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31621 Summit Road sold on June 27, 2025 for $1,500,000, 3.5% below the $1,555,000 asking price after 110 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,599,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
31621 Summit Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,248 sq ft
- 2,100 sq ft lot
- Built 1936
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$1,500,000
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 31621 Summit Road
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The flexible layout is a dream for visionaries: the lower level, with two bedrooms, a walk-in closet in the primary, ample storage, and an indoor laundry area, can transform into a guest suite, income-producing rental, or inspiring creative space. Upstairs, the open design and timeless bones set the stage for your personal touch—whether you envision a modern beach haven or a nod to its eclectic past.
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Property details for 31621 Summit Road
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the South Laguna Village neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,248 square feet of living space on a 2,100-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1936. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-102-45. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25025466
- Year Built
- 1936
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,248
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0482
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Coastline, Hills, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 05610245
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-10
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Flag Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Asphalt, No Driveway, On Street
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- South Laguna Village (SLV)
- Community Features
- Hiking
The record
Property History for 31621 Summit Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Sold | $1,500,000 | |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| May 23, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 19, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 1, 2025 | Price reduced | $1,555,000 | From $1,599,000 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Pending | |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31621 Summit Road
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 16 of 16 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 16 of 16. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 6 of 16.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423051030, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.9 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 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
Schools for 31621 Summit Road
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 Rocio Wagner of Realty One Group West
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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