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18 Carmel Woods sold on September 28, 2018 for $2,700,000, 8.5% below the $2,950,000 asking price after 165 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,488,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
18 Carmel Woods, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 5,544 sq ft
- 27,298 sq ft lot
- Built 1992
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$2,700,000
Subdivision Ocean Ranch ~ Custom
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,153,750
The home
About 18 Carmel Woods
An elegant Ocean Ranch pool estate sited on a 27,000 sq ft lot, nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, offers many refined finishes and architectural details. This coastal/traditional style home features a natural stone façade, wood siding, a dramatic foyer with two-story ceilings and a main floor bedroom suite. The living room with floor to ceiling windows, and the dining room with a picture window both enjoy panoramic ocean views. With a large center island and new stainless appliances, the kitchen is ready for any gathering. The open family room has an inviting atmosphere, with Brazilian teak wood floors, stone fireplace, wet bar, and wood-paneled ceilings. An impressive venue for entertaining, the oversized backyard has expansive patios, a large grassy side yard, and a built-in BBQ island with a bar. The master suite has an ocean view retreat, a private view deck, fireplace and a walk-in closet. Sunny & cheerful, the master bath has a skylight, jetted tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Architectural details such as coffered ceilings, arched doorways and columns give the home a romantic appeal. An upstairs media room or 5-bedroom, an office with built-in cabinetry, and a side-loading 4-car garage with a sport/motor court add versatility to the floor plan. Located in a blue-ribbon school district, only 2.5 miles from local beach, and nearby to St. Margaret's school and walking distance to St. Anne's private school this home has something for everyone.
Property details for 18 Carmel Woods
This 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Ocean Ranch ~ Custom neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 5,544 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 673-791-09. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached four-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18067622
- Year Built
- 1992
- Builder
- Custom
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,544
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 27,298
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $340
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- First Services
- Parcel Number
- 67379109
- On Market Date
- 2018-03-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $390 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Bath, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cape Cod
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Level, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Community, In Ground, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ocean Ranch ~ Custom (BBC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Dues Paid Monthly, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $50
- Second HOA Name
- Bear Brand
The record
Property History for 18 Carmel Woods
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2018 | Sold | $2,700,000 | |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Listed for sale | $3,488,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 18 Carmel Woods
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 42 of 42 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 42 of 42. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 13 of 42.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423322002, 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.
Ocean Ranch ~ Custom home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $5,153,750
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $943
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Ocean Ranch ~ Custom sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Fern Canyon | Oct 6, 2026 | $5,525,000 | 6,112 | $904 | 5 |
| 5 Marsh Creek | Sep 14, 2026 | $5,995,000 | 5,411 | $1,108 | 10 |
| 5 Ebony Glade | Jun 4, 2026 | $4,100,000 | 6,799 | $603 | 162 |
| 1 Elk Grove Ln | Apr 27, 2026 | $6,850,000 | 6,647 | $1,031 | 17 |
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Schools
Schools for 18 Carmel Woods
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 Giulietta Wilson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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