848 Hillcrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (MLS # OC26129637)

Price $8,250,000
Status Active
Beds 4
Baths 3.5 Baths
Home size 3,312 sqft
Lot Size 6,670 sqft
Days on Market 5
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!
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 6/14/2026 Tract North Laguna (NL)
Year Built 1988 Community NL - North Laguna
Garage Spaces 2.0 County Orange

SCHOOLS

Elementary School El Morro
Jr. High School Thurston
High School Laguna Beach

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
AREA NL - North Laguna
CONSTRUCTION Stone, Stucco
EXTERIOR Rain Gutters
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
LOT 6669 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
LOT DIMENSIONS 6668
PARKING Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 3+
STYLE Modern
SUBDIVISION North Laguna (NL)
UTILITIES Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
WATER Public
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Beach Access, Ocean Front

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