Sold
28852 Drakes Bay sold on May 2, 2022 for $2,133,800, 7% below the $2,295,000 asking price after 13 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,495,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
28852 Drakes Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,173 sq ft
- 6,514 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$2,133,800
The home
About 28852 Drakes Bay
Stunning former model home with elegant upgrades offers panoramic views in the prestigious guard gated community of Hillcrest Estates. This light, bright open floor plan has been immaculately maintained and features gleaming wide plank hardwood floors, fully permitted loft, private office and main floor guest suite with full bathroom. The gourmet kitchen offers newer appliances including Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf stove top, double Dutch GE oven, Bosch dishwasher and stainless hood. The kitchen is further enhanced by custom tile counter tops/back splash, center island w/prep sink, pantry and breakfast nook. The kitchen flows into the adjacent family room with double-sided brick fireplace, custom built-ins, window coverings, crown molding, ceiling fan and French door to the inspiring views and outdoor entertaining areas. Enter the home through double doors and into a foyer with towering ceilings, dramatic staircase and abundant natural light. Formal living and dining rooms are off the entry and feature custom wainscoting, cove lighting, crown molding, custom built-ins and fireplace with granite surround. Ascend the staircase with elegant wood banister to the upper level and be greeted by open hallways, a massive loft, private office, 3 additional bedrooms and 3 bathrooms upstairs. One of the secondary bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom and the other 2 secondary bedrooms share a full bathroom. The spacious master suite offers a marble fireplace, elegant dark wood built-ins and private deck that overlooks the elegantly landscaped back yard with mesmerizing views of the city lights, hills and Saddleback Mountain. The luxurious master bath features a jetted tub, dual sinks, vanity, walk-in closet and designer tile counter tops. Excellent curb appeal is further enhanced by tumbled paver stone used in the curved driveway and patios in the private rear yard, creating an ideal venue for entertaining and alfresco dining. Other amenities include whole house speakers in most rooms with volume controls, crown molding, ceiling fans, plantation shutters, cove ceilings and 3 car garage with epoxy floors and overhead storage racks. Turn-key ready for the next lucky owners!
Property details for 28852 Drakes Bay
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest Estates neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,173 square feet of living space on a 6,514-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 639-038-13. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22050169
- Year Built
- 1998
- Builder
- Shappell Homes
- Builder Model
- Pebble Beach
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,173
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,514
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1495
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $300
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Hillcrest Estates
- Parcel Number
- 63903813
- On Market Date
- 2022-03-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Multi Sided, Raised Hearth, See Through
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod, Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Open, Patio, Stone, Terrace
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Storage
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest Estates (HILE)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Guard
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 28852 Drakes Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2022 | Sold | $2,133,800 | |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Price reduced | $2,295,000 | From $2,495,000 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000 | |
| Aug 14, 2015 | Sold | $1,225,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 28852 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 48 of 48 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 48 of 48. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 48 of 48.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423262003, 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). 84 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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- Homes sold
- 424
- Median price
- $1,767,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $821
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Schools
Schools for 28852 Drakes Bay
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Moulton
- Middle
- Aliso
- High
- Aliso Niguel
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Dean Lueck of Compass
Listing information updated May 3, 2022 at 6:23 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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