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17 Vista Montemar sold on October 5, 2018 for $2,760,000, 6.4% below the $2,950,000 asking price after 376 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
17 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,905 sq ft
- 9,430 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
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$2,760,000
Subdivision Palmilla
The home
About 17 Vista Montemar
Absolutely outstanding custom built residence located in the guard gated community of Palmilla in Laguna Niguel. This home not only offers exceptional privacy for its residents as well as "Ocean, Canyon, and Golf course views!" Just shy of 5,000 Sq Ft. This incredible home boast 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, formal entry, formal dining area, exceptional gourmet Kitchen inclusive of 2 Viking ovens, Decor 6 burner gas range, built-in refrigerator, granite counter tops, and much more. Master suite, w/its own private balcony, exceptional ocean views, separate sitting areas, bar area, custom bath, and walk-in closet/wardrobe. 700 Bottle wine cellar, two wet bar areas, one complete with an additional Viking refrigerator. Extremely open and spacious floor plan, including a custom mahogany main floor office suite with double glass doors for privacy and an adjoining full bath. Additional custom features include custom cabinetry throughout, French Beaumaniere honed limestone flooring, faux paint, solid wood doors, central air conditioning, water softener, and a 4 zoned high efficiency heating system. 2-2 car totally finished garages with epoxy flooring, custom cabinetry, and custom built wood doors. This custom residence can accommodate an expedient closing and occupancy. Minutes to shopping, freeways, schools... As well as, excellent proximity to Salt Creek beach, Ritz Carlton Resort, Dana Point Harbor, Laguna Beach and much much more! This is a must see!
Property details for 17 Vista Montemar
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Palmilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,905 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 655-311-21. Highlights include ocean views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18149166
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,905
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,430
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Ocean
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Niguel Summit
- Parcel Number
- 65531121
- On Market Date
- 2018-06-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palmilla (PAL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Guard, Security
The record
Property History for 17 Vista Montemar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2018 | Sold | $2,760,000 | |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Relisted | $2,950,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 17 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). 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, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Laguna Niguel sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
School District for 17 Vista Montemar
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
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 6:57 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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