Sold
2523 MONACO Drive sold on July 20, 2012 for $8,200,000, 16.2% below the $9,780,000 asking price after 157 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2523 MONACO Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,600 sq ft
- 0.27-acre lot
- Built 2002
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$8,200,000
Subdivision Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove.
This home has a newer listing: MLS NP13212297 (Sold).
The home
About 2523 MONACO Drive
Step into another world...one reminiscent of exotic places. Spectacular tropical Balinese resort style home. Enter through gorgeous teak gates to the completely private enclosed patio, pool, spa and sala (cabana). This home is built with exquisite taste, materials and attention to detail. The home features limestone, cherry and merbau hardwood floors. Merbau hardwood is indigenous to Indonesia. All window and door trims are custom designed teak. Five fireplaces grace this four bedroom home. Three of the bedrooms have fireplaces. Huge great room features the beautiful ocean and Catalina views. Lovely ocean view library or music room adjoins the master suite. Electrically operated window coverings. Oceanview terraces with gardens, sitting areas, and Koi pond (of which there are two). Both the master bath and sala have heated floors. Located on the oceanside of Irvine Cove with very close access to the beach, oceanfront park and tennis courts.
Property details for 2523 MONACO Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Cove neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 4,600 square feet of living space on a 0.27-acre lot. The home was built in 2002. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 053-317-04. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, and an attached three-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- L38845
- Year Built
- 2002
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,600
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,564
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.265
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $8,000
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 05331704
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $666.67 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Jack And Jill Bath, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, See Remarks
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Library
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Copper
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side
- Patio and Porch
- Enclosed, Lanai, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Cove (IC)
- Community Features
- Gutters
- Association Amenities
- Tennis Courts
- Security
- Security System
The record
Property History for 2523 MONACO Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2013 | Sold | $9,400,000 | HOM Sotheby's International Re |
| Jul 20, 2012 | Sold | $8,200,000 | |
| May 7, 2012 | Relisted | $9,780,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2523 MONACO Drive
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0412K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 11 of 11 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 11 of 11.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562031, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 20 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Irvine Cove
Irvine Cove sits at the northern edge of Laguna Beach, a gated community straddling Pacific Coast Highway with a tunnel linking the inland side to a residents-only beach cove. Subdivided from the Irvine Ranch in 1958, this enclave of roughly 110 Mediterranean and contemporary estates offers Catalina Island views, tennis courts, and parks.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Laguna Beach sales
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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Schools
School District for 2523 MONACO Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Rod Daley of Coldwell Banker P.I.
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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