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31276 Palma Drive sold on September 18, 2020 for $1,075,000, at the asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31276 Palma Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,954 sq ft
- 3,264 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
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$1,075,000
Subdivision Monarch Summit I
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,609,500
The home
About 31276 Palma Drive
Endless views of the azure Pacific and sparkling city lights provide an idyllic backdrop for this refined, single-level home. Located in beautiful Laguna Niguel, in the beach-close community of Monarch Summit I, this 3 bed/2 bath home has been thoughtfully remodeled to create a spacious great room with views from every angle. The charming courtyard provides the perfect entry & space for outdoor privacy. The home offers an open floor plan that is light & bright w/vaulted ceilings, and a reimagined kitchen that will thrill any chef, with granite counters, large center island w/gas cooktop, crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and lots of workspace & storage. The family/great room, drenched in natural sunlight and anchored by a cozy fireplace, offers sit-down views, a sliding glass door that allows sea breezes inside, and flows openly to the kitchen & dining area providing abundant entertaining space! The bright & airy master retreat includes step-in shower and a separate jetted soaking tub. Spacious secondary bedrooms are perfect for guests and/or a home office, and the second bathroom is conveniently located just across the hall. Other highlights include an attached 2 car garage, large driveway, and inside laundry. Quiet and well-maintained, Monarch Summit I amenities include pool, spa, and a large clubhouse w/full kitchen. Close to world famous beaches and resorts, golf, shopping and restaurants. Welcome to Life on The Hill!
Property details for 31276 Palma Drive
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Summit I neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,954 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 658-064-56. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20172107
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,954
- 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
- City Lights, Coastline, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- HOA Dues
- $385
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Monarch Summitt I
- Parcel Number
- 65806456
- On Market Date
- 2020-08-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Shutters
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 168
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Summit I (MS1)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 31276 Palma Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2020 | Sold | $1,075,000 | |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 23, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31276 Palma 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 41 of 42 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 42. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 200 Mbps, at 2 of 42.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423244013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 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 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Summit I sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30991 Carrara Road | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 1,602 | $968 | 4 |
| 31272 Palma | Jul 9, 2026 | $1,805,000 | 1,904 | $948 | 29 |
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Schools
School District for 31276 Palma 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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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