2870 Zell Dr, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
About This Home
Welcome to 2870 Zell Drive, a beautifully appointed coastal retreat in Laguna Beach’s highly sought-after Top of the World neighborhood. Positioned to capture ocean, Catalina, and sunset views, this residence offers the perfect blend of relaxed comfort and timeless design. The main level showcases an open-concept layout anchored by chevron-patterned hardwood floors, a statement fireplace, and a striking floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed wine display. The chef’s kitchen is thoughtfully designed with Thermador stainless steel appliances, a built-in refrigerator, walk-in pantry, and center island—seamlessly opening to the dining and living areas, as well as a spacious front patio ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite features ocean and sunset views, a private balcony, and a spa-inspired bath complete with a freestanding soaking tub and designer finishes. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level, along with an expansive ocean-view deck offering a built-in wet bar and generous lounge space—perfect for outdoor dining and enjoying coastal sunsets. Located just minutes from Laguna’s award-winning schools, scenic hiking trails, and world-class beaches, this home captures the essence of modern coastal living in one of the area’s most desirable communities.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Barbecue,Dishwasher,Gas Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Balcony,All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Stone,Wood
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,952 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 64113314
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Lot size: 7,979 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $15,159 | $181,908 |
| Home Insurance * | $464 | $5,568 |
| Property Taxes | $2,660 | $31,920 |
| Electricity | $418 | $5,022 |
| Total | $18,701 | $224,412 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Price change | $2,998,000 |
| 2025-10-30 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000 |
| 2018-09-10 | Sold | $1,700,000 |
| 2018-08-06 | Pending sale | $1,699,000 |
| 2018-08-03 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000 |
| 2018-06-28 | Listing removed | $7,000 |
| 2018-06-15 | Listing removed | $1,788,888 |
| 2018-06-15 | Listed for rent | $7,000 |
| 2018-06-01 | Price change | $1,788,888 |
| 2018-05-08 | Price change | $1,798,800 |
| 2018-04-19 | Price change | $1,849,000 |
| 2018-02-05 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000 |
| 2017-12-12 | Listing removed | $1,795,000 |
| 2017-10-23 | Price change | $1,795,000 |
| 2017-10-12 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000 |
| 2017-04-06 | Sold | $1,532,000 |
| 2017-03-10 | Pending sale | $1,599,999 |
| 2016-12-16 | Listed for sale | $1,599,999 |
| 2016-02-29 | Sold | $1,200,000 |
| 2016-02-29 | Pending sale | $1,345,000 |
| 2016-02-25 | Listed for sale | $1,345,000 |
| 2016-02-24 | Pending sale | $1,345,000 |
| 2016-02-22 | Listed for sale | $1,345,000 |
| 2016-02-10 | Pending sale | $1,345,000 |
| 2016-02-06 | Listed for sale | $1,345,000 |
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