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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
SubdivisionAlta Vista

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.
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
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
- Middle School
- Thurston
- High School
- Laguna Beach
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 offers 1,625 square feet of living space. 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, a 1,851-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
490 Alta Vista Way was relisted on May 4, 2024 at $2,495,000.
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.
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Listed by Kevin Nicholson of Pacificon Realty Inc
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