Sold
31871 Monarch Crest sold on October 30, 2020 for $5,800,000, 4.9% below the $6,100,000 asking price after 125 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,995,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31871 Monarch Crest, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 8 baths
- 7,818 sq ft
- 9,145 sq ft lot
- Built 2005
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$5,800,000
The home
About 31871 Monarch Crest
Life at the top brings unsurpassed rewards at this stunning ocean-view estate in Laguna Niguel’s exceptionally exclusive guard-gated community of The Pinnacle at Monarch Point. Crowning a beautiful hill, the custom residence overlooks Three Arch Bay and South Laguna, with panoramic views from most indoor and outdoor areas embracing the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, city lights, and the coastline as far as Palos Verdes Peninsula. A saltwater pool, infinity spa and fire pit complement the backyard, which is an ideal spot for entertaining and view-gazing, while a stone exterior and formal gardens enrich the front. Extending approx. 7,818 s.f., the 3-level home is equally grand indoors, where a 2-story entry reveals a chandelier and a semi-circular floating staircase. Enjoy 5 bedrooms and 8 baths, including dual master suites and a secondary bedroom with secret door to a wood-paneled library with coffered ceiling and kitchenette. Sophisticated style embellishes all areas, including a living room with an entertainment center that features a hideaway TV and a granite bar with refrigerator and storage. Ocean views from a bay window set the scene in a designer kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, a large island, coffee bar, beamed ceiling, walk-in pantry, wine storage, and top-tier appliances including a 6-burner range with griddle, warming drawers, 3 dishwashers and 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators. An elevator serves all levels, including a basement with 5-car garage.
Property details for 31871 Monarch Crest
This 5-bedroom, 8-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Point Custom neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 7,818 square feet of living space on a 9,145-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2005. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-341-17. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached five-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20103197
- Year Built
- 2005
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 7,818
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,145
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2099
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 5
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $518.35
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pinnacle at Monarch
- Parcel Number
- 65834117
- On Market Date
- 2020-05-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bar, Wired For Sound, Instant Hot Water, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Patio Home
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Parking
- Driveway, Underground, Garage
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Association
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Point Custom (MPC)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Jogging Path, Meeting Room, Pool, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $205
- Second HOA Name
- Monarch Point HOA
The record
Property History for 31871 Monarch Crest
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 | Sold | $5,800,000 | |
| Oct 17, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 3, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Price reduced | $6,100,000 | From $6,590,000 |
| May 29, 2020 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31871 Monarch Crest
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 146 of 148 residential locations in this census block. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 2 of 148. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 129 of 148.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423243004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 28 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.
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- 424
- Median price
- $1,767,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $821
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Schools
Schools for 31871 Monarch Crest
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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Listed by Edward Jacuinde of Edward Jacuinde Real Estate
Listing information updated Aug 13, 2026 at 12:48 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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