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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
SubdivisionMystic Hills

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
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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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