Sold
216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive sold on February 9, 2024 for $2,400,000, 22% below the $3,078,000 asking price after 96 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,578,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,915 sq ft
- Built 1939
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$2,400,000
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.
The home
About 216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive
First time on the market in over 50 years-this is your opportunity to own a premier piece of Laguna Beach real estate! Situated in the highly walkable Main Beach neighborhood, this iconic Cliff Drive Property is just steps away from the sand and all that world-renowned Laguna Beach has to offer. With a neighborhood walk score of 93, you can park the car and explore "the village" and immerse yourself in the local's life. Stroll to Heisler Park, take in the art galleries, dine at amazing restaurants, dance to live music and of course enjoy the beach & playing in the sparkling Pacific Ocean! All within a 5 minute walk from your front door! Not to mention, you will be a stones through away from the legendary Sawdust Festival, Festival of The Arts, Pageant of The Masters, Laguna Beach Playhouse; as well as world-class resorts, golf-courses, & incredible CA state beaches for hiking, riding or simply enjoying the beautiful tidepools.
This detatched and well-maintained income-producing Duplex (with potential to add units per records) currently stands as two separate units with a shared patio and laundry area, each having their own sit-down, panoramic ocean & sunset views! The front house is a quintessential Laguna Beach Cottage with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace and incredible, sit down, white water views of main beach to the West and the Laguna Canyon city-lights to the east. The 2-story back unit, has a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath ocean view unit upstairs & downstairs is a seperate converted garage studio with a kitchenette & 3/4 bath, which has been used for generations by the family to enjoy day trips to the beach. This property presents an exceptional investment opportunity for savvy buyers or investors looking to own a prime piece of Coastal California property . Rent them all for robust rental income, live in one & rent the others, or rebuild to suit your needs. Let your immagination be your guide and come visit today!
Property details for 216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath duplex sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,915 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-094-17. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Duplex
- MLS Number
- OC23170177
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,915
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,485
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.08
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 49609417
- On Market Date
- 2023-09-18
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Cottage
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Near Park
- Parking
- Assigned, Door Single, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
The record
Property History for 216 &216 1/2 Cliff Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | Sold | $2,400,000 | |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Price reduced | $3,078,000 | From $3,578,000 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Listed for sale | $3,578,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 216 &216 1/2 Cliff 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 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Moderate 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 5 of 14 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 14 of 14. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 14.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054028, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 23 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.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 10
- Median price
- $2,762,500
- Median days on market
- 58
- Median per sq ft
- $1,454
Recorded MLS closings of duplexes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 216 &216 1/2 Cliff 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 Lisa Kerr of Lisa Kerr, Broker
Listing information updated May 22, 2026 at 12:33 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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