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494 Hilledge Drive, Laguna Beach

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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.

$5,000,000

494 Hilledge Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Single Family Residence|Sold

SubdivisionMystic Hills

3Beds
4Total Baths
3Full Baths
1Partial Baths
3,334SqFt
$1,500$/SqFt
2005Built

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.

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

Schools

School District
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School
El Morro
Middle School
Thurston
High School
Laguna Beach

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 offers 3,334 square feet of living space. 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, a 6,181-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

494 Hilledge Drive was listed for sale on August 8, 2022 at $5,995,000.

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.

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