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28952 Drakes Bay sold on April 8, 2025 for $2,700,000, 5.3% below the $2,850,000 asking price after 46 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,000,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Apr 8, 2025

28952 Drakes Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 3,940 sq ft
  • 6,697 sq ft lot
  • Built 2003

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$2,700,000

MLS# OC25027540

The home

About 28952 Drakes Bay

A MUST SEE HOME WITH BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC FOREVER VIEWS OF SADDLEBACK VALLEY,ALMOST 4000 SQUARE FOOT OF LIVING SPACE WITH 5 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS AND 4.50 BATHS PLUS A 3 CAR GARAGE AND AN OVERSIZED DRIVEWAY FOR EASY PARKING.

THIS HOME WAS DESIGNED FOR LIVING THE DREAM OF BEING IN COASTAL SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WHILE ENTERTAINING FAMILY & FRIENDS.

THIS STUNNING HOME IS WITHIN A GATED COMMUNITY WITH GATE ATTENDANT CLOSE TO SHOPPING,SCHOOLS,OPEN SPACE,HEALTH & FITNESS CLUBS, TRAILS TO THE BEACH FOR EASY LIVING WHILE BEING ABOUT 10 MINUTES BY CAR TO BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH LAGUNA BEACH & DANA POINT IN EITHER DIRECTION.

Property details for 28952 Drakes Bay

This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest Estates neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 3,940 square feet of living space on a 6,697-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2003. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 639-037-21. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, central air, and modern architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25027540
Year Built
2003
Builder
Shapell- S & S Home Builders
Builder Model
Plan 5
Living Area (sq ft)
3,940
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,697
Lot Size (acres)
0.1537
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
7
View
City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Valley
HOA Dues
$330
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Hillcrest Estates
Parcel Number
63903721
On Market Date
2025-02-07
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites
Appliances
Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
Flooring
Stone
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Dual
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Primary Bedroom, See Through
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Doors
Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Modern
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Construction
Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Paved, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
Patio and Porch
Patio, Stone
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side
Fencing
Block, Wrought Iron
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Hillcrest Estates (HILE)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
Association Amenities
Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Guard, Security, Trails
Security
Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 28952 Drakes Bay

DateEventPriceNote
Apr 8, 2025 Sold $2,700,000
Apr 7, 2025 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Mar 26, 2025 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Mar 20, 2025 Price reduced $2,850,000 From $3,000,000
Feb 7, 2025 Listed for sale $3,000,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 28952 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 0.7 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 60 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

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

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Schools

School District for 28952 Drakes Bay

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.

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Listed by Doug Ward of Regency Real Estate Brokers

Listing information updated Apr 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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