Closed Sales — Detached
152
↑ +14 vs prior yr (+10.1%)
About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a residential community in Laguna Beach, in the heart of South Orange County (ZIP 92651). Based on CRMLS closed-sale records, homes here were built primarily between 1907 and 2025, ranging from approximately 432 to 12,730 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area Laguna Beach (LV, NL, LC, SL).
Over the trailing twelve months, 264 detached single-family homes closed in Laguna Beach, at a median sale price of $3,247,212. In the current reporting period (January–July 2026), the median sale price was $3,350,000 across 152 closed sales, with homes averaging 66 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 97.0%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Laguna Beach. The Bullock Russell team tracks this market closely and can provide current comparable sales and a tailored valuation for any address. Served by Laguna Beach Unified.
Quick Facts
- Subdivisions12+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1907 – 2025
- Home Sizes432–12,730 sf
- Pool Homes~7% of sales
- CityLaguna Beach
- ZIP Code92651
- MLS AreaLaguna Beach (LV, NL, LC, SL)
- School DistrictLaguna Beach Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – July 2026 compared to January – July 2025
Median Sale Price
$3,350,000
↑ +$355,000 vs prior yr (+11.9%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$1,748
↑ +$163 vs prior yr (+10.3%)
Avg Days on Market
66
↑ +4 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
97.0%
↑ from 95.7% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
32.2%
↓ from 40.6% prior yr (fewer reductions)
Market Narrative
Laguna Beach recorded 152 closed detached-home sales between January and July 2026 (+10.1% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $3,350,000 (+11.9% year over year). Homes averaged 66 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.0%. As always, results vary by tract, view, and condition — accurate pricing remains the single biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Detailed Statistics
Detached Single-Family Residences — Jan–Jul 2026 vs. Jan–Jul 2025
| Metric | Jan–Jul 2026 | Jan–Jul 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 152 | 138 | +14 | +10.1% |
| Average Sale Price | $4,465,337 | $3,643,325 | +$822,012 | +22.6% |
| Median Sale Price | $3,350,000 | $2,995,000 | +$355,000 | +11.9% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $1,748 | $1,585 | +$163 | +10.3% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $1,592 | $1,477 | +$115 | +7.8% |
| Avg Days on Market | 66 | 62 | +4 | +6.5% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 97.0% | 95.7% | +1.3pp | +1.4% |
| Price Reduction Rate | 32.2% | 40.6% | −8.4pp | Fewer reductions |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 34 closed sales this period, median $2,175,000. Figures above are detached single-family residences.
Market Trends
Price, price/sf, days-on-market, and sale-to-list trend lines use a 3-month rolling window ending on each labeled month, smoothing low-volume months for cleaner directional signals. Monthly sales and new listings are raw monthly counts. The annual chart shows total closed sales per calendar year (2026 is year-to-date through July; CRMLS history in this dataset begins in 2024).
Median Sale Price
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Avg Days on Market
Monthly Closed Sales
New Listings Per Month
Sale-to-List Price Ratio
Closed Sales by Year
Price Range Distribution
Trailing 12 months through July 2026 · 264 closed detached sales
$1.18M – $4.94M205 sales78%
$4.94M – $8.71M35 sales13%
$8.71M – $12.47M12 sales5%
$12.47M – $16.24M8 sales3%
$16.24M – $20M4 sales2%
Property Segments
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (257)
$3,275,000
vs
Non-View (7)
$3,185,000
View homes command a $90,000 premium (+2.8%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Village (VIL) | 28 | $2,935,000 |
| North Laguna (NL) | 24 | $3,866,344 |
| Temple Hills (TH) | 22 | $3,350,000 |
| Top Of The World (TOW) | 21 | $2,455,000 |
| Woods Cove (WC) | 19 | $3,450,000 |
| Arch Beach Heights (ABH) | 19 | $2,290,000 |
| South Laguna Village (SLV) | 18 | $2,312,500 |
| Emerald Bay (EB) | 12 | $9,512,500 |
| Other | 12 | $3,081,250 |
| Mystic Hills (MH) | 10 | $3,900,000 |
| Three Arch Bay (TAB) | 9 | $7,025,000 |
| Portafina (PF) | 9 | $4,300,000 |
| Rancho Laguna (RL) | 9 | $2,499,000 |
| South Laguna Bluffs (SLB) | 7 | $7,750,000 |
| Lower Bluebird (LB) | 6 | $2,762,500 |
| Alta Vista (AV) | 6 | $2,720,000 |
| Victoria Beach (VB) | 4 | $4,560,000 |
| Summit Ridge (SR) | 4 | $3,925,000 |
| Upper Victoria Beach (UVB) | 4 | $2,637,500 |
| Ocean Vista Custom (OV) | 3 | $2,600,000 |
| Canyon (CYN) | 3 | $1,350,000 |
| Emerald Terrace (ET) | 2 | $5,625,000 |
| Upper Diamond (UD) | 2 | $5,300,000 |
| Crown Point (CP) | 2 | $3,830,000 |
| Coast Royal (CR) | 2 | $3,545,000 |
| California Cove (CAC) | 2 | $1,383,500 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
Top Producing Agents
Complete calendar years 2024–2025 · Source: CRMLS · BR = Bullock Russell agent · BR agents receive priority on ties. (This CRMLS dataset begins in 2024; deeper history will be added as earlier data is compiled.)
Top Listing Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Meital Taub | Livel Real Estate | 20 |
| John Stanaland | DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | 9 |
| Shauna Covington | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties | 8 |
| 2024 | ||
| Meital Taub | Livel Real Estate | 9 |
| Michael Johnson | Compass | 7 |
| Todd Davis | Compass | 7 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| John Stanaland | DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | 5 |
| Jennifer Halbert | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties | 5 |
| Spencer Wall | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty | 5 |
| 2024 | ||
| John Stanaland | DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | 6 |
| Michael Johnson | Compass | 5 |
| Meital Taub | Livel Real Estate | 3 |
Data sourced from CRMLS. Rankings reflect MLS-recorded transaction sides only. Agents attributed to current brokerage per most recent transaction in dataset. Placeholder/unidentified MLS IDs excluded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Laguna Beach was $3,350,000 for January–July 2026, based on 152 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–July 2026, homes in Laguna Beach averaged 66 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 97.0%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Laguna Beach and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Laguna Beach is in Laguna Beach, California, ZIP code 92651, in South Orange County. It is served by Laguna Beach Unified.
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