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651 NYES Place sold on April 8, 2012 for $1,300,000, 6.8% below the $1,395,000 asking price after 83 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,495,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Apr 8, 2012

651 NYES Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

  • 3 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,089 sq ft
  • 0.45-acre lot
  • Built 1976

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$1,300,000

MLS# U12000124

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

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This home has a newer listing: MLS OC19115971 (Sold).

The home

About 651 NYES Place

Laguna hillside property on large lot with panoramic ocean, whitewater, coastline, and open space views. Excellent opportunity to take advantage of this pastoral natural setting with its unique lot orientation and create your own personal shangri-la. Present structure maintained and has good sized side yard swimming pool and spa. Major living areas on street level and bedrooms on lower level with French doors opening to large patio area with pool and spa. Property being sold 'as-is'. Youtube video is in the media section.

Property details for 651 NYES Place

This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Portafina neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,089 square feet of living space on a 0.45-acre lot. The home was built in 1976. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 656-062-08. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and traditional architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
U12000124
Year Built
1976
Living Area (sq ft)
3,089
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
19,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.448
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Private Pool
Yes
Parcel Number
65606208
Zoning
R1
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Breakfast Area, All Bedrooms Down, Entrance Foyer, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Range, Range Hood
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas Starter
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Shutters

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Lot Features
Rectangular Lot
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Deck, See Remarks
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
Stucco Wall
Pool Features
Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Private
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public, See Remarks
Utilities
Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities

Community Features

Subdivision
Portafina (PF)
Community Features
Sidewalks

The record

Property History for 651 NYES Place

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 8, 2019 Sold $3,250,000 Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Apr 8, 2012 Sold $1,300,000
Jan 1, 2012 Listed for sale $1,495,000

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 651 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

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

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 122 of 122 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 5 of 122. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 15 of 122.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626324004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (EV Connect, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

School District for 651 NYES Place

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 8:00 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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