair of coastal elegance for families to enjoy. Luxurious large interior spaces that flow seamlessly through bifold doors to the oversized decks for al fresco dining to capture the dramatic southwestern exposure views of the surf line, ocean , coastline, Hillsides, white water and golden sands.Encompassing 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a private exercise room/office with views of the ocean.The beautiful master suite has some of the most dramatic views of the coastline and hillsides Laguna Beach has to offer, soaring ceilings, free standing bath tub, walk in closet, Large Shower and FP.The well appointed chef’s kitchen open to the living room with fireplace and a lower level studio suite/beach cabana room with kitchenette and a separate secondary private entrance. 2 car oversized garage, with a side door entrance behind the main doors, providing the ultimate privacy.Walking distance from shopping,Laguna's best swimmable beaches, trolley stops, The Ranch and Montage Resort.This is the best deal in LB on the sand !! Enjoy a spectacular turnkey beachfront home for the summer , with meditating sounds of crashing waves!! Priceless memories and experiences abound!PRICED UNDER MARKET VALUE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE!
Property details for 31897 Circle Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Bluffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,905 square feet of living space on a 3,240-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2008. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-113-37. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23090420
- Year Built
- 2008
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,905
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,240
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0744
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Rocks, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65811337
- On Market Date
- 2023-05-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Common Area, Inside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Custom
- Roof
- Copper
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Quake Bracing, Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Bluff, Sloped Down, Garden, Near Public Transit, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid, Unknown
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Bluffs (SLB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
The record
Property History for 31897 Circle Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | Sold | $6,848,000 | |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Price reduced | $6,848,000 | From $6,898,000 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Price reduced | $6,898,000 | From $6,998,000 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Price reduced | $6,998,000 | From $7,198,000 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Price reduced | $7,198,000 | From $7,500,000 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Price reduced | $7,500,000 | From $7,998,000 |
| May 26, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| May 26, 2023 | Listed for sale | $7,998,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31897 Circle 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 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 18 of 18 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 115 Mbps, at 2 of 18. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 18 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 2.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 34 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.
South Laguna Bluffs home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $6,625,000
- Median days on market
- 161
- Median per sq ft
- $2,482
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 South Laguna Bluffs sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31876 Circle | Oct 2, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,713 | $1,474 | 6 |
| 31678 Seacliff Drive | Aug 21, 2026 | $5,440,000 | 1,931 | $2,817 | 211 |
| 31995 Coast Hwy. | Jul 21, 2026 | $8,800,000 | 4,100 | $2,146 | 448 |
| 31678 Seacove Drive | Jul 20, 2026 | $8,750,000 | 2,000 | $4,375 | 751 |
| 31588 Table Rock Drive | Apr 21, 2026 | $5,500,000 | 4,184 | $1,315 | 111 |
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Schools
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Leo Goldschwartz of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Feb 4, 2024 at 2:59 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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