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34 Vista Montemar sold on August 16, 2022 for $3,370,000, 0.7% below the $3,395,000 asking price after 55 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
34 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,047 sq ft
- 9,450 sq ft lot
- Built 2000
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$3,370,000
Subdivision Palmilla
The home
About 34 Vista Montemar
This rare single-level home is located in the gated enclave of Palmilla, an exclusive collection of luxury homes situated along the ridgeline at the top of the hill in Laguna Niguel. At an elevation of approximately 736ft, this beautiful home enjoys true panoramic views of the mountains and city lights from nearly every room. Meticulous attention to every detail is evident in the thoughtful design and construction of this custom-built home. The open layout was formulated specifically to maximize the views from every angle and 10,12 and 14ft ceilings, large windows and palladium french doors ensure that this entertainer’s delight blends seamlessly with the spectacular panorama. A large great room with a bar area, a gourmet kitchen with upgraded stainless-steel appliances and a butler’s pantry, a formal dining room and a formal office complete this 4 bedroom layout. The private master suite features a fireplace, dual vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. Designer upgrades include a Honduras Mahogany front door, wainscoting and 8 inch crown molding, quarter sawn oak hardwood floors, solid-core 8ft doors, Jado and KW faucets and a built-in audio system. Experience coastal California living at its finest in this prime location just up the hill from the world-renowned Ritz Carlton and Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach resorts and the El Niguel Country Club. Minutes from the charm of downtown Laguna Beach Village and some of Southern California's finest beaches.
Property details for 34 Vista Montemar
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Palmilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,047 square feet of living space on a 9,450-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 655-321-09. Highlights include city lights and hill views, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22075813
- Year Built
- 2000
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,047
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,450
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2169
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $399
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Niguel Summit
- Parcel Number
- 65532109
- On Market Date
- 2022-04-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Phone System, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Water To Refrigerator, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 4
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylights, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Quake Bracing, Slab, Tie Down
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Value In Land
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Oversized, Private
- Fencing
- Glass, New Condition, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palmilla (PAL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Guard, Security
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 34 Vista Montemar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2022 | Sold | $3,370,000 | |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 34 Vista Montemar
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 185 of 185 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 182 of 185. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 32 of 185.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423251008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Loop, 6 Level 2 ports). 41 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
School District for 34 Vista Montemar
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Aug 16, 2022 at 3:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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