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47 Vista Montemar sold on December 18, 2017 for $1,981,342, 0.9% below the $1,999,900 asking price after 315 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,199,900. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
47 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,330 sq ft
- 10,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
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$1,981,342
Subdivision Palmilla
The home
About 47 Vista Montemar
This 180-degree panoramic ocean view private estate sits on the canyon at the end of guard-gated Palmilla on a pool-sized lot with only one neighbor. The majestic palms gracing the front lawn hint at the grand two-story entry and dramatic staircase. This custom home maximizes natural light and sit-down ocean views through its vaulted ceilings and plentiful picture windows and sliders, as well as its great room layout that includes the kitchen, family room, eating area and wet bar. The kitchen includes an oversized island with a 5-burner stove and prep sink, an abundance of counter space, and an extra workstation. The family room has a fireplace with a mosaic-stone hearth, surround sound, and recessed lighting. Downstairs also has a formal living room with a custom fireplace and Tuscan columns, a formal dining room with tray ceiling and custom built-in cabinetry, and a full bedroom and bath. Upstairs, the en suite master includes a separate sitting area with two-way fireplace, multiple walk-in closets, wet bar, and the most expansive ocean views in the home. The master living space continues outside with the 500+ square foot balcony that offers spectacular ocean, canyon, and sunset views. There are three additional large bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms upstairs. Adjacent to the Aliso Summit Hiking Trail, this home is less than 10 minutes to the beach, the Ritz, and the Monarch Beach Golf Links, and is zoned for top-rated schools.
Property details for 47 Vista Montemar
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Palmilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,330 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 655-321-16. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC17174820
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,330
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,500
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 7
- View
- Coastline, Canyon, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $176
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Palmilla
- Parcel Number
- 65532116
- On Market Date
- 2017-07-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $267 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palmilla (PAL)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Dues Paid Monthly, Guard
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors, Security Guard
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- Niguel Summit
The record
Property History for 47 Vista Montemar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2017 | Sold | $1,981,342 | |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Relisted | $2,199,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 47 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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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
- 422
- Median price
- $1,772,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $821
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 47 Vista Montemar
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Moulton
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Veronica Encinas of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 11:42 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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