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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

SubdivisionMonarch Bay
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.
409 Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point
- Price
- $6,500,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,647 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 7,479 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1966
- MLS® Number
- NP24013797
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
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
Schools
- School District
- Capistrano Unified
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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 offers 2,647 square feet of living space. 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 a 7,479-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
409 Monarch Bay Drive was listed for sale on February 19, 2024 at $7,500,000.
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.
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