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Stacey Alysson Melman

848 Hillcrest Drive
Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
$7,998,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,312 SqFt
0.15 Acres
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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!
AGENT: Amy Balsz
LISTING BROKERAGE: First Team Real Estate
848 Hillcrest Drive
Laguna Beach, CA

Property Details

Price:
$7,998,000
MLS #:
OC26129637
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
North Laguna NL
Neighborhood:
nlnorthlaguna
Listed Date:
Jun 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,312
Lot Size:
6,668 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1988
ModernOceanviewNl – North LagunaNlnorthlagunaNorth Laguna NlLaguna Beach UnifiedEl MorroThurstonLaguna BeachOcean
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Schools

School District:
Laguna Beach Unified
Elementary School:
El Morro
Middle School:
Thurston
High School:
Laguna Beach

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Double Oven, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Stone, Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
High Ceilings, Pantry, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Wired for Sound, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room
Levels
Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Exterior

Accessibility Features
2+ Access Exits
Architectural Style
Modern
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Curbs
Construction Materials
Stucco
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
West
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
Wood
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Sprinklers In Front, Lot 6500-9999, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Open Parking Spaces
5
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Garage, Direct Access, Garage – Single Door, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Parking Spots
7
Parking Total
7
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Enclosed, Patio Open, Patio, Wrap Around, Deck
Roof
Tile
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
Above Ground
Stories
3
View
Coastline, Ocean, Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Water, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Beach Access, Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Ocean Side of Freeway
Window Features
Double Pane Windows, Blinds

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