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31561 Mar Vista Avenue sold on September 16, 2024 for $5,400,000, 5.2% below the $5,695,000 asking price after 27 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31561 Mar Vista Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,724 sq ft
- 6,831 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
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$5,400,000
Subdivision South Laguna Village
South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park.
19 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,325,000
The home
About 31561 Mar Vista Avenue
Meticulously redeveloped six years ago, this residence features an upscale modern farmhouse aesthetic, breathtaking 180-degree ocean views from every room, and a newly built ocean-facing pool, hot tub, and entertainment deck. Perched in the quaint community of South Laguna, 31561 Mar Vista Avenue offers a rare blend of coastal luxury and casual comfort. The home's interior embraces high design and modern amenities, with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, engineered wood floors, exposed brick accents, shiplap walls, and a gas fireplace enclosed by Austin Stone. On the main level, a chef’s dream will come true when they cook as the sunset fills the kitchen, which features Thermador professional line appliances, quartz countertops, a wine fridge, a large island, and a convenient pot filler over the stove. From the kitchen, French doors lead to the large front patio while fully retractable doors open to an ocean-facing deck. On the lower level, the primary suite has a spa-like bathroom and a large walk-in closet. This level also includes a guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, an additional guest bedroom, a full bathroom, and a laundry room with a sink—all with ocean views. Entertain effortlessly with the $1 million+ Austin Stone trimmed pool supported by caissons, which took over five years to complete. The outdoor entertainment area is coupled with a retractable TV that comes out of the deck and a fire pit. Pool parties and movie nights can finally be enjoyed at the same time! The lot is adorned with olive trees, California pepper trees, Mexican feather grass, and offers a beautiful private sanctuary for relaxation and enjoyment. This residence also features multiple living areas, a new roof, direct garage access, recently replaced the sewer line, and Control4 smart home technology with multiple-zoned sound systems and Josh.AI voice command capabilities, elevating the living experience to new heights. Come experience the epitome of Laguna Beach living in this exquisite home. Conveniently located between West Street Beach, Table Rock Beach, and Thousand Steps Beach, near hiking trails, shops and restaurants, Downtown Laguna Beach, and the Dana Point Harbor.
Property details for 31561 Mar Vista Avenue
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,724 square feet of living space on a 6,831-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-093-03. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24133189
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,724
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,831
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1568
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 05609303
- On Market Date
- 2024-06-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Village (SLV)
- Community Features
- Hiking
The record
Property History for 31561 Mar Vista Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sold | $5,400,000 | |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Listed for sale | $5,695,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Sold | $3,695,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
| Jul 25, 2016 | Sold | $1,837,500 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31561 Mar Vista Avenue
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 06059C0438K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 27 of 27 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 27. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 26 of 27.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423051018, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.9 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 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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The neighborhood
About South Laguna
South Laguna sits on the south side of Laguna Beach along South Coast Highway, a hillside neighborhood above Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach, and West Street Beach near Aliso Beach Park. Its streets hold 1930s and 1940s heritage cottages alongside contemporary homes, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
South Laguna Village home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 19
- Median price
- $2,325,000
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $1,852
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 Village sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31632 2nd Avenue | Oct 16, 2026 | $1,875,000 | 832 | $2,254 | 0 |
| 31962 Sunset | Oct 5, 2026 | $3,295,000 | 1,300 | $2,535 | 5 |
| 31992 Virginia Way | Sep 23, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 636 | $2,358 | 5 |
| 22332 Eagle Rock Way | Sep 2, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 3,235 | $1,151 | 15 |
| 32015 Point Place | Aug 6, 2026 | $4,490,000 | 2,425 | $1,852 | 305 |
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Schools
School District for 31561 Mar Vista Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated May 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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