245 Crescent Bay Drive

Laguna Beach CA 92651

6908 sq. ft.

12850 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $16,250,000

Annie Clougherty, last sold this property on 14 May 2026 after 265 days on market.

Overview

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 today’s 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 owner’s needs. Also unusual in oceanfront properties, this home has three oversized garage bays and driveway parking. For those unfamiliar with Laguna Beach’s Crescent Bay, this stretch of sand is stunningly beautiful and never without something interesting to watch. Waves crash on the tide pools in endlessly interesting patterns, pelicans fly by at eye level as they head back to their nests, colorful umbrellas dot the sand, and the local marine mammal rescue uses this beach to release the seals and sea lions they’ve nursed back to health. It is considered one of the most picturesque spots on the California coast and inspired the artist pilgrimage to the area that established Laguna Beach before the 20th century. Crescent Bay Drive and even this property counts among its owners and residents many of the notable families whose names are still known to this day – Heisler, McKnight, and Florence ‘Pancho’ Barnes. Chateau du Soleil, 245 Crescent Bay Drive, is a singular offering. Spectacular locale, stunning setting, and the required existing building envelope to satisfy dreams. Rare are estate opportunities like this.

Features

4 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

3 carspaces

3 garage spaces

6908 sq. ft. floor area

12850 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Laguna Beach over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 245 Crescent Bay Drive is $3.81m.

Median value

$3.81m

Estimated value range

$3.9k - $20m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-9%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Laguna Beach. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 245 Crescent Bay Drive

2026

Sold

$16,250,000

14 May 2026 by Annie Clougherty, of Compass

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