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31 Vista Montemar sold on December 27, 2013 for $1,875,000, 8.5% below the $2,049,000 asking price after 61 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
31 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,400 sq ft
- 9,187 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
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$1,875,000
Subdivision Palmilla
The home
About 31 Vista Montemar
Situated in the prestigious, exclusive guard-gated community of Palmilla in the beautiful city of Laguna Niguel, sits this gorgeous, custom, quality built home with spectacular panoramic views of the canyon and the ocean!Take joy in each of the little details that give this home a unique and luxurious ambiance:custom double doors and decorative tile inset in the entryway, marble floor throughout the lower level, a stunning wrought iron stair railing, crown mouldings, art-niches, coffered ceilings and much more.The living room is a must see with a majestic fireplace and an impressively high vaulted ceiling.It has a main floor bedroom and an expansive master suites upstairs, both complete with en-suites.A lower level office is perfect to get some work done and a bonus room upstairs is a great place for a media, exercise, or hobby room.The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream with beautiful granite counters, custom cabinets, Viking stove, and double oven not to mention a separate wet bar and wine refrigerator.Exquisite landscape and hardscape are the finishing touches including a swimming pool with waterfall in the backyard and tranquil fountain to greet your guests in the front. The garage is a 3 car tandem with many built-ins and epoxy floor. Won't Last Long!
Property details for 31 Vista Montemar
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Palmilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,400 square feet of living space on a 9,187-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 655-321-24. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, a three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC13222976
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,400
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,187
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.211
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool, Valley, Trees Woods, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $176
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 65532124
- On Market Date
- 2013-10-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $266 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Trash Compactor
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Paved, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Stone
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Shared Septic
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palmilla (PAL)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Gated
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security
- Second HOA Dues
- $90
The record
Property History for 31 Vista Montemar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2013 | Sold | $1,875,000 | |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Listed for sale | $2,049,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31 Vista Montemar
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 06059C0438K 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, 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 130 of 132 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 131 of 132. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 42 of 132.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423251002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Loop, 6 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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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
- $1,762,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Listing information updated Oct 17, 2022 at 2:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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