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5 Fair Elms sold on September 1, 2016 for $850,000, at the asking price after 67 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 1, 2016

5 Fair Elms, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,604 sq ft
  • 7,560 sq ft lot
  • Built 1985

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$850,000

MLS# OC16104532

Subdivision Palisades

9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,240,000

The home

About 5 Fair Elms

SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN, AWESOME YARD WITH ROCK POOL, SPA, SLIDE & WATER FALL AND UPGRADES THROUGHOUT! Exceptional curb appeal with 3 car garage, impressive entry with custom wood front door leading to a large foyer, spacious living and dining room with cathedral ceilings and a stunning kitchen with upgraded granite countertops, updated cabinets with glass fronts and upgraded appliances, sink and designer faucet, raised bar seating, pantry, breakfast nook, and opens to the large family room with ledger accented fireplace wall and crown molding. Upgraded travertine flooring and upgraded baseboards, custom crown molding and upgraded lighting fixtures and switches. Spacious master suite with double door entry, vaulted ceilings, large master bathroom with separate tub and shower enclosure, large vanity with dual sinks and walk-in closet with custom closet organizers. Large second bedroom and large deck, plenty of linen cabinet in the hallway, full size inside laundry room with plenty of cabinets, and main floor bedroom and full bath and 3 car garage. Entertainer's dream yard with custom pebble tech pool & spa with custom rock, slide, waterfall, BBQ island with ledger stone accents, planters and palm trees.

Property details for 5 Fair Elms

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Palisades neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 2,604 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 649-391-02. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and Mediterranean architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC16104532
Year Built
1985
Living Area (sq ft)
2,604
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,560
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Park Greenbelt, Trees Woods
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$70
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Laguna Heights Master Association
Parcel Number
64939102
On Market Date
2016-05-16
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Screens
Doors
Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Accessibility
Parking

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Exterior Features
Barbecue, Rain Gutters
Roof
Spanish Tile
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Paved, Sprinkler System, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Fencing
Stucco Wall
Pool Features
In Ground, Pebble, Private
Spa
In Ground, Private
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Palisades (LHP)
Community Features
Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 5 Fair Elms

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 1, 2016 Sold $850,000
May 16, 2016 Listed for sale $850,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5 Fair Elms

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 06059C0443J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

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 79 of 79 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 79 of 79. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 14 of 79.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423153003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 173 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.

Palisades home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
9
Median price
$2,240,000
Median days on market
9
Median per sq ft
$856

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Palisades sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
2 Sand Pointe Aug 26, 2026 $3,145,000 3,148 $999 2
19 Malibu Jul 2, 2026 $2,800,000 3,240 $864 9
35 Malibu Jun 30, 2026 $2,250,000 2,629 $856 0
3 Capri May 26, 2026 $2,550,000 2,604 $979 16
12 Thornapple May 26, 2026 $2,201,785 3,148 $699 6

Schools

School District for 5 Fair Elms

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.

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Listed by Kamran Montazami of Re/Max Premier Realty

Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 5:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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