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1535 Morningside Drive sold on May 5, 2017 for $1,925,000, 3.5% below the $1,995,000 asking price after 61 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 5, 2017

1535 Morningside Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,823 sq ft
  • 7,473 sq ft lot
  • Built 1980

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$1,925,000

MLS# PW17003387

Subdivision Rancho Laguna

6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,512,000

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This home has a newer listing: MLS OC20045445 (Sold).

The home

About 1535 Morningside Drive

Intelligently designed by Chris Abel, Laguna Beach legacy architect, 1535 Morningside is a contemporary achievement with soaring ocean and canyon views. This updated, open floor plan is fashioned with floor to ceiling glass windows and modern accents. A curved glass window provides natural light to the kitchen with stainless steel appliances and six inch plank natural oak flooring throughout. Surrounding nature blends cohesively with the private front gate that opens to the formal entry and main living level with adjoining private lounge, view terrace, private office and guest powder. Downstairs is composed of bedroom suites surrounding a sizeable entertainment room with built in study area. The master suite includes a spacious master bath with his and her dual vanities plus a large walk in closet, step down steam room with two body sprays and rain shower. Privacy, panoramic views and natural warmth make this Laguna Beach home a work of art.

Property details for 1535 Morningside Drive

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Rancho Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,823 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-311-09. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
PW17003387
Year Built
1980
Living Area (sq ft)
2,823
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,473
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, Coastline, Canyon, Ocean, Water
Parcel Number
64431109
On Market Date
2017-01-05
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Wood
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas, Living Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Patio and Porch
Deck
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Condition
Turnkey

Community Features

Subdivision
Rancho Laguna (RL)
Community Features
Suburban
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 1535 Morningside Drive

DateEventPriceNote
May 22, 2020 Sold $2,277,000 Kase Real Estate
May 5, 2017 Sold $1,925,000
Jan 5, 2017 Listed for sale $1,995,000
Jan 25, 2013 Sold $1,850,000 Surterre Properties Inc.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1535 Morningside Drive

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 06059C0417K 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

Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.

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 153 of 196 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 196 of 196. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 21 of 196.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 47 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 Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Rancho Laguna home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
6
Median price
$2,512,000
Median days on market
16
Median per sq ft
$1,347

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 Rancho Laguna sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
1474 Bluebird Canyon Drive Aug 26, 2026 $2,100,000 1,388 $1,513 5
1108 Keller Way Jun 9, 2026 $1,680,000 1,915 $877 7
1212 Starlit Mar 16, 2026 $2,499,000 2,117 $1,180 14
1056 Madison Place Jan 8, 2026 $3,025,000 1,515 $1,997 130
1015 Madison Place Jan 6, 2026 $4,800,000 2,897 $1,657 17

Schools

School District for 1535 Morningside Drive

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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.

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Listed by Jerry Jervis of Seven Gables Real Estate

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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