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444 Ashton Drive sold on February 28, 2015 for $1,400,000, 5.7% above the $1,325,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Feb 28, 2015

444 Ashton Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,200 sq ft
  • 3,920 sq ft lot
  • Built 1987

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$1,400,000

MLS# RS14209525

This home has a newer listing: MLS LG20247281 (Sold).

The home

About 444 Ashton Drive

This residence features a panoramic ocean views in Laguna Beach. The property sits on over 1/3 acre lot which features two delightful amphitheaters, secret gardens and trails throughout the grounds. The property has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, interior atrium and several view decks. Property grounds is in need of major up keep to restore to its intended beauty. A tremendous opportunity to purchase this property below market value as a short sale.

Property details for 444 Ashton Drive

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,200 square feet of living space on a 3,920-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-169-15. Highlights include ocean views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, and modern architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
RS14209525
Year Built
1987
Living Area (sq ft)
3,200
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,920
Lot Size (acres)
0.09
Levels
Multi Split
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Ocean
Parcel Number
65616915
On Market Date
2014-10-19
Listing Terms
Notice Of Default, Short Sale

Interior Features

Interior Features
Atrium, French Doors Atrium Doors
Cooling
Central Air, Dual
Fireplace
Living Room
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
Atrium Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Modern
Lot Features
Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Steep Slope, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
Pool Features
None
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Available

Community Features

Community Features
Marina

The record

Property History for 444 Ashton Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 2, 2021 Sold $5,625,000 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Dec 29, 2015 Sold $4,200,000 HOM Sotheby's International
Feb 28, 2015 Sold $1,400,000
Oct 19, 2014 Listed for sale $1,325,000

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 444 Ashton 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 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 59 of 63 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 62 of 63. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 63.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 44 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.

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Median price
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Median days on market
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Median per sq ft
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Listed by Luis Chavez of Re/Max Dynasty

Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 11:43 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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