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42 N PORTOLA sold on August 20, 2012 for $3,300,000, 2.9% below the $3,399,000 asking price after 34 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
42 N PORTOLA, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,355 sq ft
- 9,434 sq ft lot
- Built 1936
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$3,300,000
Subdivision Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay.
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $7,025,000
The home
About 42 N PORTOLA
This remodeled craftsman style home has it all. Located in the private guard-gated Three Arch Bay community, this is the perfect house for entertaining and family living. Enjoy the incredible ocean views spanning MORE than 180 degrees. The house has a gourmet kitchen, ocean view dining room, and a cozy family room with built-in entertainment center and fireplace. Lavish in the grand master suite with a fire in the wood burning fireplace, then open the french doors to the private courtyard with in-ground jacuzzi. This two level, five bedroom, three bath house is situated on a quiet street in lower Three Arch Bay facing west to capture those incredible Laguna Sunsets year round. Setback on a large lot, this house has lots of curb appeal with a beautiful 60 foot cypress tree, front lawn, and lush landscaping throughout. Enjoy all the amenities Three Arch Bay has to offer including a private beach, tennis courts, a clubhouse, and a park.
Property details for 42 N PORTOLA
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Three Arch Bay neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,355 square feet of living space on a 9,434-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1936. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 056-171-41. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S705079
- Year Built
- 1936
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,355
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,434
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.217
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $2,150
- Parcel Number
- 05617141
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Tile Counters, Track Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Masonry, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, French Mullioned, Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters, Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Other, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, See Remarks
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
- Condition
- Turnkey
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Three Arch Bay (TAB)
- Community Features
- Gutters
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Barbecue, Tennis Courts
The record
Property History for 42 N PORTOLA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2012 | Sold | $3,300,000 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | Listed for sale | $3,399,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 42 N PORTOLA
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 06059C0501K 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 39 of 39 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 39 of 39. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 39 of 39.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.5 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 22 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 Three Arch Bay
Three Arch Bay is a gated oceanfront community in the South Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach, named for three natural rock arches in its cliffs and set between Thousand Steps Beach and Monarch Bay. Dating to the 1920s, it offers a private beach on Mussel Cove and sits within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Three Arch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $7,025,000
- Median days on market
- 46
- Median per sq ft
- $2,464
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 Three Arch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 N Vista De La Luna | Oct 9, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 1,380 | $2,464 | 77 |
| 10 N. Stonington Road | Aug 28, 2026 | $4,978,000 | 3,500 | $1,422 | 106 |
| 13 N Stonington Road | Jun 18, 2026 | $6,100,000 | 2,991 | $2,039 | 1 |
| 3 N La Senda | Apr 16, 2026 | $19,750,000 | 3,300 | $5,985 | 178 |
| 15 Vista Del Sol | Apr 13, 2026 | $9,500,000 | 3,475 | $2,734 | 2 |
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Schools
School District for 42 N PORTOLA
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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