848 Hillcrest Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Listing broker / agent: First Team Real Estate · Amy Balsz · 949-246-5222 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26129637 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:46 UTC
About this property
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!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26129637
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 3,312 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1531 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1988
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Listing
- Days on market
- 148
Building
- Year built
- 1988
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Modern
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Entry level
- 2
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Plans
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, 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 Closets
- Flooring
- Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Great Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 7
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Patio / porch
- Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- El Morro
- Middle / junior school
- Thurston
- High school
- Laguna Beach
- High school district
- Laguna Beach Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach High (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Thurston Middle Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | 6–8 | 1.8 mi |
| El Morro Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | Not reported | 2.0 mi |
| Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach Unified · Laguna Beach | K–5 | 2.5 mi |
| Canyon Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Grove Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 4.0 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 | 4.0 mi |
| Don Juan Avila Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 4.3 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
- $7,998,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $8,250,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $8,250,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-07-16 18:38 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 07:07 | $7,998,000 |
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