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28872 El Apajo sold on July 29, 2016 for $875,000, at the asking price after 58 days on the market; it was first listed at $850,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jul 29, 2016

28872 El Apajo, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,065 sq ft
  • 5,500 sq ft lot
  • Built 1988

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$875,000

MLS# OC16116827

Subdivision Mandevilla

6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,762,500

The home

About 28872 El Apajo

Amazing floor plan with incredible views! Located on a private cul-de-sac on one of the most well-located and desirable streets in Rancho Niguel, this 2065 sqft home offers great flow with 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 3 car garage. Soaring ceilings upon entrance create a gorgeous open concept formal living and dining room with lots of natural lighting. Separate family room with cozy fireplace creates the perfect family gathering area. Sunny kitchen with center island and quaint breakfast nook overlooks family room. Upstairs boasts 4 large bedrooms including master retreat. Beautiful master suite with vaulted ceiling, custom closet with built-in drawers and cabinets, French doors to private balcony, and relaxing master bath. Two of the spacious secondary bedrooms also feature custom built-in closets. Step outside to entertainer's dream--pool-sized backyard with lush landscaping, separate dining and lounge areas with built-in electric heaters, and gorgeous sunset views! Short walk to trails, playgrounds, and fishing lake at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Club Rancho Niguel privileges included with 8 tennis courts, 2 heated pools, weight room, racquetball, volleyball and playground. You cannot beat this price and location. This home has everything!

Property details for 28872 El Apajo

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Mandevilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 2,065 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 654-593-23. Highlights include hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a three-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC16116827
Year Built
1988
Living Area (sq ft)
2,065
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,500
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Hills
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$169
HOA Frequency
Monthly
Parcel Number
65459323
On Market Date
2016-06-01
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Roof
Clay
Lot Features
Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Paved, Yard
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Mandevilla (RN) (RNM)
Community Features
Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Fitness Center, Other Courts, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

The record

Property History for 28872 El Apajo

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 29, 2016 Sold $875,000
Jun 1, 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 28872 El Apajo

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 06059C0437J effective December 3, 2009. 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 59 of 59 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 25 Mbps, at 42 of 59.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423361007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 160 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.

Mandevilla home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
6
Median price
$1,762,500
Median days on market
7
Median per sq ft
$854

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Mandevilla sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
28931 Via Pasatiempo Jul 8, 2026 $2,125,000 2,488 $854 27
28762 Rancho Del Lago Jul 7, 2026 $1,565,000 2,084 $751 5
29021 Via Pasatiempo May 11, 2026 $1,770,000 2,065 $857 8
28661 Rancho Del Sol Mar 13, 2026 $1,760,000 1,924 $915 6
28932 El Apajo Mar 11, 2026 $1,765,000 2,065 $855 9

Schools

School District for 28872 El Apajo

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

The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.

Living in Laguna Niguel covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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Listed by Lori McGuire of RE/MAX Select One

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:10 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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