848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 LOTUS
Listed by: amy balsz, megan malstrom
Office: first team real estate949-240-7979
MLS#:OC26129637
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$8,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,490.94
About this home
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 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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Home facts
- Year built:1988
- Listing ID #:OC26129637
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 15, 2026 at 04:36 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Stone, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Living area:3,312 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1988
- Building area:3,312 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.15 Acres
- Lot Features:Back Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Yard
- Architectural Style:Modern
- Construction Materials:Stucco
- Exterior Features:Covered, Deck, Enclosed, FrontPorch, Open, Patio, Porch, RainGutters, WrapAround
- Foundation Description:Slab
Schools
- High school:Laguna Beach
- Middle school:Thurston
- Elementary school:El Morro
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$8,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,490.94
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry features:Inside
- Amenities:Carbon Monoxide (CO2) Detector, Cathedral Ceilings, Gas Water Heater, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Rain Gutters, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Walk In Closets, Walk In Pantry, Water Heater
Parking
- Total parking spaces:7
- Parking description:Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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