Sold
770 HILLCREST Drive sold on October 16, 2012 for $6,450,000, 26.3% below the $8,750,000 asking price after 769 days on the market; it was first listed at $15,000,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
770 HILLCREST Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 17 beds
- 18 baths
- 18,300 sq ft
- 3.50-acre lot
- Built 1931
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$6,450,000
Subdivision North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,000,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS L33520 (Sold).
The home
About 770 HILLCREST Drive
Truly rare opportunity to acquire a piece of history and make it part of your life, your family, your company, your legacy. An opportunity that is indeed priceless. This landmark Estate known as Pyne Castle began construction by E. Walter Pyne in 1927 and is poised on several acres of prime ocean view property. The grand entrance to this magnificent estate presents a long driveway winding up to the main house motor court with sweeping ocean vistas. Surrounding the Castle, the grounds are just as stunning as the house itself, with elegant residences or guest cottages in park-like setting of rose gardens, magnificent old trees, manicured sweeping lawns and fountains. This is truly a masterpiece that is reminiscent of a bygone era. Originally a 62 room mansion the converted residence is being used as apartments. 12 permitted units and 4 non-conforming units. Acreage includes 1.2 ac that a lot line adjustment is applied for. Once considered as The Western White House for Presiden Nixon.
Property details for 770 HILLCREST Drive
This 17-bedroom, 18-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 18,300 square feet of living space on a 3.5-acre lot. The home was built in 1931. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 496-071-01. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a pool, a fireplace, an attached nine-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L33511
- Year Built
- 1931
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 18,300
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 152,460
- Lot Size (acres)
- 3.5
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 17
- Full Baths
- 18
- Garage Spaces
- 9
- Parking Spaces
- 39
- View
- Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 49607101
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- See Remarks
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Wood Burning
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Asbestos Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Enclosed
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Guest, Off Site
- Pool Features
- In Ground
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
The record
Property History for 770 HILLCREST Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2012 | Sold | $6,450,000 | |
| Aug 16, 2012 | Sold | $6,450,000 | Prudential Treasure Island |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 770 HILLCREST Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 141 of 170 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 168 of 170. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 3 of 170.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626561005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About North Laguna
North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,000,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,109
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 477 Hill | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 940 | $2,340 | 64 |
| 429 Aster | Oct 13, 2026 | $4,000,000 | 2,123 | $1,884 | 46 |
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
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Schools
School District for 770 HILLCREST Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Shauna Covington of Prudential Treasure Island
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:04 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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