848 Hillcrest DriveLaguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family · 4 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 3,312 Sq. ft. | 0.15 Acres
$8,250,000 Active

848 Hillcrest Drive Overview

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STUNNING 180-DEGREE OCEAN VIEWS, PRIME LOCATION, PRISTINE CONDITION & MORE! Meticulously designed with exceptional attention to detail, this remarkable North Laguna residence was completely rebuilt and reimagined in 2021. The home offers 4 bedrooms, a dedicated office, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and an expansive 5-car driveway. Upon entry, abundant natural light, elegant, honed limestone flooring, and breathtaking ocean vistas set the tone. The chef’s kitchen features premium Wolf appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, sunken 5-burner range, warming oven, wine refrigerator, honed marble countertops, quartz backsplash, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a stunning great room with soaring ceilings, expansive coastline and Catalina views, a dramatic slab basalt fireplace, and automatic shades. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home includes over 1,000 sq ft of outdoor entertainment space. Expansive La Cantina doors frame the Pacific Ocean, while the adjacent 388 sq ft covered outdoor pavilion creates a natural extension of the home, complete with a fireplace, recessed TV, dining area, BBQ, and hot tub flowing directly to the backyard lawn. The primary suite offers dedicated climate control, a walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, a soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. The lower level includes three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a private ocean-view suite with its own en-suite bath. Two secondary bedrooms enjoy ocean views, while the hall bath showcases beautiful travertine slab finishes. Rich Australian eucalyptus flooring and a separate laundry room with sink complete the lower level. A rare coastal luxury, the property also includes approximately 490 sq ft of dedicated storage for recreational gear and seasonal items. Offering extraordinary privacy and craftsmanship, this exceptional residence captures panoramic ocean, coastline, Catalina, and sunset views from nearly every vantage point. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Perched above the coastline and only one block from iconic beaches including Crescent Bay and Shaw’s Cove, this home delivers an unparalleled lifestyle with walkable access to renowned restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and convenient proximity to Laguna Beach’s premier hiking and mountain biking trails. Welcome Home!

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848 Hillcrest Drive Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 3,312
  • Price/Sq.ft. $2,491
  • Lot 0.15 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None

School Information

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: El Morro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thurston
  • High School: Laguna Beach

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1988

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Orange
  • MLS Area Major: NL - North Laguna
  • Postal City: LAGUNA BEACH
  • Subdivision Name: North Laguna (NL)

Community/Development

  • Community Features: Curbs

Rent/Lease Information

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lease Considered: No

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Submit
  • Parcel Number: 05314216
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

General Information

  • Accessibility Features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
  • Appliances: Built-In Range,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Heater
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Door Features: Panel Doors
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room,Great Room,Outside
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Stone,Tile,Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Living Room Deck Attached,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Stone Counters,Recessed Lighting,Wired for Sound,Main Level Primary,Primary Suite,Walk-In Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside,Laundry Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 3312.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Blinds,Double Pane Windows

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access,Driveway Level,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side
  • Parking Total: 7.0

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard,Sprinklers In Rear,Sprinklers In Front,Landscaped,Rectangular Lot,Sprinklers Timer,Sprinkler System,Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1531
  • Lot Size Area: 6668.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6668.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront Features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean,Beach Access,Ocean Side Of Freeway

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Front Porch,Open,Patio,Porch,Wrap Around
  • Property Attached: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Structure Type: House

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected

848 Hillcrest Drive Neighborhood

Community

92651 (LAGUNA BEACH) Demographics

52
Median Age
1,067
Population Density (per sq. mile)
75%
College Educated
$129,164
Estimated Median Income
6,736
Estimated Total Home Owners
3,719
Estimated Total Renters
64% / 36%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

848 Hillcrest Drive Monthly Cost

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848 Hillcrest Drive Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$6,781,121
Average List Price
$2,400
Average Price per Square Foot
25
Properties Sold
116
Average Days on Market
413
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

848 Hillcrest Drive History

Date Event Value Agent
6/14/2026Source: CRMLS Added to Database
June 14, 2026
12/22/2022Source: CRMLS Added to Database
December 22, 2022
Listing provided courtesy of First Team Real EstateAmy Balsz- MLS# OC26129637MLS ProviderContact Information: 949-240-7979