
1030 Sandcastle Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
1030 Sandcastle Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Property Description
Set along Buck Gully in Corona del Mar, 1030 Sandcastle Drive is a custom residence completed in 2023 by DevCo Custom Homes and designed by architect Mark Teale. Spanning 5,055 sq. ft. across three levels, the home offers 5 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath, 3 additional powder rooms, and a floor plan centered around indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The main level brings the kitchen, dining, and living areas together with expansive openings to the California Room and backyard. The kitchen features porcelain slab countertops and appliances from Thermador, ILVE, Bosch, and Fisher & Paykel, complemented by a separate scullery/prep kitchen. A temperature-controlled 600-bottle wine cellar sits adjacent to the dining area, while two en-suite bedrooms complete this level. Outside, the pool and spa are joined by a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and dining area overlooking Buck Gully. The lower level includes three additional en-suite bedrooms, a private office that can also serve as a home gym or flex space, a media and gaming room, secondary laundry, and private courtyard. The upper level is dedicated to entertaining, with a full bar, pool table, shuffleboard, lounge area, and multiple balconies. From here, the home captures sunset views toward Catalina Island, while the opposite side of the residence looks across Buck Gully toward the fairways of Pelican Hill, capturing the morning sunrise. Technology is integrated throughout with Lutron lighting, Lutron shades in the primary bedroom, and six separate zones of Sonos and Sonance audio. Additional features include four separate heat pumps, engineered hardwood flooring, two gas fireplaces, and a 3-car garage. Located within walking distance of the restaurants, shops, beaches, and amenities of Corona del Mar Village.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 4 closed
Corona del Mar · Single Family Residence
Listed 55.5% above the median closed sale of $7,397,500. Price per sqft ($2,275) is a 15% premium to closed comps ($1,975). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 Iris Avenue | Corona del Mar | 2028 | 5 | 7 | 4,649 | 4,720 | $3,010 | $13.99M | 19 | 75 |
| 1001 Tiller Way | Corona del Mar | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 4,388 | 9,856 | $2,961 | $12.99M | 25 | 68 |
| 2516 Ocean Boulevard | Corona del Mar | 2026 | 5 | 8 | 5,000 | 3,485 | $3,999 | $20.00M | 172 | 60 |
| 262 Morning Canyon Road | Corona del Mar | 2008 | 4 | 5 | 4,511 | 11,440 | $3,270 | $14.75M | 160 | 59 |
| 2804 Ocean | Corona del Mar | 2018 | 4 | 5 | 4,486 | 5,849 | $4,234 | $19.00M | 149 | 59 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 5.8 | 4,606.8 | 7,070 | $3,494.8 | $16.15M | 105 | |||
| Median | 4,511 | $14.75M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (4)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2519 Harbor View Drive | Corona del Mar | 2026 | 08/20/2026 | 5 | 6 | 4,527 | 8,886 | $13.99M | $13.99M | $3,091 | 1.00 | 51 | 72 |
| 2212 Pacific Drive | Corona del Mar | 2026 | 06/17/2026 | 5 | 8 | 4,600 | 4,729 | $6.70M | $6.62M | $1,439 | 0.99 | 99 | 59 |
| 44 Drakes Bay Drive | Corona del Mar | 2009 | 09/24/2026 | 5 | 6 | 4,423 | 12,805 | $6.95M | $6.50M | $1,470 | 0.94 | 208 | 55 |
| 213 Jasmine | Corona del Mar | 2009 | 05/14/2026 | 4 | 5 | 4,301 | 4,720 | $8.60M | $8.18M | $1,901 | 0.95 | 99 | 51 |
| Total: 4 · Average | 4.8 | 6.3 | 4,462.75 | 7,785 | $8.82M | $8.82M | $1,975.25 | — | 114.25 | ||||
| Median | 4,527 | $8.18M | $8.18M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.