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28881 Drakes Bay sold on November 12, 2021 for $2,150,000, 3% above the $2,088,000 asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
28881 Drakes Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,251 sq ft
- 6,721 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$2,150,000
The home
About 28881 Drakes Bay
Located within the Guard Gated Hillcrest Estates community in Laguna Niguel, this attractive residence will greet you at arrival with swaying palm trees, new artificial drought tolerant turf, and enduring hardscape features including chiseled edge paver stone driveway and patios enhanced with cream color flagstone. The Cal-Mediterranean design is perfectly positioned at the crest of a gentle incline to provide magnificent views and breezes. Gracious double door entry to an enchanting interior enhanced with imported Brazilian Koa hardwood flooring that blends with hand-selected chiseled edge stone floors in the delightful chef quality kitchen with granite surfaces, island, and top name appliance ensemble and wine chiller. Convenient Main level suite can alternatively serve as a work-from-home office. Living room provides a stone fireplace, wood beam and shiplap accented ceiling balanced by Koa wood flooring. Charming formal dining possesses wainscoting and crown molding. Comfortable family room has entertainment area, fireplace, electronic window shades, yard access door, shiplap with wood beam ceiling accent and Koa hardwood floors. The second level features an en-suite bedroom, a versatile Bonus Room, along with flexible Den/Library or study area, and two additional bedrooms that are served by a dual vanity hall bathroom. Master suite has coffered ceiling and crown molding accent, marble enhanced fireplace and view deck. Master bathroom has marble dual vanity and tub surround, pebble finish shower and abundant closet space. You’ll cherish the sweeping views from the private yard with an amazing pool, infinity edge spa, patio and BBQ area with covered conversation/lounging areas. Single car garage plus a dual car garage, each with access to the residence.
Property details for 28881 Drakes Bay
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest Estates neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,251 square feet of living space on a 6,721-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 639-037-01. Highlights include panoramic and canyon views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21190396
- Year Built
- 2005
- Builder Model
- H
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,251
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,721
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1543
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Canyon, Hills, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $300
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Hillcrest
- Parcel Number
- 63903701
- On Market Date
- 2021-09-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Heated, Permits, Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Building Permit, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest Estates (HILE)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Guard
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated With Attendant
The record
Property History for 28881 Drakes Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Sold | $2,150,000 | |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Listed for sale | $2,088,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 28881 Drakes Bay
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 06059C0436J effective December 3, 2009. 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 106 of 106 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 84 of 106. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 106 of 106.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423262001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 64 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 Laguna Niguel
Set in the San Joaquin Hills between Laguna Beach and Dana Point, Laguna Niguel began in 1959 as one of California's first master-planned communities, laid out along Crown Valley Parkway. The city is served by the Capistrano Unified School District and contains Laguna Niguel Regional Park and its lake.
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- Median price
- $1,760,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $820
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Jan 8, 2024 at 11:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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