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28831 Drakes Bay sold on May 2, 2025 for $3,088,000, 10.3% above the $2,799,999 asking price after 3 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 2, 2025

28831 Drakes Bay, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 3,839 sq ft
  • 6,074 sq ft lot
  • Built 2005

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$3,088,000

MLS# OC25069212

The home

About 28831 Drakes Bay

Welcome to 28831 Drakes Bay in the prestigious guard-gated community of Hillcrest Estates in Laguna Niguel, one of Southern California's most desirable coastal cities to live in. Discover resort style living in this elegant estate offering timeless luxury with stunning panoramic canyon views of Aliso & Wood Canyon Wilderness Park, Aliso Summit trails, Lilly Shapalle Park and Soka University. As you step through the custom stained beveled glass double entry doors, you are greeted by custom tile & wooden flooring, wrought iron staircase, fireplace, soaring cathedral ceilings adorned with intricate crown moldings and expansive picture windows. The chef’s kitchen is a masterpiece, equipped with a sprawling island with dual sinks, GE Monogram stainless steel professional-grade appliances, beverage cooler, double oven, six-burner gas cooktop, a walk-in pantry, granite countertops and automated blinds. This turnkey exceptional 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom estate with an executive loft embodies elegance and sophistication, offering a rare opportunity of not only a primary suite but two additional junior suites, a walk-in closet and a first level ensuite with its own private entrance, bathroom and picturesque views. The primary suite offers double door entry, a private fireplace, French doors leading to a scenic balcony, and breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the pool and canyon. The spa-inspired ensuite bath features dual sinks, vanity, jetted soaking tub, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, expansive walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The family room seamlessly flows into the backyard to a salt water, pebble tech pool and spa, low maintenance landscaping with drip irrigation system, creating the perfect ambiance for sophisticated indoor-outdoor resort style living. Additional features include, a dual dining area, three-car garage, dual-zone Nest smart thermostats, fresh interior and exterior paint, new designer carpet and much more. Don't miss the rare opportunity to make this stunning Hillcrest Estate canyon view home yours!

Property details for 28831 Drakes Bay

This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest Estates neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 3,839 square feet of living space on a 6,074-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 639-038-09. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and air conditioning.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25069212
Year Built
2005
Living Area (sq ft)
3,839
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,074
Lot Size (acres)
0.1394
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
5
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Valley
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$330
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Hillcrest Estate
Parcel Number
63903809
On Market Date
2025-04-02
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Balcony, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Zoned
Cooling
Dual, Zoned
Fireplace
Den, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Washer 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, Screens
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional, Patio Home
Roof
Tile
Construction
Block, Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Pasture, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
Patio and Porch
Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
Fencing
Wood, Wrought Iron
Pool Features
Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Private Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Hillcrest Estates (HILE)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
Association Amenities
Call For Rules, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Other, Guard, Security, Trails
Security
Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security Gate, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard, Security Lights

The record

Property History for 28831 Drakes Bay

DateEventPriceNote
May 2, 2025 Sold $3,088,000
Apr 7, 2025 Status changed to Pending From Active
Apr 2, 2025 Listed for sale $2,799,999

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 28831 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 106 of 106 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 84 of 106. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 106 of 106.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423262001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.5 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.

Laguna Niguel home sales, past 12 months

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

Schools for 28831 Drakes Bay

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

Elementary
Moulton
Middle
Aliso Viejo
High
Aliso Niguel
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Edith Rodriguez of First Team Real Estate

Listing information updated May 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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