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848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach
$7,998,000
91 Days On Site

848 Hillcrest Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651

For Sale|Single Family ResidenceActive

4Beds
4Total Baths
3Full Baths
1Partial Baths
3,312SqFt
$2,415$/SqFt
1988Built

SubdivisionNorth Laguna

About 848 Hillcrest Drive

STUNNING 180-DEGREE OCEAN VIEWS, PRIME LOCATION, PRISTINE CONDITION & MORE! Meticulously designed with exceptional attention to detail, this remarkable North Laguna residence was completely rebuilt and reimagined in 2021. The home offers 4 bedrooms, a dedicated office, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and an expansive 5-car driveway. Upon entry, abundant natural light, elegant, honed limestone flooring, and breathtaking ocean vistas set the tone. The chef’s kitchen features premium Wolf appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, sunken 5-burner range, warming oven, wine refrigerator, honed marble countertops, quartz backsplash, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a stunning great room with soaring ceilings, expansive coastline and Catalina views, a dramatic slab basalt fireplace, and automatic shades. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home includes over 1,000 sq ft of outdoor entertainment space. Expansive La Cantina doors frame the Pacific Ocean, while the adjacent 388 sq ft covered outdoor pavilion creates a natural extension of the home, complete with a fireplace, recessed TV, dining area, BBQ, and hot tub flowing directly to the backyard lawn. The primary suite offers dedicated climate control, a walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, a soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. The lower level includes three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a private ocean-view suite with its own en-suite bath. Two secondary bedrooms enjoy ocean views, while the hall bath showcases beautiful travertine slab finishes. Rich Australian eucalyptus flooring and a separate laundry room with sink complete the lower level. A rare coastal luxury, the property also includes approximately 490 sq ft of dedicated storage for recreational gear and seasonal items. Offering extraordinary privacy and craftsmanship, this exceptional residence captures panoramic ocean, coastline, Catalina, and sunset views from nearly every vantage point. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Perched above the coastline and only one block from iconic beaches including Crescent Bay and Shaw’s Cove, this home delivers an unparalleled lifestyle with walkable access to renowned restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and convenient proximity to Laguna Beach’s premier hiking and mountain biking trails. Welcome Home!

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848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach

Price
$7,998,000
Days On Site
91 Days
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,312 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
6,669 SqFt
Year Built
1988
MLS® Number
OC26129637
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Plans

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26129637
Year Built
1988
Living Area (sq ft)
3,312
Living Area Source
Plans
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,668
Lot Size (acres)
0.1531
Levels
Three Or More
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
7
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
05314216
On Market Date
2026-06-14
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring
Stone, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room, Great Room, Outside
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
2
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Double Pane Windows
Doors
Panel Doors
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Rooms
Bathroom, Kitchen, Other, Primary Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Pantry, Laundry, Office, Great Room

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Modern
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Patio and Porch
Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Fencing
Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
Above Ground
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Faces
West
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
North Laguna (NL)
Community Features
Curbs
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Schools

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

Location

Property Details for 848 Hillcrest Drive

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the North Laguna neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It offers 3,312 square feet of living space and is listed at $7,998,000, about $2,415 per square foot. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-142-16. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,669-square-foot lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

848 Hillcrest Drive last sold in November 2013 for $2,100,000.

  • Listed for sale June 14, 2026 at $8,250,000
  • Price reduced to $7,998,000
  • Sold November 2013 for $2,100,000 (WINDERMERE INLAND PROP INC)

About North Laguna

North Laguna anchors the northern end of Laguna Beach, where Heisler Park follows the bluffs along Cliff Drive above Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, and Diver's Cove. Its Tree Streets, an alphabetical botanical grid beginning at Aster Street, are lined with early-1900s cottages within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.

Estimated monthly payment

6.71% · 30-yr fixed
$
$59,160/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $799,800 down
Principal & interest$46,496
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$2,999
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$7,332
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,333
HOANot reported, not included
$50,995/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $1,599,600 down
Principal & interest$41,330
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$7,332
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,333
HOANot reported, not included
$45,829/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $2,399,400 down
Principal & interest$36,164
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$7,332
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,333
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$9,665/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$7,332
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,333
HOANot reported, not included

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.71% (week of Sep 3, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Laguna Beach rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.

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