Sold
1640 Hillcrest Drive sold on August 17, 2023 for $2,607,000, 9.9% below the $2,895,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1640 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,625 sq ft
- 6,174 sq ft lot
- Built 1947
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$2,607,000
The home
About 1640 Hillcrest Drive
This charming and original single level beach cottage, located in the desirable Emerald Terrace neighborhood of North Laguna, offers breathtaking ocean views and endless potential to become your dream home or next investment. Featuring three bedrooms and two full baths with mid-century modern fixtures, this 1947 home boasts original tongue-in-groove beamed cathedral ceilings and a cozy fireplace in the living room. The sunny kitchen and dining area offer stunning views of Emerald Point and Catalina Island. The spacious flat lot includes a 2-car garage, a bricked front porch, a rear deck, and a private patio accessible from the master bedroom. With easy access to picturesque hiking and biking trails, gorgeous beaches, galleries, shops, and restaurants of downtown Laguna, this is the ultimate location to live the quintessential beach lifestyle. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to transform this gem into your dream home!
Property details for 1640 Hillcrest Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Terrace neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,625 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1947. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-101-24. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and a 6,172-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,607,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,625 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,174 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1947
- MLS® Number
- NP23106690
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP23106690
- Year Built
- 1947
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,625
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,174
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1417
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05310124
- On Market Date
- 2023-06-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Terrace (ET)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Suburban, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 1640 Hillcrest Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2023 | Sold | $2,607,000 | |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000 | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Sold | $2,025,000 | Realty One Group West |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1640 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 20 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 24 of 24. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 24.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562048, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 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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About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a coastal Orange County city set along a shoreline of coves and bluffs, with beaches including Main Beach, Heisler Park, and Crystal Cove State Park reached from Pacific Coast Highway. Rooted in an early-1900s artists' colony, it hosts the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
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- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,611
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Schools
School District for 1640 Hillcrest Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listing information updated Apr 27, 2026 at 10:26 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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