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494 Hilledge Drive sold on January 5, 2023 for $5,000,000, 16.6% below the $5,995,000 asking price after 118 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
494 Hilledge Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,334 sq ft
- 6,180 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$5,000,000
Subdivision Mystic Hills
Mystic Hills rises in the terraced hills above the Laguna Beach village, set between Laguna Canyon and Park Avenue Canyon and served by the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
13 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,675,000
The home
About 494 Hilledge Drive
Stunning... serene... simply spectacular! Brought to life by acclaimed architectural designer John O’Neill in 2005, with no expense spared, this authentic Tuscan revival home is an engineering and architectural marvel. It offers the rare combination of impeccable design and one of the finest front-row ocean views available in Laguna Beach. Every room has expansive stand-up and sit-down Main Beach whitewater views. Three large tiled terraces allow unobstructed 270-degree panoramic coastline viewing. Its ideal location in lower Mystic Hills provides access within minutes to town and the tranquil sound of breaking waves and the village church bells. At night, settle in and relax to the magical twinkling city lights. Inside the home, the beauty is in the timeless details and meticulously selected materials. The property features: solid walnut flooring and alder doors throughout, antique light fixtures sourced from Europe and wired to modern standards, high ceilings with hand-hewn solid wood beams, Newport Brass fixtures, Italian double-pane Albertini French doors, 3 fireplaces framed by hand-carved Texas limestone, and so much more! The chef's kitchen features: furniture quality walnut custom cabinetry, honed marble counters and farmhouse sink, SubZero concealed refrigeration with 4 refrigerator drawers and 2 freezer drawers, SubZero 75 bottle wine cooler, Bosch concealed dishwasher, and Viking six burner range and hood surrounded by a hand-carved limestone hearth. With its zoned HVAC, central vacuum, new Rinnai high-capacity tankless water heater, built-in sound and security, and water efficient irrigation, this home is not only beautiful but also state of the art. Drought tolerant authentic Mediterranean landscaping complements the elegant stone and stucco exterior of this ultra luxe estate. Walking distance to sunny CA beaches, world class dining, and shopping in downtown Laguna Beach. For those seeking uncompromising style and design, this is THE hillside villa you've been waiting to call home! Additional upgrades/features list in supplements.
Property details for 494 Hilledge Drive
This 3-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Mystic Hills neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 3,334 square feet of living space on a 6,180-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 641-281-01. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22174363
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,334
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,180
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1419
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Trees Woods
- Parcel Number
- 64128101
- On Market Date
- 2022-08-08
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Wired For Sound, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Terrace
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mystic Hills (MH)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security
- Prewired
The record
Property History for 494 Hilledge Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2023 | Sold | $5,000,000 | |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 494 Hilledge 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 06059C0417K 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 110 of 199 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 19 of 199. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 181 of 199.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626323000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 25 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 Mystic Hills
Mystic Hills rises in the terraced hills above the Laguna Beach village, set between Laguna Canyon and Park Avenue Canyon and served by the Laguna Beach Unified School District. Custom hillside homes in a range of architectural styles climb the slopes with ocean and Catalina Island views, near the Park Avenue Nature Trail.
Mystic Hills home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 13
- Median price
- $3,675,000
- Median days on market
- 63
- Median per sq ft
- $1,559
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Mystic Hills sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1425 Skyline Drive | Oct 14, 2026 | $3,675,000 | 2,780 | $1,322 | 33 |
| 1401 Bounty Way | Oct 1, 2026 | $5,075,000 | 3,332 | $1,523 | 158 |
| 1220 Anacapa Way | Aug 24, 2026 | $3,300,000 | 1,698 | $1,943 | 0 |
| 1289 Skyline Drive | Aug 13, 2026 | $3,275,000 | 2,020 | $1,621 | 137 |
| 535 Mystic | Jun 29, 2026 | $2,300,000 | 2,144 | $1,073 | 0 |
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Schools
Schools for 494 Hilledge 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 Carter Kaufman of Compass
Listing information updated Jan 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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