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868 Hillcrest Drive sold on September 15, 2023 for $7,300,000, 2.6% below the $7,495,000 asking price after 33 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
868 Hillcrest Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651
SubdivisionNorth Laguna

About 868 Hillcrest Drive
Awaken each morning to sweeping azure ocean views in this completely reimagined designer home located in one of SoCal’s most desirable beachside communities, Laguna Beach. Step inside to find a masterfully curated open floor plan built for indoor/outdoor living and brimming with desirable features including custom fixtures and chandeliers, high vaulted ceilings, wood paneled walls, handsome wainscoting, wide plank oak flooring, and ample picture windows and folding opening up to stunning views of the Pacific. The open chef’s kitchen is made for the culinary connoisseur and features seated island with marble waterfall countertop, Shaw’s double farmhouse sink, Thermador double oven with 6- range cooktop and griddle, Sub-Zero fridge, Bosch dishwasher, and pristine white Shaker cabinetry with top-tier hardware. Host soirees, holidays, and celebrations in the spacious dining room with folding doors opening to the wraparound balcony, or unwind in the family room with modern fireplace; wet bar with wine fridge + refrigerator, icemaker, custom built-in cabinetry, and granite countertops; as well as folding doors opening to the garden and Jacuzzi area with outdoor fireplace. The 2nd level, resort-inspired primary suite turns every day into a beachside vacation and features high vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet with built-in drawers, bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower with custom tile work, dual vanities with marble countertops, cozy fireplace, and folding doors leading to the ocean-view patio. Enjoy evening refreshments and endless ocean view sunsets outside on the rooftop deck with seating area, or dine al fresco on the 1 st level outdoor lounge area with Lynx BBQ and tranquil water feature. The sprawling, light-filled 1 st level also includes three spacious en-suite bedrooms ideal for family and guests with custom tile baths and luxurious walk-in showers. A separate laundry room with sink and adjacent walk-in pantry are perfect for extra storage and kitchen convenience. Additional amenities include copper plumbing, Google Nest system, surround sound, and a 1087 sq ft attached garage for auto and/or boating enthusiast. Located minutes from fine dining, retail, art studios, and all the legendary surf and beaches of Laguna, Newport, and Dana Point, this spectacular home offers the perfect combination of scenic seaside living and unparalleled luxury.
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23125392
- Year Built
- 2020
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,373
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05314212
- On Market Date
- 2023-07-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage, Smart Home, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio, Rooftop
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Storage
- Fencing
- New Condition
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
Schools
- School District
- Laguna Beach Unified
Property Details for 868 Hillcrest Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,373 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2020. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-142-12. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, a 5,998-square-foot 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.
Property History
868 Hillcrest Drive was listed for sale on July 14, 2023 at $7,495,000.
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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Listed by John Stanaland of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
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