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1693 Hillcrest Drive sold on October 14, 2021 for $3,110,000, 4.3% below the $3,250,000 asking price after 18 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
1693 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,911 sq ft
- 6,050 sq ft lot
- Built 1949
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$3,110,000
The home
About 1693 Hillcrest Drive
Nestled in the most exclusive section of North Laguna Beach known as “Emerald Terrace,” and surrounded by homes that are two to three times the price, one finds this stunning single-story coastal cottage residence with spectacular views of Emerald Bay and the Pacific Ocean! Situated at the end of the street, and directly adjacent to the Emerald Bay Community, this charming home truly feels like a hidden escape. The amazing views can be seen from nearly every room in the house. Only 4 minutes to Downtown Laguna Beach.
Property details for 1693 Hillcrest Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Emerald Terrace neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 1,911 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1949. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-103-02. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, and a 6,050-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
- $3,110,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,911 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 6,050 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1949
- MLS® Number
- OC21175835
- 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
- OC21175835
- Year Built
- 1949
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,911
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1389
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Bay, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 05310302
- On Market Date
- 2021-08-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Ice Maker
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Emerald Terrace (ET)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 1693 Hillcrest Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | Sold | $3,110,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Aug 14, 2021 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000 | |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Sold | $1,801,000 | Reinoso Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 1693 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 15 of 19 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 19 of 19.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562047, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 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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- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $1,611
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Schools
Schools for 1693 Hillcrest Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Listed by Rachel Swardstrom of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 3:46 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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