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490 Alta Vista Way sold on July 17, 2024 for $2,100,000, 6.5% below the $2,245,000 asking price after 79 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,495,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
490 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,625 sq ft
- 1,850 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
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$2,100,000
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 490 Alta Vista Way
Experience the panoramic ocean and coastal views firsthand at this Upper Victoria Beach home. This well-maintained original hillside cottage boasts expansive ocean views from both levels. Oversized windows bathe the space in light, while classic wood beam ceilings and rock-formed garden walls exude classic Laguna charm. Inside, a versatile layout features a main-floor bedroom and bath, with an additional upper bedroom and bath, an expanded view deck, and flexible living space. The generous kitchen flows seamlessly into the lower living area, which includes a substantial fireplace, dining, and living space. Recent updates include re-surfaced decks, new exterior paint and recently updated central AC and heat to ensure year-round comfort in the idyllic Laguna Beach climate with minimal maintenance required. The oversized garage accommodates two cars, with additional off-street parking, a rare bonus in one of Laguna's most scenic neighborhoods. Move-in ready or a perfect canvas to be re-imagined, this well-maintained home is sold in its current condition.
Property details for 490 Alta Vista Way
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,625 square feet of living space on a 1,850-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-07. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24088193
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,625
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,850
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0425
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 65614307
- On Market Date
- 2024-05-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 490 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2024 | Sold | $2,100,000 | |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Price reduced | $2,245,000 | From $2,295,000 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Price reduced | $2,295,000 | From $2,495,000 |
| May 4, 2024 | Relisted | $2,495,000 | |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Sold | $1,175,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
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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
Schools for 490 Alta Vista Way
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Kevin Nicholson of Pacificon Realty Inc
Listing information updated Jul 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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