Sold
989 CLIFF DR sold on June 15, 2012 for $8,100,000, at the asking price after 188 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
989 CLIFF DR, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,390 sq ft
- 0.28-acre lot
- Built 1928
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$8,100,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS 20580112 (Sold).
The home
About 989 CLIFF DR
Early California Mission Style Villa defines the ambiance of this landmark Cliff Dr Estate that contours the oceanfront bluffs with an architecturally rich sense of history. Commanding a unique seaside location overlooking picturesque Shaw's Cove, this significant home has private steps to the sand. Previously celebrity owned and offering tastefully appointed interior spaces and an elegant appeal. The floor plan is perfect for entertaining with multiple dining/deck areas and a graceful indoor-outdoor flow. Well appointed kitchen overlooks lush gardens, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and oceanfront terraces. Private sand-side boat storage. Laguna Beach includes 7 miles of coastline with some of Southern California's most scenic beaches and coves found along the coast, breathtaking geography and is marked by bold elevated headlands and coastal bluffs. Identified Historic Rating 'E'.
Property details for 989 CLIFF DR
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,390 square feet of living space on a 0.28-acre lot. The home was built in 1928. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-162-14. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- P822296
- Year Built
- 1928
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,390
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,175
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.279
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 05316214
- Listing Terms
- Real Estate Owned
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Roof
- See Remarks
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Sprinklers Manual, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, See Remarks
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Guest, Off Site, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Block, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
The record
Property History for 989 CLIFF DR
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | Sold | $13,000,000 | Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. |
| Jun 15, 2012 | Sold | $8,100,000 | |
| May 17, 2012 | Relisted | $8,100,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 989 CLIFF DR
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 06059C0416K 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 13 of 13 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 13 of 13. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 13 of 13.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563025, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 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 North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
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 North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools
School District for 989 CLIFF DR
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:29 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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