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$8,250,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,312 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 848 Hillcrest Dr

General

  • Price: $8,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: OC26129637
  • Updated: 6/20/2026
  • Days on Market: 11 days
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, Office, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Great Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Pantry, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired for Sound, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Patio, Great Room, Outside, Family Room
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, In Kitchen, In Family Room
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Double Oven, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Tile, Stone, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Individual Room

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Spa Description: Above-Ground

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Enclosed, Open Patio, Patio, Wraparound, Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Garage (Direct Access), Garage (Single Door), Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Location

  • County: Orange
  • Subdivision: North Laguna (NL)
  • Driving Directions: PCH to Wave Street, turn East to Hillcrest Drive, turn Right
  • Direction Faces: West

School Information

  • School District: Laguna Beach Unified
  • Elementary School: ELMOR
  • Middle School: THURST
  • High School: LAGBEA

Community

  • Community Features: Curbs

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Double-Pane Windows, Blinds
  • Doors: Panel Doors
  • Disability Access: 2 or More Accessible Exits
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Stories/Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories Description: Three Or More
  • Square Feet: 3,312
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Lot Features

  • Property View: Coastline, Ocean, Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Water, Panoramic
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1531
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,668
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Sprinklers in Front, Lot 6500-9999, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Sprinklers in Rear, Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2,490.94

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by First Team Real Estate, Amy Balsz and First Team Real Estate, Megan Malstrom

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  • Amy Balsz

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  • Megan Malstrom

    First Team Real Estate

949-246-5222

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Schools serving 848 Hillcrest Dr

School District:Laguna Beach Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
El Morro Elementary School
8681 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
K-52 mi
Thurston Middle School
2100 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
6-81.8 mi
Laguna Beach High School
625 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
9-121.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 848 Hillcrest Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/14/2026
Listed
$8,250,000
292.86%
MLS
10/02/2013
Sold
$2,100,000
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Tax History for 848 Hillcrest Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$30,704
2%
$2,919,605
2%
2024
$30,062
1%
$2,862,358
2%
2023
$29,670
2%
$2,806,234
2%
2022
$29,053
9%
$2,751,210
10%
2021
$26,549
10%
$2,510,949
9%
2020
$24,196
-1%
$2,300,257
—
2019
$24,427
2%
$2,307,725
2%
2018
$23,938
2%
$2,262,476
2%
2017
$23,449
—
$2,218,114
2%
2016
$23,506
—
$2,174,622
2%
2015
$23,432
2%
$2,141,958
2%
2014
$22,980
4%
$2,100,000
4%
2013
$22,096
—
$2,015,059
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848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (MLS# OC26129637) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 848 Hillcrest Drive is currently listed for $8,250,000 and was received on June 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 848 Hillcrest Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in North Laguna? You can browse all North Laguna real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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