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31522 Crystal Sands Drive sold on January 10, 2020 for $720,000, 1.2% below the $729,000 asking price after 59 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
31522 Crystal Sands Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,442 sq ft
- 2,172 sq ft lot
- Built 1964
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$720,000
Subdivision Pacific Island Village 1
The home
About 31522 Crystal Sands Drive
This lovely Single Level home sits on a hilltop above Monarch Beach and exclusive coastline resorts, with a view north that includes Saddleback Mtn and daily sunsets that can be extraordinary!
The home is a 2BR 2BA, single level attached home with added den/sunroom. Both bedrooms have attached bathrooms.
Removed from the streets below, you feel you’re on your own private island within the Pacific Island Hilltop.
The property retains its original 1960’s Mid-century modern elements. There is only one small step at the double door front entry.
The living room is open to the dining, kitchen & den – and features crown moldings, plantation shutters, wood floors, custom lighting, & fireplace. The kitchen has white cabinets, beveled glass doors and stone countertops. Views from both the Kitchen & Dining area look across the rear yard and beyond the Hilltop to mountains in the distance during the day, and City Lights at night.
This is a smartly located hilltop property with surprising privacy, within a quiet and well-maintained community.
Pacific Island Village 1 was the first community built on The Hilltop in the 1960's. The tree lined community features impressive ocean views from several locations. Casual living high above the resorts – within close proximity to everything everyone loves about the Laguna Beach / Dana Point Resort Areas, hiking trails and parks. Planned community of attached single level homes. Low tax rate & no mello roos. No Age Restrictions In PIV 1.
Property details for 31522 Crystal Sands Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Pacific Island Village 1 neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,442 square feet of living space on a 2,172-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-081-01. Highlights include city lights and mountain views, a community pool, a fireplace, single-story living, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19232994
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,442
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,172
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0499
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Mountains, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $420
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pacific Island Village 1
- Parcel Number
- 65808101
- On Market Date
- 2019-10-01
- Zoning
- PUD
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Concrete, Fire Proof
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero Lot Line
- Parking
- Garage, Off Street
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic, Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 111
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Pacific Island Village 1 (PV1)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Insurance, Meeting Room, Pool, Recreation Room, Water
The record
Property History for 31522 Crystal Sands Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2020 | Sold | $720,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Listed for sale | $729,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31522 Crystal Sands Drive
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 17 of 17 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 10 of 17. Fixed wireless: AT&T, up to 25 Mbps, at 2 of 17.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423244005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 24 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
- 424
- Median price
- $1,762,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 31522 Crystal Sands Drive
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 Jim Allensworth of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:54 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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