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409 Monarch Bay Drive sold on December 27, 2024 for $6,500,000, 4.4% below the $6,800,000 asking price after 213 days on the market; it was first listed at $7,500,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
409 Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,647 sq ft
- 7,480 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
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$6,500,000
Subdivision Monarch Bay
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $12,400,000
The home
About 409 Monarch Bay Drive
Welcome to Monarch Bay, one of the premier gated coastal communities in south Orange County. This residence is among the rare remaining mid-century homes in Monarch Bay and was designed by architect Knowlton Fernald Jr. AIA, who is renowned for also designing the original Monarch Bay Community entrance, the Monarch Bay mall, and other significant mid-century homes in Monarch Bay and surrounding premier neighborhoods.
The home’s striking design is set among the highest points in the community providing inspiring Ocean Views down to Salt Creek and the Ritz Carlton. Along with a generous lot and large side yard the property serves well for future desired expansion. The floor plan beckons the ocean breezes and bathes the great room and dining area in natural light while providing a captivating ocean view and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle inclusive of sliding French doors on two sides. This home has been lovingly cared for and regularly maintained during its 58-year history and is now offered for sale for the very first time. Once arriving at the main level, the residence provides a convenient floorplan with a generous ocean view primary suite and full bath, powder room, kitchen and serving bar, with adjacent great room with fireplace and dining area. All these comforts are offered on the same level and open to a large ocean view deck. The lower level offers an ocean view bonus room with office area, vestibule, game area and two additional generous bedrooms, tiled hall bath and inside laundry. The convenient direct entrance from the two-car attached garage and large driveway also provides plenty of parking for guests. Charming outdoor surfer shower, spa area, beach gear storage cubby, garden, and an extra large side yard area that can provide space for an ocean view ADU or expansion. 409 Monarch Bay presents the perfect opportunity to restore or rebuild your dream coastal beach home and offers its residents exclusive membership to the highly sought after amenities at the beach club and additional community amenities. Residents enjoy a 24-hour guard gated community, tennis and pickleball court, community park and playground, dog park, and beach steward to accommodate all beach chair, umbrella, and towel service needs. Additionally, homeowners can utilize the highly acclaimed Monarch Bay Beach Club including a full-service restaurant and bar with folio billing by the Waldorf Astoria. Monarch Bay represents a one of kind community lifestyle and luxury experience.
Property details for 409 Monarch Bay Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Bay neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 2,647 square feet of living space on a 7,480-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 670-151-14. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP24013797
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,647
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,480
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1717
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Coastline, Ocean
- HOA Name
- Monarch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 67015114
- On Market Date
- 2024-02-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern, See Remarks
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Front Porch, Tile, Wood
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Bay (MB)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dog Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Guard, Tennis Courts, Trash
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 409 Monarch Bay Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | Sold | $6,500,000 | |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Price reduced | $6,800,000 | From $6,999,000 |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Price reduced | $6,999,000 | From $7,500,000 |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 409 Monarch Bay 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 06059C0501K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 151 of 154 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 153 of 154. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 153 of 154.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 41 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 Dana Point
Dana Point sits on the Pacific coast in south Orange County, between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, anchored by Dana Point Harbor and bluff-top headlands above Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Strands Beach. Its Lantern District carries street names like Blue Lantern and Violet Lantern, within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Monarch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $12,400,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $3,222
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Monarch Bay Drive | Oct 16, 2026 | $13,300,000 | 3,662 | $3,632 | 0 |
| 20 Monarch Bay | Sep 18, 2026 | $12,400,000 | 3,849 | $3,222 | 35 |
| 416 Monarch Bay | Aug 25, 2026 | $12,195,000 | 2,720 | $4,483 | 0 |
| 92 Monarch Bay | Jul 7, 2026 | $13,250,000 | 3,358 | $3,946 | 127 |
| 31 Monarch Bay Drive | Jun 4, 2026 | $17,500,000 | 6,284 | $2,785 | 192 |
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Schools
School District for 409 Monarch Bay Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Jan 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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