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521 Alta Vista Way sold on October 21, 2024 for $6,750,000, 6.9% below the $7,250,000 asking price after 32 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
521 Alta Vista Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,478 sq ft
- 4,800 sq ft lot
- Built 2022
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$6,750,000
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 521 Alta Vista Way
Experience coastal luxury in this newly built Laguna Beach home, meticulously designed to showcase contemporary aesthetics and breathtaking views. From the Pacific shoreline to Catalina Island, every aspect of this modern residence captures spectacular vistas. Offering approximately 3,475 sq ft of sophisticated living space, this home includes 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. There's potential for an additional approx. 1,000 sq ft ADU (with ocean views) beneath the primary suite. This on-trend residence boasts large-format Porcelanosa flooring from Spain, wide-plank Legno Baston European wood flooring, custom Italian Scavolini cabinetry, and Brizo and Rohl faucets. A glass elevator serves all levels. The main floor features expansive glass walls that seamlessly open onto a wraparound deck, creating a harmonious flow between the indoor living area and an additional approx. 320 sq ft of covered outdoor courtyard space, with an adjacent vegetable garden. A standout feature is the temperature-controlled wine wall, complemented by a linear gas fireplace with Spanish porcelain surrounds. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary haven, featuring an open island with bar seating, and top-of-the-line appliances from Gaggenau to Sub-Zero, including a gas and induction cooktop, steam oven, under-counter refrigerator and freezer drawers, vacuum sealer, and warming drawer, making preparation easy for entertaining in the view-oriented dining area. A floating staircase leads to the primary suite, serving as a luxurious wellness retreat with stunning ocean views, a private sitting area and balcony, and indulgent features such as WiFi-controlled wet and dry saunas, and custom walk-in closets with Italian built-ins. The suite’s bathroom offers a hydro-systems tub, a separate multi-head shower with Italian porcelain surrounds, heated flooring, and a stone-finished linear gas fireplace. An additional bedroom can also serve as a home gym or office. Modern amenities such as Lutron lighting, Leviosa electric solar and blackout shades enhance convenience and comfort. An attached two-car garage with direct access, 2 EV charging stations, and rare additional driveway parking for three more vehicles complete this exceptional home. Ideally located near Victoria Beach, fine dining, shopping, art galleries, and recreational opportunities, this Laguna Beach residence perfectly blends luxury with coastal charm.
Property details for 521 Alta Vista Way
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,478 square feet of living space on a 4,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2022. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-16. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24177068
- Year Built
- 2022
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,478
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1102
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65614316
- On Market Date
- 2024-08-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, High Efficiency, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Gas, High Efficiency, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Blower Fan, Electric, Gas, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Solar Screens
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition, Flat, Fire Proof, Membrane
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Steep Slope, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Side By Side
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Rated Drywall, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
The record
Property History for 521 Alta Vista Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Sold | $6,750,000 | |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Listed for sale | $7,250,000 | |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Sold | $1,540,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 Alta Vista Way
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 06059C0419K 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, 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 72 of 86 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 86 of 86. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 6 of 86.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 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 521 Alta Vista Way
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Jason C Bradshaw of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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