1285 Cortez Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,088 sq ft
- 0.39-acre lot
- Built 1960
$6,250/month
Subdivision Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views.
This property is also on the market under MLS OC26216358 (Residential).
The home
About 1285 Cortez Avenue
This charming single-story 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, spanning just under 1,100 sq. ft., offers an open layout that highlights spectacular panoramic views of the ocean, canyon, hills, and city lights. Peaceful and secluded, it sits on a quiet street with no streetlights and is bordered by wilderness behind and to one side, providing open space and exceptional privacy, creating a rare retreat in Laguna Beach. Inside, the home features quartz kitchen counters, upgraded baths, and stainless steel appliances. The ocean-view great room seamlessly blends the kitchen, dining area, and living room with a cozy fireplace, while a spacious deck extends the living space outdoors, making indoor/outdoor living effortless and ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. A true one-of-a-kind property, this home combines comfort, privacy, and breathtaking views, offering the perfect setting to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of coastal living.
Property details for 1285 Cortez Avenue
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,088 square feet of living space on a 0.39-acre lot and is available for lease at $6,250 a month. The home was built in 1960. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-432-01. Highlights include ocean and canyon views, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached two-car garage.
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Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26205681
- Year Built
- 1960
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,088
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,197
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3948
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canyon, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64443201
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Quartz Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Rooms
- Laundry, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Arch Beach Heights (ABH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters
The record
Property History for 1285 Cortez Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Leased | $5,500/month | Bullock Russell RE Services |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Leased | $5,500/month | Team Laguna Inc |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Leased | $5,600/month | Team Laguna Inc |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1285 Cortez 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 06059C0419K 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, 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 27 of 27 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 27 of 27. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 7 of 27.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626204006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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 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 Arch Beach Heights
Arch Beach Heights climbs a hillside in Laguna Beach, a tract subdivided in 1911 where streets such as Summit Drive frame ocean, coastline, and Catalina Island views. It sits near Moulton Meadows Park and the trails of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, with cottages and contemporary homes in the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Schools
School District for 1285 Cortez Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Gaetano LoGrande of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Nov 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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