This newly renovated home with breathtaking 180-degree ocean views provides the ultimate Laguna Beach lifestyle at the prestigious Top of the World community. The exceptionally bright custom home features an expansive floor plan of approximately 4,000 square feet. Located on a quiet street, it offers generous space with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The elegant design includes a welcoming double-door foyer that leads to guest bedrooms and the luxurious primary suite. Upstairs, panoramic ocean, coastline, and city-light views flood through numerous windows, illuminating the living room, dining room, and an open-concept island kitchen with a breakfast bar and top-of-the-line appliances. The main level also features a bedroom that opens to a large ocean-view deck. A brand-new elevator connects all levels of the home, while a three-car garage, additional driveway parking, and a vast view terrace enhance its appeal. Top of the World offers enchanting trails, a scenic city park, and an award-winning elementary school. The neighborhood is just minutes from the famous beaches and coves of Laguna Beach, as well as downtown's galleries, boutiques, spas, and restaurants.
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For sale
Listed by: Balboa Real Estate, Inc • Sam Malek • Contact: 949-357-0553
$4,499,000
2850 Zell Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
5beds
3,986sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$29,457/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
6,314 Square Feet Lot
$4,293,500 Zestimate®
$1,129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 49 days |
- 1,150 |
- 58 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sam Malek DRE #02110102 949-357-0553,
Balboa Real Estate, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26136413
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Hollywood Bath, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower
Bathroom
- Features: Jack and Jill Bath
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Balcony, Elevator, Open Floorplan, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack and Jill Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,986 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Carport
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Zell Dr.
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Coastline,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 6,314 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 64113311
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Top Of The World (Tow)
Location
- Region: Laguna Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,677,100
- Annual tax amount: $38,398
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 49 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,1031 Exchange
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$4,293,500
Estimated sales range
$4.08M - $4.51M
Rent Zestimate®
$7,938/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $12,900-7.8%$3/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $13,995+8.5%$4/sqft |
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| 8/25/2024 | Listing removed | $12,900$3/sqft |
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| 7/26/2024 | Price change | $12,900-7.2%$3/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $13,900+41.8%$3/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Sold | $3,605,000-5%$904/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Pending sale | $3,795,000$952/sqft |
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| 2/25/2024 | Contingent | $3,795,000$952/sqft |
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| 1/13/2024 | Price change | $3,795,000-3.9%$952/sqft |
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| 10/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+48.9%$991/sqft |
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| 1/5/2022 | Sold | $2,653,000-5.2%$666/sqft |
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| 11/24/2021 | Pending sale | $2,799,000$702/sqft |
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| 11/19/2021 | Contingent | $2,799,000$702/sqft |
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| 10/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,799,000+1429.5%$702/sqft |
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| 10/5/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/25/2021 | Price change | $9,800-2%$2/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Price change | $10,000-4.8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/31/2021 | Price change | $10,500-4.1%$3/sqft |
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| 8/16/2021 | Price change | $10,950-8.8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/4/2021 | Listed for rent | $12,000$3/sqft |
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| 3/23/1998 | Sold | $183,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,398 +31.8% | $3,677,100 +33.2% |
| 2024 | $29,133 +2.3% | $2,760,181 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,491 -14.4% | $2,706,060 +93.4% |
| 2022 | $33,286 +122.9% | $1,399,335 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,932 +1.5% | $1,371,898 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,712 | $1,357,831 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,712 +1.9% | $1,331,207 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,433 +4.3% | $1,305,105 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,839 | $1,279,515 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,839 +2.1% | $1,254,427 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,559 +3.8% | $1,235,585 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,068 | $1,211,382 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,205,908 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,182,263 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,159,082 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,150,420 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,153,154 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,130,544 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,108,377 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,086,645 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,065,339 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,044,450 +21.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $860,594 +69.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $507,885 +161.9% |
| 2001 | $2,339 +4.9% | $193,919 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,229 | $190,117 |
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Neighborhood: 92651
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Top Of The World Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Thurston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Laguna Beach High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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