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456 Nyes Place sold on June 20, 2022 for $2,600,000, 11.9% below the $2,950,000 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
456 Nyes Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,083 sq ft
- 0.36-acre lot
- Built 1975
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$2,600,000
Subdivision Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower.
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,875,000
The home
About 456 Nyes Place
RARE SINGLE STORY ON HILLSIDE SETTING LOCATED IN PORTAFINA AREA OF LAGUNA BEACH. SHORT WALK TO VICTORIA BEACH. BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEWS THIS UNIQUE HOME HAS NOT BEEN ON THE MARKET FOR OVER 40 YEARS. 4 BEDROOMS OR 3 WITH OFFICE ( NO CLOSET IN 4TH) HOME FEATURES A WELL MANICURED YARD WITH INGROUND SPA AND MANY PATIOS FOR ENTERTAINING. KITCHEN FEATURES QUARTZITE COUNTER TOPS WITH CARRERA MARBLE BACKSPLASH, ALL NEW APPLIANCES TO INCLUDE WINE FRIDGE AND SUBZERO REFRIGERATOR. NEW FLOORING AND BASEBOARDS IN MAIN LIVING AREAS. GRANITE COUNTER TOPS ON 2 OF THE 3 BATHROOMS. LIVING ROOM HAS GAS FIREPLACE AND OPENS TO COVERED PATIO. EXTERIOR OF HOME HAS JUST BEEN PAINTED. THE ROOM BELOW THE STAIRS DOES NOT OPEN TO THE HOUSE AND NOT INCLUDED IN FOOTAGE BUT, WOULD BE A WONDERFUL WINE CELLAR OR WORKSHOP. CLUBHOUSE/TREE HOUSE HAS GREAT VIEW. JUST A QUICK WALK TO RESTAURANTS AND TROLLY.
Property details for 456 Nyes Place
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 2,083 square feet of living space on a 0.36-acre lot. The home was built in 1975. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-024-04. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- SW22075516
- Year Built
- 1975
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,083
- Living Area Source
- Measured
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 15,540
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3567
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 65602404
- On Market Date
- 2022-04-14
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Bar, Workshop
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mediterranean
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Brick, Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Open, Patio
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid, Unknown
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Portafina (PF)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 456 Nyes Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | Sold | $2,600,000 | |
| May 23, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 4, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Pending | |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 456 Nyes Place
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
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 98 of 98 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 98. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 3 of 98.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626203014, 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 Portafina
Portafina rises across the hillsides of South Laguna Beach, just south of Moulton Meadows Park and within reach of Victoria Beach and its landmark Pirate Tower. Set off Nyes Place above South Coast Highway, the community mixes Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean, and Traditional homes that capture ocean, coastline, and city-lights views, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Portafina home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $4,875,000
- Median days on market
- 55
- Median per sq ft
- $1,265
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 Portafina sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 Bolsana | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 4,400 | $1,580 | 10 |
| 627 Nyes | Jul 17, 2026 | $10,000,000 | 3,638 | $2,749 | 0 |
| 766 Pelican | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,200,000 | 3,869 | $1,086 | 65 |
| 725 Balboa Avenue | May 21, 2026 | $4,300,000 | 3,316 | $1,297 | 3 |
| 723 Balboa Avenue | Apr 14, 2026 | $4,950,000 | 4,030 | $1,228 | 55 |
Schools
Schools for 456 Nyes Place
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- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Teri Berteaux of HomeSmart Realty West
Listing information updated Jun 20, 2022 at 9:40 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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