Sold
488 ALTA VISTA Way sold on May 4, 2012 for $850,000, at the asking price after 113 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
488 ALTA VISTA Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,600 sq ft
- 2,160 sq ft lot
- Built 1951
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$850,000
Subdivision Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific.
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,720,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS L39825 (Sold).
The home
About 488 ALTA VISTA Way
Enjoy this Dynamic, custom designed home which boasts incredible ocean views from nearly every room in the house. Enjoy ocean views from all decks, oversized windows and sliding doors with custom shutters, spacious living room flows from living space to large deck bringing the outdoors in. Enjoy small Backyard patio for entertaining. Also be sure to see the incredibly large master bedroom on third level with breathtaking views,spa inspired bathroom, and large deck. Property also features a 2 car garage with extra storage space.
Property details for 488 ALTA VISTA Way
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 1,600 square feet of living space on a 2,160-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1951. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-143-06. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, a two-car garage, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S684427
- Year Built
- 1951
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,600
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,160
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.05
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 65614306
- Listing Terms
- Short Sale
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Open Floorplan
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Range
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter
- Windows
- Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Bluff
- Patio and Porch
- Deck
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Alta Vista (AV)
- Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
The record
Property History for 488 ALTA VISTA Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2013 | Sold | $1,275,000 | Team Laguna |
| May 4, 2012 | Sold | $850,000 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 488 ALTA VISTA Way
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
Moderate 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 63 of 65 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 65 of 65. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 50 of 65.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Alta Vista
Alta Vista climbs the hillside off South Coast Highway and Nyes Place in the Village area of Laguna Beach, where lanes such as Alta Vista Way line cliffside homes facing the Pacific. Architecture ranges from vintage cottages to contemporary builds, and the area lies within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Alta Vista home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,720,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $1,373
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 Alta Vista sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2590 Iris | Sep 2, 2026 | $2,750,000 | 1,531 | $1,796 | 129 |
| 683 Alta Vista Way | Jul 17, 2026 | $2,670,000 | 1,931 | $1,383 | 29 |
| 2581 Iris | May 28, 2026 | $2,705,000 | 1,882 | $1,437 | 22 |
| 461 Alta Vista Way | May 8, 2026 | $3,730,000 | 2,736 | $1,363 | 4 |
| 599 Alta Vista Way | Apr 8, 2026 | $2,735,000 | 2,100 | $1,302 | 10 |
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Schools
School District for 488 ALTA VISTA Way
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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