Sold
2523 ALTAMAR sold on August 13, 2013 for $12,500,000, 16.6% below the $14,995,000 asking price after 422 days on the market; it was first listed at $16,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2523 ALTAMAR, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 5 beds
- 7 baths
- 8,563 sq ft
- 0.26-acre lot
- Built 2012
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$12,500,000
Subdivision Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove.
The home
About 2523 ALTAMAR
A perfect 10+++. Unheard of opportunity to own a brand new never lived in custom home on the Ocean side of PCH in the most exclusive private beach community in OC of Irvine Cove!!! State of the art construction and appointments from premier custom home builder JWJ Homes. 8,563 square foot Santa Barbara-style. Featuring the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living with 5 bedrooms and 7 bath. 30x30 inch Travertine imported from Turkey direct to the site, wide plank Walnut floors, custom stained Alder cabinets, 12 seat home theatre stadium tiered seating, elevator, oversized island with quartzite island, bar with marble countertop with custom 3 inch edge detail, 1,000 bottle wine cellar, sub-zero refrigerators in 3 places: outdoor kitchen, indoor kitchen, oversized marble bar all the space you need entertain and enjoy the California Riviera lifestyle in every way. Central courtyard with a custom waterfall. Multiple water features, 3 different lift and slide pocket door systems, enjoy the ocean air and wow your guests. Pool for lap swimming+spa with one touch lava fire bowls. Only 110 homes in the entire community have access to the gorgeous private beach, this is your chance to own one of the few on the Ocean side of PCH and the only new construction!
Property details for 2523 ALTAMAR
This 5-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 8,563 square feet of living space on a 0.26-acre lot. The home was built in 2012. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-316-07. Highlights include ocean views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached three-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U12002446
- Year Built
- 2012
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 8,563
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,297
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.259
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 7
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 05331607
- On Market Date
- 2013-06-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Country Kitchen, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Bar, Wired For Sound
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, High Efficiency Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Fireplace
- Bonus Room, Bath, Great Room, Recreation Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Wood Frames
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Terrace, Tile
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Utilities
- Water Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Security
- Gated With Guard
The record
Property History for 2523 ALTAMAR
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2013 | Sold | $12,500,000 | |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Listed for sale | $16,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2523 ALTAMAR
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 06059C0412K 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: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 3 of 52 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 51 of 52. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 38 of 52.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562021, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 20 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 Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove. Subdivided from the Irvine Ranch in 1958, this enclave of roughly 110 Mediterranean and contemporary estates offers Catalina Island views, tennis courts, and parks.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
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 Laguna Beach sales
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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Schools
School District for 2523 ALTAMAR
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Tim De Cinces of HOM Sotheby's International Re
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:28 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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