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16 Santa Barbara Place sold on August 17, 2020 for $2,025,000, 2.4% below the $2,075,000 asking price after 13 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
16 Santa Barbara Place, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,731 sq ft
- 7,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$2,025,000
Subdivision Estates (RN)
The home
About 16 Santa Barbara Place
Sophisticated custom estate home designed by renowned architect Robert Hidey in The Estates at Rancho Niguel, an exclusive/private/gated enclave of 30 custom homes. With 3,731 sf of indoor living area plus approx 500 sf of protected outdoor living, this home features 5 bedrooms, great room, spacious bonus room, 4 full baths, and 4 fireplaces. Back yard enjoys expansive rolling hills and city light views, complete with swimming pool, jacuzzi, and built-in barbeque. The owner has completed architectural plans that provide for a future cabana that will top off a fabulous back yard entertainment area. Or use the space for an addition to the house. Central courtyard with outdoor fireplace provides more options for outdoor dining/guest entertainment. Kitchen includes quartz countertops, Viking appliances, large kitchen island. Master bedroom suite features wonderfully lit reading retreat, fireplace, dual bath vanities, dual walk in closets, and custom walk-in/no-door shower. Kohler faucets, sinks, and toilets throughout the house. Solid core doors and interior walls insulated for sound. Unique floorplan design has an abundance of Andersen windows and French doors offering plenty of natural light. South facing rear yard avoids hot, setting sun rays in afternoons. The Club at Rancho Niguel, master association rec center, includes pools, spa, racquetball/tennis courts, volleyball/basketball courts, fitness gym, playgrounds, and multi-purpose room – all just a half-mile walk away.
Property details for 16 Santa Barbara Place
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Estates (RN) neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 3,731 square feet of living space on a 7,200-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 654-541-04. Highlights include city lights and hill views, a private pool and a community spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20126071
- Year Built
- 1998
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,731
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1653
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $75
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Estates
- Parcel Number
- 65454104
- On Market Date
- 2020-06-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $300 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, French Doors Atrium Doors, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, Gas, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Bay Windows, Double Pane Windows, French Mullioned, Screens, Stained Glass
- Doors
- Atrium Doors, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters, Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Frame, Glass, Stone Veneer, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Permanent, Slab
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Covered, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, On Site, Porte Cochere, Private, On Street
- Fencing
- Block, Privacy, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Permits, Private, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground, Permits
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Estates (RN) (RNET)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Fire Detection System, Security Gate, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $225
- Second HOA Name
- Rancho Niguel Combined
The record
Property History for 16 Santa Barbara Place
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | Sold | $2,025,000 | |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Listed for sale | $2,075,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 16 Santa Barbara Place
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 06059C0437J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
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 32 of 32 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 23 of 32.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423361003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 160 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
- $1,767,500
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $821
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 16 Santa Barbara Place
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Marian Bergeson
- Middle
- Aliso Niguel
- High
- Aliso Niguel
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by John Kaye of John Kaye, Broker
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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