714-914-4996

848 Hillcrest Drive,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$8,250,000

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!

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26129637

Price:
$8,250,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$2,490.00

Address:
848 Hillcrest Drive ,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

MLS Area:
NL - North Laguna

Subdivision:
North Laguna (NL)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
1

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
4

Bathrooms:
4

Full Baths:
3

Size (sq ft):
3,312 sq ft

Lot Size:
6,668 sq ft

Year Built:
1988

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, Office, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Great Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, In Family Room

Laundry:
Inside, Individual Room

Entry Location:
2

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Patio, Great Room, Outside, Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Tile, Stone, Wood

Appliances:
Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Double Oven, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
High Ceilings, Pantry, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired for Sound, Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
2+ Access Exits

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$0.00 /

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Laguna Beach Unified

Elementary:
ELMOR

Middle:
THURST

High:
LAGBEA

Exterior Features

Pool:
None

Spa:
Above Ground

Patio:
Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Enclosed, Patio Open, Patio, Wrap Around, Deck

View:
Coastline, Ocean, Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Water, Panoramic

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Shingle

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Blinds

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Three Or More

Lot Features:
Sprinklers In Front, Lot 6500-9999, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:
West

Listed by:
First Team Real Estate , Amy Balsz , 01945597

Co-Listed:
First Team Real Estate , Megan Malstrom , 02078092

Last
Updated:
6/15/2026 1:28 PM

848 Hillcrest Drive,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651