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181 Monarch Bay Drive sold on December 16, 2016 for $4,400,000, 2.1% below the $4,495,000 asking price after 49 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
181 Monarch Bay Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,300 sq ft
- 13,440 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
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$4,400,000
Subdivision Monarch Bay
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $12,400,000
The home
About 181 Monarch Bay Drive
Absolutely exceptional opportunity to own in the coveted, guard-gated community of "Monarch Bay"! This single story, "Santa Barbara Spanish" style home was completely renovated (int/ext) in 2011! Located on quiet cul-de-sac with privacy and spectacular ocean/Catalina views, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, each bedroom features its own private en-suite bathroom. Master bedroom features spacious closet, bathroom with soaking tub, luxurious carpeting, La Cantina stacking doors that open up to the beautiful ocean breeze/views and rear yard. Bring the outdoors in with La Cantina stacking doors that completely open the courtyard, great room and rear yard into one phenomenally expansive space for entertaining! Custom Paul Ferrante lighting, dual Sub-Zero glass front refrigerator/freezers, dual Bosch dishwashers, 6 burner+griddle, double oven, Wolf stove and microwave, Cesarstone counters, onyx island, custom built-in cabinetry with wine storage and 90 bottle, dual temperature zone Perlick wine refrigeration unit! Boasting a 5 car garage, courtyard pool & infinity spa, tankless water heaters, A/C, Central heat, water softener and whole house water filtration system, this truly is a "no expense spared" home that you do not want to miss!
Property details for 181 Monarch Bay Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Bay neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 4,300 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 670-121-02. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and an attached five-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC16735102
- Year Built
- 1965
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,300
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 13,440
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 5
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $2,400
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- Parcel Number
- 67012102
- On Market Date
- 2016-10-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $200 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Bay (MB)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gated
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community
- Land Lease
- Yes
The record
Property History for 181 Monarch Bay Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2016 | Sold | $4,400,000 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Listed for sale | $4,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 181 Monarch Bay Drive
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 06059C0501K 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.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 56 of 59 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 59 of 59. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 59 of 59.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 33 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 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.
Monarch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $12,400,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $3,222
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Monarch Bay Drive | Oct 16, 2026 | $13,300,000 | 3,662 | $3,632 | 0 |
| 20 Monarch Bay | Sep 18, 2026 | $12,400,000 | 3,849 | $3,222 | 35 |
| 416 Monarch Bay | Aug 25, 2026 | $12,195,000 | 2,720 | $4,483 | 0 |
| 92 Monarch Bay | Jul 7, 2026 | $13,250,000 | 3,358 | $3,946 | 127 |
| 31 Monarch Bay Drive | Jun 4, 2026 | $17,500,000 | 6,284 | $2,785 | 192 |
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Schools
School District for 181 Monarch Bay Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Bob Wolff of Harcourts Prime Properties
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 12:42 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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