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1236 Morningside Drive sold on May 23, 2017 for $1,250,000, at the asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
1236 Morningside Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,466 sq ft
- 7,700 sq ft lot
- Built 1974
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$1,250,000
Subdivision Rancho Laguna
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,512,000
The home
About 1236 Morningside Drive
First time on the market and the best value in Bluebird Canyon! This ocean view home has a main floor master bedroom, two decks to enjoy the ocean and canyon views, and two large rooms currently used as an art studio. Amazing potential for someone looking for a house in a great location that they can update and can call home. Bluebird Canyon Drive offers the peace and tranquility of this hillside location yet is close to the beach and all the village amenities.
Property details for 1236 Morningside Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Rancho Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,466 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1974. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 644-341-26. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW17095771
- Year Built
- 1974
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,466
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,700
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, Canyon, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 64434126
- On Market Date
- 2017-05-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Sloped Down, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Terrace, Wood
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Rancho Laguna (RL)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 1236 Morningside Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2017 | Sold | $1,250,000 | |
| May 3, 2017 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1236 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 63 of 66 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 66 of 66. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 66 of 66.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626201012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 51 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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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |
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Schools
School District for 1236 Morningside Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by John Kohaut of Re/Max Cornerstone
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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