Lisa Candiotta

848 Hillcrest Drive

Laguna Beach, CA
$ 7,998,000 Beds 4 Baths 3.5 Sq 3,312 Virtual Tour
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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!

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  • Price
  • $ 7,998,000
  • City
  • Laguna Beach
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Orange
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • North Laguna
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1531 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92651
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,312
  • Year Built
  • 1988
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • OC26129637
Listed By: Amy Balsz with First Team Real Estate; 949-246-5222
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 3312
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof Tile
Appliances Built-In Range,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Heater
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Front Porch,Open,Patio,Porch,Wrap Around
Architectural Style Modern
Pool Features None
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1988
Electric Electricity - On Property
View Catalina,City Lights,Coastline,Neighborhood,Ocean,Panoramic,Water
Levels Three Or More
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Waterfront Features Across the Road from Lake/Ocean,Beach Access,Ocean Side Of Freeway
Community Features Curbs
Accessibility Safe Emergency Egress from Home
County Orange
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name North Laguna (NL)
Facing Direction West
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 3
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions PCH to Wave Street, turn East to Hillcrest Drive, turn Right
High School Laguna Beach
City Laguna Beach
Entry Location 2
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Laguna Beach Unified
Open Parking Spaces 5
Number Of Units Total 1
MLS Area NL - North Laguna
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 6668
Listing Terms Submit
Spa Features Above Ground
Elementary School El Morro
Property Attached Y/N false
Land Lease Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Thurston
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N false
Virtual Tour https://tours.previewfirst.com/ml/160475
Structure Type House
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 1
Virtual Tour https://tours.previewfirst.com/pw/160475
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity LAGUNA BEACH

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Breakfast Bar,Cathedral Ceiling(s),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 Closet(s)
Flooring Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplace Features Family Room,Great Room,Outside
Total Stories 3
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Blinds,Double Pane Windows
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Inside,Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 4
Entry Level 2
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 2
LivingAreaSource Plans
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Rain Gutters
Fencing Wood
Parking Features Direct Access,Driveway Level,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side
Lot Features Back Yard,Sprinklers In Rear,Sprinklers In Front,Landscaped,Rectangular Lot,Sprinklers Timer,Sprinkler System,Yard
Water Source Public
Total Parking 7
Lot Size Area 6668
Foundation Details Slab
Spa true
Lot Size Acres 0.1531
Road Surface Type Paved
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Assessor
Door Features Panel Doors
Road Frontage Type City Street

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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

Price History

6/15/2026 Listed $8,250,000
7/17/2026 3% - $7,998,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92651

Price
AVG $8.88M
$8M
Year Built
AVG 1976
1988

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848 Hillcrest Drive Laguna Beach, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $7998000 with 3312 sqft and a lot size of 0.1531 Acres Acre(s). 848 Hillcrest Drive Laguna Beach has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1988. The property's zip code is 92651 which is in Laguna Beach, CA

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