Sold
18 Vista Montemar sold on April 16, 2019 for $2,100,000, 6.6% below the $2,249,000 asking price after 284 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,448,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
18 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,611 sq ft
- 9,350 sq ft lot
- Built 1997
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$2,100,000
Subdivision Palmilla
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC23180492 (Sold).
The home
About 18 Vista Montemar
View, View, Panoramic view! WE ARE MOTIVATED! MAKE US AN OFFER! Enjoy ocean breezes and sunny days high above the beach cities! Endless sky, rolling hills & valley views during the day! After sunset, city lights abound with color. This custom-built home in the exclusive, guard-gated community of Palmilla, high above the cities of South Orange County is incredibly beautiful. This is an open view with no homes below you with rooftops obstructing your view.
The welcoming, dramatic entry foyer impresses your guests with immaculate, sparkling marble tile, an exquisite staircase, and an attractive chandelier framed by a cathedral ceiling. The foyer opens to the inviting living room and dining room, an open floor plan, but your busy kitchen is discreetly hidden from view by the butler's pantry.
Do you need a spacious office? There is an impressive office with built-in Cherrywood cabinets and desk. Wood flooring warms the family room, open bar and kitchen. Enjoy panoramic views from the dining room, family room and kitchen. Maple cabinets adorn the spectacular kitchen. You can enjoy morning coffee, breakfast and later, dinner.
There is a private, downstairs bedroom with an ensuite full bath.
The master bedroom, retreat, master balcony and majestic bathroom all have spectacular views. Across the foyer are three more bedrooms and two more bathrooms.
The private, solar-heated, saltwater pool and spa is so inviting. Guard-gated community
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Property details for 18 Vista Montemar
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Palmilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,611 square feet of living space on a 9,350-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 655-311-16. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18140342
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,611
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,350
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2146
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $98
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Niguel Summit
- Parcel Number
- 65531116
- On Market Date
- 2018-06-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Multi Sided, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mediterranean
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Glass
- Pool Features
- Filtered, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private, Solar Heat, Salt Water
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palmilla (PAL)
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Guard, Security, Trails
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $183
- Second HOA Name
- Palmilla
The record
Property History for 18 Vista Montemar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2023 | Sold | $3,550,000 | Compass |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Sold | $2,100,000 | |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Listed for sale | $2,448,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 18 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 185 of 185 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 182 of 185. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 32 of 185.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423251008, 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). 43 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
- 423
- Median price
- $1,760,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 18 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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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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