Orange County’s most expensive homes have presidential pedigree, ocean views

Orange County saw one of its priciest sales historically earlier this year when a Laguna Beach property known as Twin Points changed hands for $45 million — roughly 64 times the county’s median sale price in April for single-family homes, according to CoreLogic.

However, the high-water mark may not stand for long, considering what’s currently on the market. Here’s a look at the most expensive homes for sale around the O.C.

SAN CLEMENTE: Named La Casa Pacifica by then-owner Richard M. Nixon, the sprawling bluff-top compound was used as a Western White House during the 37th U.S. president’s term.

Address: 4100 Calle Isabella, San Clemente, 92672

Listed for: $69 million for 9 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms in 15,000 square feet (5.45-acre lot)

Features: Spanish colonial revival architecture; ocean-view office; tennis court

About the area: In the 92672 ZIP Code, based on 40 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $900,000, up 11.5% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.

LAGUNA BEACH: Rose gardens, 100-year-old olive trees and fountains imported from Europe fill the grounds of this oceanfront estate in northern Laguna Beach.

Address: 2585 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach, 92651

Listed for: $59.9 million for five bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms in 18,000 square feet (1.02-acre lot)

Features: Terrazzo floors; wood-paneled study/office; ocean-view swimming pool and spa

About the area: In the 92651 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $1.65, up 3.1% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.

SAN CLEMENTE: This hacienda-inspired mansion in the Cotton Point Estates enclave sits on nearly 3 acres with 450 feet of ocean frontage.

Address: 4130 Calle Isabella, San Clemente, 92672

Listed for: $55 million for seven bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms in 12,765 square feet

Features: Handmade roof tiles; reclaimed fireplaces; bocce ball court

About the area: In the 92672 ZIP Code, based on 40 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $900,000, up 11.5% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.

LAGUNA BEACH: This gated estate on the bluffs surrounding Irvine Cove is one of five single-family homes with direct access to the shoreline.

Address: 2431 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach, 92651

Listed for: $51 million for six bedrooms, eight bathrooms in 10,000 square feet (0.48-acre lot)

Features: Honed limestone floors; artisanal bronze details; 1,000-square-foot great room

About the area: In the 92651 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $1.65 million, up 3.1% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.

CORONA DEL MAR: Plans for this conceptual home feature a three-story contemporary of 13,000 square feet designed by architect Geoff Sumich.

Address: 101 Shorecliff Road, Corona del Mar, 92625

Listed for: $36.5 million for five bedrooms, seven bathrooms in 13,000 square feet (0.71-acre lot)

Features: Multiple terraces; walls of retractable glass; lower-level display garage

About the area: In the 92625 ZIP Code, based on 16 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $2.088 million, up 1.2% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.

LAGUNA BEACH: Known by many as the Castle by the Sea, this historic oceanfront home was designed by Arthur Benton and built for hotelier and developer Frank Miller.

Address: 2529 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 92651

Listed for: $30 million for 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms in 8,065 square feet (0.57-acre lot)

Features: Four private villas; motor court; living roof/succulents garden

About the area: In the 92651 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $1.65 million, up 3.1% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.

— Neal J. Leitereg