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12 Danforth Avenue sold on April 12, 2021 for $1,395,000, 2.1% below the $1,425,000 asking price after 8 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,299,900. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
12 Danforth Avenue, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,148 sq ft
- 6,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1987
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$1,395,000
Subdivision Palisades
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,240,000
The home
About 12 Danforth Avenue
The Palisades! Most popular floor plan with the largest kitchen and family room! 4 bedroom Plus HUGE Bonus room or a 5 bedroom with gorgeous panoramic views (city lights and sunsets) and an entertaining backyard, with pool, spa and built-in BBQ Bar! This is a beautiful Standard Pacific home located on a great cul-de-sac and walking distance to George White Elem and Chapparosa Park. Kitchen has been remodeled with gorgeous chestnut tone maple cabinetry, enlarged center island, all newer stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Oversized family room and great bar area make this the ultimate family hangout! Main level flooring offers natural slate and wood laminate giving a great natural vibe. 2 of the 3 bathrooms have remodeled chestnut tone maple vanities and the upstairs guest bath has a gorgeous newer step in shower! One main floor bedroom is a great size and adjacent bathroom offers a tub/shower. Upstairs is a very large master bedroom with a large walk-in closet! Bathroom offers oval tub and shower and large master vanity area. The views from the upstairs are magnificent! Also upstairs are 2 identical size bedrooms plus an enormous bonus room! The entertaining backyard is what everyone is hoping to find! Large pool, spa, seating bar and NEW built in BBQ! Enjoy year round views of the ever changing hills and the sunsets will amaze! Trails thru Chapparosa Park to Salt Creek Beach (tunneled) no need to cross a street! 4 mi. to Dana Point Harbor & 5 to Lag Bch.
Property details for 12 Danforth Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Palisades neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 3,148 square feet of living space on a 6,000-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 649-531-16. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21031814
- Year Built
- 1987
- Builder
- Standard Pacific
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,148
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1377
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Meadow, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pool, Trees Woods
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $77
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Laguna Heights COmm
- Parcel Number
- 64953116
- On Market Date
- 2021-03-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Sunken Living Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Brick, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Yard
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic, Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 325
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palisades (LHP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Picnic Area, Playground, Trails
The record
Property History for 12 Danforth Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Sold | $1,395,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900 | |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Price increased | $1,425,000 | From $1,299,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 12 Danforth Avenue
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 06059C0439J effective December 3, 2009. 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 2 of 297 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 296 of 297. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 295 of 297.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423313000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.5 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 130 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.
Palisades home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $2,240,000
- Median days on market
- 9
- Median per sq ft
- $856
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 Palisades sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sand Pointe | Aug 26, 2026 | $3,145,000 | 3,148 | $999 | 2 |
| 19 Malibu | Jul 2, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 3,240 | $864 | 9 |
| 35 Malibu | Jun 30, 2026 | $2,250,000 | 2,629 | $856 | 0 |
| 3 Capri | May 26, 2026 | $2,550,000 | 2,604 | $979 | 16 |
| 12 Thornapple | May 26, 2026 | $2,201,785 | 3,148 | $699 | 6 |
Schools
Schools for 12 Danforth Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- George White
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Point
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Darel Rosen of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 13, 2022 at 1:19 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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