2345 Hillview Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Listing broker / agent: Engel & Voelkers Laguna Beach · Amanda Horton · 949-422-6122 · CRMLS
MLS # LG26240121 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 18:53 UTC
About this property
Architectural distinction defines this one of a kind opportunity in Laguna Beach. 2345 Hillview Drive provides an expansive lot setting with striking canyon and ocean back drops. Architect Terry Mechling's collaborations with acclaimed Fred Briggs exhibit the influence here in a creative design that harmonizes with the natural landscape. Ocean views upon a canyon hills setting are seen from every indoor and outdoor area. Abundant natural light through the use of numerous skylights and picture windows framing the views. An iron door entry leads into an open air breezeway with majestic red maple tree and front door access. The separate living, dining, kitchen areas are all openly connected and highlight the natural greenscape and ocean vistas through the use of large windows and slider to deck. The gourmet kitchen features granite counters, stone tile backsplash and stainless double sink with gooseneck fixture. Appliances include GE Monogram refrigerator/freezer, warming drawer, Fisher Paykel double drawer dishwasher and six burner Duro gas range with oven and oversized hood. Accessible up one flight is a roof top deck with elevated vistas. The bedroom level has a comfortable privacy on the lowest level with three bedrooms and a fourth room as a den. The main primary suite with en suite spa-like bathroom, boasts stone walk-in shower, separate tub, dual vanities, built-in dresser cabinetry and separate large walk-in closet with custom organizers. Outdoor connections to balcony and separate patio area with artistic fountain. The secondary primary suite also has an en suite bathroom and dedicated balcony connection. Third bedroom, wine cellar and sizeable den with fireplace and wet bar complete the lower level. Additional amenities include central air conditioning and heating, solid hardwood flooring, new carpet, security system, two car garage with finished flooring & cabinetry storage, separate laundry room and powder bathroom. The central location brings the best of nature trails, parks and open space access up the hill, while down the hill just minutes away to downtown, world class beaches, restaurants, art galleries and shopping. Award winning Laguna Beach schools, K through 12 are easily accessible including Thurston Middle just yards away and Laguna Beach High School right down Park Avenue. Come and enjoy this uniquely positioned and designed luxury home in coastal Laguna Beach.
Property details
- MLS number
- LG26240121
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,802 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1837 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1979
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1979
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 2
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Composition, Tar Gravel
- Foundation
- Raised
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Wine Cellar, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Accessibility features
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Patio, Wood
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Sloped Down, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Water
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Top Of The World
- Middle / junior school
- Thurston
- High school
- Laguna Beach
- High school district
- Laguna Beach Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurston Middle Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 6–8 | 0.2 mi |
| Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Laguna Beach High (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| Canyon Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts III (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Aliso Viejo | K–12 | 2.2 mi |
| Wood Canyon Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Grove Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Aliso Niguel High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | 9–12 | 2.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $3,195,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $3,195,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 19:58 | $3,195,000 |
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