Sold
8 Dorchester sold on May 2, 2016 for $1,204,125, 3.7% below the $1,250,000 asking price after 40 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
8 Dorchester, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,839 sq ft
- 5,220 sq ft lot
- Built 1992
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$1,204,125
The home
About 8 Dorchester
Gorgeous Ocean Ranch Executive Home with Prime Location Across from the Park. Interior Features Include 4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Bathrooms, NEW Paint, NEW Carpet, NEW Hardwood Flooring, NEW Professional Stainless Kitchen Appliances, NEW Soft Close Shaker Kitchen Cabinets, NEW Quartz Counters in Kitchen & Bathrooms, NEW Windows, NEW Master Bathroom Tile & Backsplash, NEW Fixtures, NEW Marvin Windows Downstairs, Formal Living Room/Dining Room with Amazing Hardwood Flooring and Two Story Ceilings, Kitchen with Soft Close Cabinets, Quartz Counters, Vaulted Ceilings with Recessed Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting, Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances Including a NEW Refrigerator, Breakfast Area, Family Room with Backyard Access, Media Niche and a Fireplace, Downstairs Master Suite with Fireplace, Nice Bay Window and Backyard Access and Attached Master Bathroom with Tile flooring, Separate Tub & Shower, Dual Sinks and a Spacious Walk In Closet, Inside Laundry Room with a Utility Sink and Ample Storage, Upstairs Non-Master Bedroom with Attached Bathroom and Plenty of Linen Cabinet or Closet Storage. This Home also has an Attached 3 Car Garage, Backyard Patio with Outdoor Dining Area, Built In BBQ, Lush. Mature Landscaping and Nice Curb Appeal!!
Property details for 8 Dorchester
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Ocean Ranch ~ Executive neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 2,839 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 673-741-04. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC16062126
- Year Built
- 1992
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,839
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,220
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Park Greenbelt
- HOA Dues
- $350
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Ocean Ranch
- Parcel Number
- 67374104
- On Market Date
- 2016-03-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $395 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Dual
- Fireplace
- Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Water
- See Remarks
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ocean Ranch ~ Executive (BBE)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community
- Second HOA Dues
- $45
- Second HOA Name
- Bear Brand
The record
Property History for 8 Dorchester
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2016 | Sold | $1,204,125 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8 Dorchester
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 06059C0502K 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.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 1 of 209 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 201 of 209. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 203 of 209.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423322003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 84 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.
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Schools
Schools for 8 Dorchester
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Malcolm
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Kevin Sanchez of Harcourts Prime Properties
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:30 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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