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12 Santa Barbara Place sold on May 24, 2018 for $1,800,000, 1.5% below the $1,828,000 asking price after 310 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The details are below for reference.
12 Santa Barbara Place, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,300 sq ft
- 6,600 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$1,800,000
Subdivision Estates (RN)
The home
About 12 Santa Barbara Place
Authentic Mediterranean estate bears the sophistication of Old World seaside villas that inspired this rarefied architectural style. Custom-built home augmented by handcrafted details and design elements such as wrought iron, Italian limestone flooring, grand double-door entry, picturesque wooden garage doors, travertine hardscape, and smooth-coat exterior plaster walls. Easily accommodates grand-scale entertaining. But, equally important, this home's design is so conducive to comfortable daily living. It features a functional floor plan and wonderful flow including seamless transition to the outdoors. The master suite is truly grand with his/her closets, steam shower, separate jetted tub, dual vanities, office, fitness room, and dual view balconies. Four additional bedrooms including an en suite bedroom on the main level. Most of the bedrooms have their own outdoor balcony. One bedroom is currently used as an upstairs family room. The fabulous resort-style backyard engenders the feeling of being on a posh vacation each and everyday! Desirable South-facing pool, spa, built-in BBQ, romantic firepit, all in a very private, quiet setting overlooking city lights views, and within minutes to the ocean. Rare combination of privacy with views. Gated enclave of only 33 homes. Top-ranked schools. Enjoy membership at nearby Club at Rancho Niguel with clubhouse, gym, locker rooms/showers, playground, pools, spa, tennis, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, soccer. Your paradise awaits.
Property details for 12 Santa Barbara Place
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Estates (RN) neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,300 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 654-541-06. Highlights include panoramic and hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG18085860
- Year Built
- 1998
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,300
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,600
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $267
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Seabreeze Management Co
- Parcel Number
- 65454106
- On Market Date
- 2018-04-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $337 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Phone System, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Drapes
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Open, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Private, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Gunite, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Estates (RN) (RNET)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $70
The record
Property History for 12 Santa Barbara Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2018 | Sold | $1,800,000 | |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Relisted | $1,828,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 12 Santa Barbara Place
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 06059C0437J effective December 3, 2009. 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 32 of 32 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 23 of 32.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423361003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 160 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 Laguna Niguel
Set in the San Joaquin Hills between Laguna Beach and Dana Point, Laguna Niguel began in 1959 as one of California's first master-planned communities, laid out along Crown Valley Parkway. The city is served by the Capistrano Unified School District and contains Laguna Niguel Regional Park and its lake.
Laguna Niguel home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 424
- Median price
- $1,767,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $821
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Laguna Niguel sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
Schools for 12 Santa Barbara Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Bergeson
- Middle
- Aliso Niguel
- High
- Aliso Viejo
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Albert Rogers of Opus Real Estate, Inc.
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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