Designed by an award-winning commercial architect as his personal residence, this custom Laguna Beach home offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan in a highly desirable location. Situated in the Upper Diamond area of Woods Cove, the property is conveniently located near beaches, shopping, dining, and the Laguna Beach Trolley, while also providing a sense of privacy and serenity.
Set against a lush canyon backdrop, the home captures views of Catalina Island and coastal sunsets. The light-filled open floor plan includes three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a spacious great room encompassing the living, kitchen, and dining areas, as well as a separate family room suitable for a variety of uses. Architectural details showcase a refined industrial design with commercial-grade finishes balanced by warm, inviting interior spaces.
Multiple outdoor decks extend the living areas and offer opportunities for indoor-outdoor living. Surrounded by estate-style properties, this residence presents a unique opportunity to own a custom architectural home in one of Laguna Beach’s established neighborhoods.
Sold for $2,700,000
Listing Provided by: Surterre Properties
Bought with: Harcourts Prime Properties
$2,700,000
686 Diamond St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3beds
2,192sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
5,760 Square Feet Lot
$2,696,600 Zestimate®
$1,232/sqft
$7,978 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,696,600
$2.48M - $2.91M
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Two and one-half bathroomsSurrounded by estate-style propertiesWarm inviting interior spacesThoughtfully designed floor planLight-filled open floor planThree bedroomsOpportunities for indoor-outdoor living
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Listing Provided by:
Victoria Strombom DRE #00886773 949-533-1116,
Surterre Properties
Bought with:
Vasi Vangelos, DRE #02133380
Harcourts Prime Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: LG26006426
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Stacked
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,192 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: stairs
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Catalina, City Lights, Canyon, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,760 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 64430235
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights
Location
- Region: Laguna Beach
- Subdivision: Upper Diamond (Ud)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $2,700,000-10%$1,232/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #LG26006426 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $2,999,000$1,368/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Contingent | $2,999,000$1,368/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000-3.3%$1,368/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Listing removed | $3,100,000-4.5%$1,414/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #LG25144650 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,245,000+50.9%$1,480/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #LG25144650 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #LG24023583 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,500+26.7%$4/sqft |
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| 3/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $7,500$3/sqft |
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| 5/1/2017 | Listing removed | $2,150,000$981/sqft |
Source: Newport Beach #OC16151211 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2016 | Price change | $2,150,000-8.5%$981/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Newport Beach #OC16151211 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000+1170.3%$1,072/sqft |
Source: California Regional MLS #OC16151211 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/1998 | Sold | $185,000+2212.5%$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/1998 | Sold | $8,000-60%$4/sqft |
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| 10/21/1996 | Sold | $20,000$9/sqft |
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| 2/15/1995 | Sold | $20,000$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,078 +2.4% | $889,166 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,842 -0.7% | $871,732 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,914 +2.6% | $854,640 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,667 +2.6% | $837,883 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,423 +1.8% | $821,454 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,260 | $813,031 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,260 +2% | $797,090 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,077 +4.4% | $781,461 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,692 | $766,139 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,692 +2.1% | $751,117 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,510 +5.3% | $739,835 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,085 | $725,343 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $722,065 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $707,907 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $694,027 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $688,841 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $690,479 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $676,941 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $663,668 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $650,655 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $637,898 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $625,391 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $613,929 +2.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $601,440 +89.4% |
| 2001 | $3,670 +65.7% | $317,474 +68.2% |
| 2000 | $2,215 | $188,700 |
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Neighborhood: 92651
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- 9/10Top Of The World Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Thurston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Laguna Beach High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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