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31097 Montesa Drive sold on September 28, 2020 for $820,000, 3.3% below the $848,000 asking price after 126 days on the market; it was first listed at $898,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
31097 Montesa Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,605 sq ft
- 3,264 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
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$820,000
Subdivision Monarch Summit I
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,609,500
The home
About 31097 Montesa Drive
Move in ready & stunning single level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on the highest cul-de-sac street in the neighborhood. This gem is conveniently located just steps to one of the two community pools and recreation rooms. The home was updated with new tile flooring, vinyl windows & doors, copper piping, newer A/C & hot water heater, stainless kitchen appliances, custom kitchen cabinetry and granite countertops. Spa like bathrooms. Open concept floorplan. Vaulted ceilings. Lovely gated private patio. 2 car attached garage. Interior laundry room. Tons of storage. Surrounded by greenbelts and views of mountains, city & ocean. Beautiful walking paths to enjoy daily. The Monarch Summit 1 community features 2 community clubhouses with full kitchens, 2 pools & spas and well maintained greenbelts. Minutes to favorite coastal destinations of Salt Creek Park, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo with shopping, dining, beaches, business and entertainment galore. Living the so-cal lifestyle dream.
Property details for 31097 Montesa Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Summit I neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,605 square feet of living space on a 3,264-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-062-08. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20074765
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,605
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,264
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0749
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt
- HOA Dues
- $370
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Monarch Summit 1
- Parcel Number
- 65806208
- On Market Date
- 2020-04-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Close To Clubhouse, Cul De Sac, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Patio, See Remarks
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 2
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Summit I (MS1)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Pool, Sauna, Spa Hot Tub, Trash
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 31097 Montesa Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | Sold | $820,000 | |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Listed for sale | $898,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31097 Montesa 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 18 of 18 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 9 of 18. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 200 Mbps, at 1 of 18.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423244006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 34 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.
Monarch Summit I home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $1,609,500
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $979
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Summit I sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23022 Andria | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,210,000 | 1,329 | $910 | 0 |
| 31042 Carrara | Sep 14, 2026 | $1,669,000 | 1,602 | $1,042 | 60 |
| 31071 Almara Lane | Aug 26, 2026 | $1,315,000 | 1,329 | $989 | 9 |
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Schools
School District for 31097 Montesa Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Kristine Gelbart of Windermere Homes and Estates
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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