$7,998,000
4Beds4Baths3,312SqFt
848 Hillcrest DriveLaguna Beach, CA 92651North Laguna
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.
$6,450,000
770 HILLCREST Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna
17Beds
18Total Baths
18Full Baths
18,300SqFt
$352$/SqFt
1931Built
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.
770 HILLCREST Drive, Laguna Beach
- Price
- $6,450,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 17
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 18,300 sqft
- Total Baths
- 18
- Full Baths
- 18
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 3.5 Acres
- Year Built
- 1931
- MLS® Number
- L33511
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
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)
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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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 offers 18,300 square feet of living space. 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, a 3.5-acre lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
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.
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