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245 Crescent Bay Drive sold on May 14, 2026 for $16,250,000, 12.2% below the $18,500,000 asking price after 231 days on the market; it was first listed at $19,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
245 Crescent Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 6,908 sq ft
- 0.30-acre lot
- Built 1981
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$16,250,000
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
The home
About 245 Crescent Bay Drive
Magnificently situated on the prized north-western point of Crescent Bay, Chateau du Soleil overlooks the glistening Pacific Ocean, the picturesque curve of Crescent Bay, and a view immortalized countless times in paintings and photographs. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a legacy estate property with only four previous owners stretching back to the nineteenth century.
Anchoring the estate is an expansive oceanfront lawn and gardens – a unique feature rarely found in oceanfront estates along this coast. This generous space provides a special sense of serenity and offers a level of privacy uncommon in oceanfront living. Whether used for entertaining, relaxing or simply taking in the ever-changing light over the water or whale-watching, the space feels like your own private overlook park.
The views from inside the home are epic - framed by towering two-story 'windows on the Pacific'. With substantial interior square footage and a forward location on the point, the home would be difficult (if not impossible) to replicate under today’s coastal development restrictions. Currently configured as a four-bedroom home with an abundance of additional flexible-use rooms, the floor plan and size easily lend themselves to a variety of configurations depending on the new owner’s needs. Also unusual in oceanfront properties, this home has three oversized garage bays and driveway parking.
For those unfamiliar with Laguna Beach’s Crescent Bay, this stretch of sand is stunningly beautiful and never without something interesting to watch. Waves crash on the tide pools in endlessly interesting patterns, pelicans fly by at eye level as they head back to their nests, colorful umbrellas dot the sand, and the local marine mammal rescue uses this beach to release the seals and sea lions they’ve nursed back to health. It is considered one of the most picturesque spots on the California coast and inspired the artist pilgrimage to the area that established Laguna Beach before the 20th century. Crescent Bay Drive and even this property counts among its owners and residents many of the notable families whose names are still known to this day – Heisler, McKnight, and Florence ‘Pancho’ Barnes.
Chateau du Soleil, 245 Crescent Bay Drive, is a singular offering. Spectacular locale, stunning setting, and the required existing building envelope to satisfy dreams. Rare are estate opportunities like this.
Property details for 245 Crescent Bay Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 6,908 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1981. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-131-19. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 0.3-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.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $16,250,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 6,908 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 0.295 Acres
- Year Built
- 1981
- MLS® Number
- NP25183916
- 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
- NP25183916
- Year Built
- 1981
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,908
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,850
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.295
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 5
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Bluff, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05313119
- On Market Date
- 2025-08-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Terrace, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- North Laguna (NL)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 245 Crescent Bay Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Sold | $16,250,000 | |
| May 5, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Price reduced | $18,500,000 | From $19,995,000 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Listed for sale | $19,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 245 Crescent Bay 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
Moderate 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 42 of 48 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 48 of 48. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 40 of 48.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626563023, 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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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 20, 2025 to Oct 20, 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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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Annie Clougherty of Compass
Listing information updated May 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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