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$18,500,000
245 Crescent Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4Beds
5Baths
6,908Sq Ft
3Parking
1981Built
198Days Listed
Listed by Annie Clougherty, Compass | 949-375-3037
About This Property
Magnificently situated on the prized north-western point of Crescent Bay, Chateau du Soleil overlooks the glistening Pacific Ocean, the picturesque curve of Crescent Bay, and a view immortalized countless times in paintings and photographs. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a legacy estate property with only four previous owners stretching back to the nineteenth century. Anchoring the estate is an expansive oceanfront lawn and gardens a unique feature rarely found in oceanfront estates along this coast. This generous space provides a special sense of serenity and offers a level of privacy uncommon in oceanfront living. Whether used for entertaining, relaxing or simply taking in the ever-changing light over the water or whale-watching, the space feels like your own private overlook park. The views from inside the home are epic - framed by towering two-story 'windows on the Pacific'. With substantial interior square footage and a forward location on the point, the home would be difficult (if not impossible) to replicate under todays coastal development restrictions. Currently configured as a four-bedroom home with an abundance of additional flexible-use rooms, the floor plan and size easily lend themselves to a variety of configurations depending on the new owners needs. Also unusual in oceanfront properties, this home has three oversized garage bays and driveway parking. For those unfamiliar with Laguna Beachs Crescent Bay, this stretch of sand is stunningly beautiful and never without something interesting to watch. Waves crash on the tide pools in endlessly int
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Property Details
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Building Area
- 6,908 Sqft
- Living Area
- 6,908 sqft
- Year Built
- 1981
- Stories
- 3.0
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 198
- Cumulative Days on Market
- 162
- Original Price
- $19,995,000
Location & Neighborhood
What's nearby 245 Crescent Bay Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Parks & Recreation
- 39 yrd
- Palm Tree Circle0.4 mi
park
Transit Access
- Coast-Crescent Bay0.1 mi
Bus Stop
- Coast-Viejo0.2 mi
Bus Stop
- Coast-Cliff0.2 mi
Bus Stop
- Coast-Beverly0.4 mi
Bus Stop
POI data updated 2/21/2026
Price History
$18,500,000
Feb 1, 2026
↓ $1,495,000
-7.5%
Original List Price
$19,995,000
Laguna Beach Market Snapshot
423
Active Listings
$30K
Median Price
137
Avg Days on Market
Last updated: Jan 27, 2026
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$18,500,000