848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,312 sq ft
- 6,669 sq ft lot
- Built 1988
$7,998,000
Subdivision 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.
25 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $4,125,000
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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!
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.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $7,998,000
- Days On Site
- 117 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
The record
Property History for 848 Hillcrest Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Listed for sale | $8,250,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2013 | Sold | $2,100,000 | WINDERMERE INLAND PROP INC |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.28% · 30-yr fixed$
$61,915/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $799,800 down
Principal & interest$49,251
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
$53,444/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $1,599,600 down
Principal & interest$43,779
Property tax (est. 1.1%)$7,332
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$2,333
HOANot reported, not included
$47,971/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $2,399,400 down
Principal & interest$38,306
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 7.28% (week of Oct 1, 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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The neighborhood
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.
North Laguna home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 25
- Median price
- $4,125,000
- Median days on market
- 40
- Median per sq ft
- $2,071
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 2, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent North Laguna sales
At $2,415 per square foot, this home's asking price is 17% above the North Laguna median of $2,071 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent North Laguna sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 Linden Street | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,725,000 | 1,611 | $2,312 | 32 |
| 486 Locust Street | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,225,000 | 2,066 | $1,561 | 40 |
| 738 Cliff Drive | Aug 28, 2026 | $7,750,000 | 3,200 | $2,422 | 196 |
| 472 Holly Street | Aug 24, 2026 | $6,950,000 | 3,356 | $2,071 | 27 |
| 315 Weymouth | Aug 7, 2026 | $4,125,000 | 2,376 | $1,736 | 0 |
Schools
Schools for 848 Hillcrest Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- El Morro
- Middle
- Thurston
- High
- Laguna Beach
- District
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Location
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Listing information updated Oct 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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