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    • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Amy Balsz • Contact: 949-246-5222
    Price cut: $252K (7/17)
    $7,998,000

    848 Hillcrest Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

    4beds
    3,312sqft
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    $52,536/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    6,668 Square Feet Lot
    $7,445,600 Zestimate®
    $2,415/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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!
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    Listed by:

    Amy Balsz DRE #01945597 949-246-5222,

    First Team Real Estate,

    Megan Malstrom DRE #02078092 949-303-6784,

    First Team Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26129637MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Entry/Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
      Kitchen
      • Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Pantry
      • Features: Walk-In Pantry
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 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 Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
      • Doors: Panel Doors
      • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Great Room, Outside
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,312 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 7
      • Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 5
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Entry location: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: None
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Above Ground
      • Fencing: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Coastline,Ocean,Water
      • Waterfront features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Beach Access, Ocean Side Of Freeway
      Lot
      • Size: 6,668 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 05314216
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Modern
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1988

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Electricity - On Property
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: North Laguna (Nl)
      Location
      • Region: Laguna Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $2,415/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,919,605
      • Annual tax amount: $30,704
      • Date on market: 6/14/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 60 days
      • Listing terms: Submit
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $7,445,600

        $7.07M - $7.82M

        $7,720/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/17/2026Price change$7,998,000-3.1%$2,415/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26129637 Report a problem
        6/15/2026Listed for sale$8,250,000+292.9%$2,491/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26129637 Report a problem
        11/19/2013Sold$2,100,000-6.7%$634/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/25/2013Price change$2,250,000-6.2%$679/sqft
        Source: MILES TURNER #271408082 Report a problem
        4/14/2013Price change$2,399,000-7.7%$724/sqft
        Source: MILES TURNER #271408082 Report a problem
        1/13/2013Listed for sale$2,600,000-13.2%$785/sqft
        Source: Windermere Tower Properties Report a problem
        5/14/2011Listing removed$2,995,000$904/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #S649811 Report a problem
        3/3/2011Listed for sale$2,995,000+49.8%$904/sqft
        Source: First Team Real Estate #S649811 Report a problem
        10/1/2009Sold$2,000,000-12.1%$604/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/16/2009Price change$2,275,000-2.2%$687/sqft
        Source: JOAN M. BURKE #U8001960 Report a problem
        1/29/2009Price change$2,325,000-0.4%$702/sqft
        Source: Listhub #U8001960 Report a problem
        9/28/2008Price change$2,335,000-1.3%$705/sqft
        Source: Listhub #U8001960 Report a problem
        8/23/2008Listed for sale$2,365,000+14%$714/sqft
        Source: Listhub #U8001960 Report a problem
        4/17/2008Sold$2,075,000+124.3%$627/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/2/1999Sold$925,000$279/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$30,704 +2.1%$2,919,605 +2%
        2024$30,062 +1.3%$2,862,358 +2%
        2023$29,670 -1.3%$2,806,234 +2%
        2022$30,063 +13.2%$2,751,210 +9.6%
        2021$26,549 +9.7%$2,510,949 +9.2%
        2020$24,196 $2,300,257 -0.3%
        2019$24,196 -0.9%$2,307,725 +2%
        2018$24,427 +4.2%$2,262,476 +2%
        2017$23,449 $2,218,114 +2%
        2016$23,449 -0.2%$2,174,622 +1.5%
        2015$23,506 +2.3%$2,141,958 +2%
        2014$22,980 $2,100,000 +4.2%
        2013-- $2,015,059
        2012-- $2,015,059
        2011-- $2,015,059 +0.8%
        2010-- $2,000,000 +4%
        2009-- $1,923,000 +77.7%
        2008-- $1,082,367 +2%
        2007-- $1,061,145 +2%
        2006-- $1,040,339 +2%
        2005-- $1,019,941 +2%
        2004-- $999,943 +1.9%
        2003-- $981,617 +2%
        2002-- $962,370 +2%
        2001$11,681 +15.8%$943,500 +2%
        2000$10,089 $925,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92651

        Getting around

        62 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        40 / 100
        Some Transit
        42 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: El Morro
        • Middle: Thurston
        • High: Laguna Beach

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