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848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651Listing ID OC26129637

848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Active
North Laguna (NL)
Time on site: 60 daysLast updated: Aug 4, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
Square Feet
3,312
Acres
Acres
0.15
Days on Site
Days on Site
57
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heating
Central
Year Built
Year Built
1988
Garages
Garages
2
Parking
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

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 Information

Property Details

Location

Address
848 Hillcrest Drive
County
Orange
City
Laguna Beach
Zip Code
92651
Subdivision
North Laguna (NL)
School District
Laguna Beach Unified
High School
Laguna Beach
Elementary School
El Morro
MLS Area
NL - North Laguna

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
4
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
3,312
Year Built
1988
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Tile
Condition
Updated/Remodeled

Financial

Special Conditions
Standard
Amy BalszFirst Team Real Estate, (949) 240-7979

Market Report for 92651

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*Average of $2,150 in rewards is calculated based on the purchase or sale of a home between $400,000 to $449,000. The median home price for all housing types is in the United States is $405,400 as of 2025 as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The actual reward amount may vary depending on the purchase or sales price of the home. Please see the Lakeview Home Rewards program terms and conditions for more details. The National Association of Realtors® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors®.

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