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2540 IRVINE COVE CREST sold on November 16, 2012 for $3,420,000, 10% below the $3,799,000 asking price after 697 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $3,999,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2540 IRVINE COVE CREST, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 0.29-acre lot
- Built 1994
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$3,420,000
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 2540 IRVINE COVE CREST
Set amidst the exclusive 24-hour guard-gated oceanfront community of Irvine Cove lies the stunning 4 br, 4.5 ba estate. This custom built residence offers magnificent ocean & sunset views making home feel like a vacation getaway. Upon entrance to the spacious courtyard you are swept away by the tropical oasis environment highlighted by a beautiful colonnade, resort-like pool & spa and lush landscaping. Inside, you are greeted by the outstanding ocean views. Features include travertine marble flooring, wet bar, music system, 4 fireplaces & 3 car garage with gated auto court for additional parking. The privacy & exclusivity of Irvine Cove is unmatched in So Cal, making the area one of the most highly sought-after locations on the West Coast. With only 104 homesites, a private beach with surf break, 4 parks & tennis courts, the enclave of Irvine Cove is the premier place to call home.
Property details for 2540 IRVINE COVE CREST
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-191-33. Highlights include ocean and hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 0.29-acre lot.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U12002822
- Year Built
- 1994
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,770
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.293
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Hills, Ocean, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $700
- Parcel Number
- 49619133
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Skylights, Shutters
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, See Remarks
- Roof
- Barrel
- Construction
- Stucco
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed
- Parking
- Carport, Direct Access, Electric Gate, Garage
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Security
- Security System, Gated With Guard
The record
Property History for 2540 IRVINE COVE CREST
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2012 | Sold | $3,420,000 | |
| Jul 13, 2012 | Relisted | $3,999,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2540 IRVINE COVE CREST
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 AE, inside 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for liquefaction.
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: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 4 of 10 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 6 of 10.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626051001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger less than 0.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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.
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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School District for 2540 IRVINE COVE CREST
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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 8:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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