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396 HOLLY Street sold on September 7, 2012 for $925,000, 7.4% below the $999,000 asking price after 100 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,195,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 7, 2012

396 HOLLY Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 998 sq ft
  • 3,125 sq ft lot
  • Built 1930

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$925,000

MLS# S696235

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

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The home

About 396 HOLLY Street

This North Laguan cottage features beautiful curb appeal with a Mediterranean flare. A special wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors accent the living room. The gourmet kitchen includes Spanish tile flooring, eating area and an adjacent office space. French doors lead to a very special rear patio and spa with total privacy. One of the two bedrooms and two baths is upstairs with gabled beam ceiling, balcony and blue water ocean view. Close to downtown and beach. This is a must see property! ...Special Conditions: ShortSale; Subject to Lender(s) approval.

Property details for 396 HOLLY Street

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 998 square feet of living space on a 3,125-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1930. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-033-14. Highlights include ocean views, a private spa, a fireplace, and Mediterranean architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
S696235
Year Built
1930
Living Area (sq ft)
998
Living Area Source
Public Records
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,125
Lot Size (acres)
0.072
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Parking Spaces
1
View
Ocean
Parcel Number
49603314
Zoning
R2
Listing Terms
Short Sale

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Multiple Primary Suites
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Floor Furnace
Cooling
None
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Doors
French Doors

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Roof
Clay, Spanish Tile
Lot Features
Sprinklers Timer
Patio and Porch
Deck, See Remarks
Parking
Driveway
Pool Features
None
Spa
Private
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Available

Community Features

Subdivision
North Laguna (NL)
Security
Security System

The record

Property History for 396 HOLLY Street

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 7, 2012 Sold $925,000
Apr 29, 2012 Relisted $1,195,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 396 HOLLY Street

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

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 14 of 14 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 14 of 14. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 14 of 14.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626054003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.4 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

Schools

School District for 396 HOLLY Street

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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Listed by Winston West of Prudential Calif Realty

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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