Sold
26 Mercato sold on April 15, 2020 for $735,000, 2.6% below the $755,000 asking price after 156 days on the market; it was first listed at $799,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
26 Mercato, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,559 sq ft
- 4,800 sq ft lot
- Built 1988
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$735,000
Subdivision Monaco I (Niguel East)
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,365,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG25225270 (Sold).
The home
About 26 Mercato
Wonderfully updated Marina Hills 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home located at the end of a cul-de-sac on a charming tree-lined street in beautiful Laguna Niguel. Remodeled in 2015-2016, this home has it all! Light and bright showcase kitchen featuring quartz counters, decorative tile backsplash, new cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Some of the many interior highlights include dual pane Millguard windows and doors, wood-look flooring throughout the main level and upstairs baths, high baseboards, crown molding, ceiling fans in the living room and each bedroom, a fresh neutral color palette throughout and much more. In the main living area enjoy high ceilings, a separate spacious dining room, a romantic stacked stone fireplace and built-in cabinetry. The master bedroom suite features dark wood cabinets, dual sinks, quartz counters and a large walk-in closet. Separate interior laundry room. Dream backyard with waterfall spa, custom hardscape, firepit and built-in BBQ perfect for entertaining! Lushly landscaped private courtyard entryway leads to a large wrap-around patio. Home was re-piped with PEX piping; new high-end insulation added during the remodel. The two car garage offers lots of storage space with numerous built-in cabinets; epoxy floors. Marina Hills is a highly desirable resort-style community with fabulous amenities including an Olympic size pool, spa, clubhouse, outdoor BBQ area, tennis courts and tot lot. Low HOA, no Mello-Roos, low tax base! Welcome home!
Property details for 26 Mercato
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Monaco I (Niguel East) neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,559 square feet of living space on a 4,800-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 653-271-68. Highlights include city lights views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19216446
- Year Built
- 1988
- Builder
- Taylor Woodrow
- Builder Model
- French Country
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,559
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1102
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $155
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Marina Hills Planned Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 65327168
- On Market Date
- 2019-10-01
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Storage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Fenced, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monaco I (Niguel East) (MHM)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 26 Mercato
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Sold | $1,200,000 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeService |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Sold | $735,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 26 Mercato
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 06059C0439J effective December 3, 2009. 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, 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 229 of 229 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 229 of 229. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 177 of 229.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423303000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 173 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.
Monaco I (Niguel East) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $1,365,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $808
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 Monaco I (Niguel East) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Andorra | Sep 9, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 1,737 | $892 | 7 |
| 10 Son Bon | Jul 17, 2026 | $1,340,000 | 1,866 | $718 | 20 |
| 14 Genoa | Jun 5, 2026 | $1,390,000 | 1,426 | $975 | 5 |
| 30 Villamoura | May 14, 2026 | $1,520,000 | 1,841 | $826 | 22 |
| 14 Mercato | Apr 16, 2026 | $1,324,000 | 1,716 | $772 | 34 |
See 2 homes for sale in Monaco I (Niguel East) Laguna Niguel housing market
Schools
Schools for 26 Mercato
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Hidden Hills
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Lynette Colletta of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 8:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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