2025 review: Our best sold homes in Laguna Beach this year

Our 2025 Laguna Beach sales included oceanfront icons, tucked-away cottages, and homes with unforgettable views.

The past year in Laguna Beach was a good reminder of why this coastline never really loses its pull. Every sale had its own story, from first showings and prep work to final negotiations and closing day.

In this year-end review, Shauna and Leita Covington are sharing some of their favorite homes sold in Laguna Beach throughout 2025. From well-known ocean-view addresses to the quieter pockets that only locals tend to know, these sales speak to the range of experience the Covingtons bring to high-end Laguna Beach real estate.

OUR TOP HOME SALES IN LAGUNA BEACH

Here are Shauna and Leita’s top closed sales from 2025, with the facts up front and a quick editorial look at each home.

2125 Ocean Way

Sold: September 5, 2025
Days on Market: 51
Listing Price: $20,000,000
Sales Price: $20,000,000
Year Built: 1947

2125 Ocean Way is the kind of Laguna Beach property that doesn’t come around twice. With about 4,710 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 4.5 baths, it lives like an estate, not just your typical Laguna Beach home with a view.

The property stands out because of its mix of scale and story. The home includes two dedicated offices, one of them famously used by legendary producer and writer Stephen J. Cannell for his creative work. Outside, the grounds are built for coastal living with grassy lawns, a spa, a barbecue island, and private steps that lead down to an exclusive peninsula extending into the Pacific.

Inside, the updates are clean and current (new hardwood floors, refreshed lighting and fixtures, and new HVAC) without stealing attention from the ocean. The kitchen is fully outfitted, and the primary suite takes over the upper level with a private deck, coastline views, and a spa-style bath with a sauna.

205 High Drive

205 High Drive is a private Tree Streets corner home with an ocean-view deck in North Laguna.

Sold: October 31, 2025
Days on Market: 46 days
Listing Price: $3,549,000
Sales Price: $3,400,000
Year Built: 1937

Tucked onto a quiet corner along High Drive in North Laguna’s beloved Tree Streets, 205 High Drive feels private the moment one arrives. Mature hedges and garden paths buffer it from the street, and its 1937 roots bring the classic charm buyers love in this part of town.

Inside, the home does well in combining its vintage charm with smart updates. Natural light finds its way through every room, landing on refinished hardwood floors, exposed wood beams, and finishes that feel intentional rather than cookie-cutter. The home’s layout is easy for daily living and even better for hosting, anchored by a kitchen with a large island, Wolf range, and real pantry space. It also includes a custom bar area with integrated audio and home-theater features.

31703 Seacliff Drive

31703 Seacliff Drive: a blufftop Laguna home with sweeping coastline views.

Sold: May 12, 2025
Days on Market: 21
Listing Price: $4,795,000
Sales Price: $5,100,000
Year Built: 1990

At 31703 Seacliff Drive, the ocean isn’t just the backdrop. It’s the whole point. The home is oriented toward the Pacific in a way that feels deliberate, with an uninterrupted sweep of coastline stretching from Dana Point all the way to Palos Verdes.

The home itself is a mix of seaside charm and practical design. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and around 2,424 square feet give it the kind of layout that adapts whether one is using it as a weekend place, hosting extended family, or settling into something more permanent.

Upstairs, the primary suite takes over an entire level with a fireplace, a sitting area, and an oversized deck made for slow mornings and long evenings. Between the decks, there’s roughly 950 square feet of outdoor space in total, plus private access to Table Rock Beach.

2677 Victoria Drive

Sold: April 14, 2025
Days on Market: 62
Listing Price: $8,950,000
Sales Price: $7,900,000
Year Built: 1924

2677 Victoria Drive is Victoria Beach at its most iconic. Oceanfront, steps from the Pirate Tower and near the saltwater pool, it’s a distinctly Laguna location, and it shows from the start.

The home dates to 1924. Three bedrooms, three baths, and about 2,244 square feet with an updated kitchen that’s modern without stripping away the home’s character.  A connected apartment with its own entrance adds flexibility for guests or family without the property feeling divided.

One unforgettable detail about 2677 Victoria Drive is the private enclosed staircase leading directly to the sand. No need to load the car, circle for parking, or haul beach gear down public access points. It turns the beach into one’s backyard with easy morning strolls, last-light swims, and afternoons spent watching the tide pools and waves. We represented both Buyers & Sellers.

464 Linden Street

Inside 464 Linden Street, updated kitchen finishes give it a clean, modern eel without losing the home’s original character.

Sold: April 9, 2025
Days on Market: 11
Listing Price: $4,995,000
Sales Price: $4,938,000
Year Built: 1941

464 Linden Street nails what so many buyers want in North Laguna: Close to everything, but still feeling like a retreat. This home in Laguna Beach sits in the heart of town near Main Beach, Heisler Park, and the village scene. The ocean views help, but so does the way the whole property is put together.

Originally built in 1941 and redesigned by James Ward Henry II with a full remodel in 2020, 464 Linden Street keeps its cottage charm while upgrading just about everything else. Vaulted ceilings, white oak floors, and Pella Architect Series windows give the interior that easy, light-filled quality. The kitchen also goes all in with marble counters, a Thermador professional range, and a pantry, wine, and coffee setup that makes hosting feel natural rather than effortful. We represented both Buyers & Sellers.

605 Agate Street

Sold: March 5, 2025
Days on Market: 25 days (list-to-close)
Listing Price: $2,995,000
Sales Price: $2,995,000
Year Built: 1979

Tucked onto a private corner in Woods Cove beneath a canopy of mature trees, 605 Agate Street feels calm and secluded. It’s only four blocks from the beach and local spots, but the property still feels removed and quiet.

Inside, architect Chris Abel’s design does its best work without trying too hard. Vaulted open-beam ceilings and skylights bring daylight deep into the rooms, and an original stained-glass front door (a signature Abel detail) sets a tone that carries through the whole house.

The kitchen holds its own without breaking the design story. It has Italian cabinetry, imported glass tile, and a Viking six-burner range with finishes that feel chosen rather than defaulted to.  A loft off the upper level works naturally as an office or creative perch, and a second courtyard adds another layer of outdoor living that makes the property feel more generous than its footprint might suggest.

1401 Bounty Way

Sold: February 11, 2025
Days on Market: 120
Listing Price: $4,495,000
Sales Price: $4,125,000
Year Built: 1995

1401 Bounty Way is all about the view. Set high in Mystic Hills, it looks out over the ocean, city lights, and Catalina on clear nights, yet still feels quiet and removed from the crowds below.

The main living areas, such as the great room, kitchen, and dining room connect easily without feeling like one huge open space. The primary suite opens to a private balcony, and the lower level has an additional bedroom plus a bonus room that works well as a flexible space (either as a guest suite, media room, or a retreat).

The practical side holds up, too. A new roof in 2022, a Tesla charger in the garage, and extra storage beyond the listed square footage round out the home nicely.

234 Cliff Drive APT 4

Sold: November 24, 2025
Days on Market: 32 days
Listing Price: $1,550,000
Sales Price: $1,540,000
Year Built: 1961

At 949 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, 234 Cliff Drive, Apt 4 works equally well as a full-time home or a lock-and-leave base. It’s close to the village, the galleries, and the beach without the ongoing demands of a larger property. And the real surprise is the scenery – the unit captures ocean and coastline views, plus Catalina and the city lights, features that aren’t common in a condo at this level.

The best part about the home is the practicality. It has refreshed interiors, zonal heating, generous closet space, a kitchen with newer essentials, and an in-unit washer/dryer. Parking is a major advantage, especially by Laguna standards. 234 Cliff Drive, Apt 4 has a private garage with built-in storage plus a second dedicated space. The building also has ramp access (no stairs).

WHAT 2025 TAUGHT US

In 2025, Laguna Beach behaved like two markets at once. Buyers were still watching interest rates and being careful, but the really special coastal properties kept finding their people, especially when the lifestyle was obvious on day one.

Here’s how it played out across the past year:

• Buyers cared less about size and more about fit. Flexible layouts mattered, such as guest space, separate areas, and dedicated work spaces. And with demand still high and nventory limited, homes that clearly delivered the Laguna lifestyle (views, walkability, or close-to-the-beach living) were the ones buyers paid up for.
• Homes that felt calm and livable got the most attention. Buyers responded to natural light, quiet outdoor space, spa-style bathrooms, and indoor–outdoor setups that actually et used. Privacy mattered, too. Homes with gates, hedges, and corner lots held their value.
• Buyers responded best to homes that felt authentic to the setting. The strongest response went to properties that kept their coastal character while updating the important arts. “Turnkey” didn’t mean bland; it meant the systems were updated, the finishes were well chosen, and the home was ready to enjoy.
• Homes sold fastest when they were priced realistically and presented well. When a listing felt overpriced or like it was “just testing the market,” it usually took longer and equired more negotiation. Overall, the pace slowed compared to the prior year (even though deals still got done), and the average home price in Laguna Beach, CA reflected that push-and-pull.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR 2026 HOME GOALS

In a place like Laguna Beach, no two sales are ever the same. But looking back at 2025, the homes in Laguna Beach that did best had one thing in common: they were prepared and positioned with intention. Whether it was an oceanfront abode or a residence tucked quietly in town, every closing in this review came down to the same combination of local knowledge, careful preparation, and steady negotiation from start to finish.

If buying or selling in Laguna Beach is on your radar for 2026, Shauna and Leita Covington are happy to be a resource. Connect with the mother-and-daughter team today at 949.395.3037. You an also reach out to them here to learn more about the current homes for sale in Laguna Beach, CA.