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12 Fair Elms sold on May 1, 2023 for $2,230,000, 6.9% below the $2,395,000 asking price after 21 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
12 Fair Elms, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,034 sq ft
- 10,050 sq ft lot
- Built 1985
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$2,230,000
Subdivision Palisades
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,240,000
The home
About 12 Fair Elms
Should you dare to dream of the ideal floor plan, you just found it! This home was designed by 2 architects that made those dreams a reality! Located in the highly coveted Palisades neighborhood, in the cul-de-sac, offering over 4030 sq. ft. of amazing living space. (Be sure to checkout the floor plan supplement) From the curb, Coastal California Native vibe to the backyard tropical paradise, this 10,000 sq ft. lot will meet all your expectations. 5 bedrooms PLUS Bonus room hangout AND Library upstairs incl. Office/guest bedroom downstairs, Mudroom, laundry room and incredible Master bath area! The giant gourmet kitchen with incredible walk thru pantry/Butlers pantry, double refrig's incl., custom attached laundry room with French door to the side yard, niche for your full size commercial built-in refrigerator, double wall ovens, custom cabinetry, two sinks, large seating/gourmet space island and a very spacious eating area for 10 or more! "This kitchen is for dancing"! The Indoor/outdoor spaces blend seamlessly bringing nature to the senses with multiple sets of French doors and custom windows throughout. Huge family room with custom cabinets, seating bar, home work/office stations, wet bar w/wine frig. & an attached Guest room/play room (Full bath down). The second floor is amazing w/ 4 bedrooms, bonus room plus library and 3 full baths. The details make this home so special! One secondary bedroom offers a large en-suite with claw foot tub! Another bedroom has a back balcony and the spiral exterior staircase meets the master bedroom entry. Now the backyard: Tropical grotto pool and spa with 2 waterfalls and a WATER SLIDE, gorgeous fire place with hearth and mantle, in ground fire pit, stairs up to a protected vegetable garden, outdoor prep sink station and great fruit trees! Hardscape is gorgeous with flag stone and custom rocks! Additional features incl. Tesla charging in garage, all re-piped PEX plumbing, modern lighting, gorgeous front door and garage doors, front yard relaxing porch, newer roof, all replaced low E windows, 5 sets of French doors, mudroom, built-ins, and so much more! Close to shopping, incredible beaches, Dana Point Harbor and Laguna Beach is about an 8 min. drive. Incredible restaurants, Resorts such as the Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria just 3- 4 miles away :-) Nordstorms and the San Clemente outlets and easy freeway access. Bike trails "tunneled" all the way to Salt Creek Beach plus great walking/biking trails!
Property details for 12 Fair Elms
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Palisades neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 4,034 square feet of living space on a 10,050-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 649-391-15. Highlights include water views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23023715
- Year Built
- 1985
- Builder
- Standard Pacific
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,034
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2307
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Pool, Trees Woods, Water
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $98
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Laguna Heights
- Parcel Number
- 64939115
- On Market Date
- 2023-02-28
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Bar, Wood Product Walls
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Bath, Den, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Raised Hearth, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, See Remarks
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Casement Windows, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors, Insulated Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Service Entrance
- Accessibility
- See Remarks
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman, Custom, Mediterranean, Spanish, See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Concrete, See Remarks
- Construction
- Drywall, Flagstone, Frame, Glass, Stone, Stone Veneer, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Trees, Value In Land, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone, See Remarks, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage Faces Front, Garage, See Remarks, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Fenced, Filtered, In Ground, Pebble, Private, See Remarks, Waterfall
- Spa
- In Ground, Permits, Private, See Remarks
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Northwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palisades (LHP)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Trails
The record
Property History for 12 Fair Elms
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Sold | $2,230,000 | |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Hold | |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 12 Fair Elms
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 06059C0443J 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 79 of 79 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 79 of 79. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 14 of 79.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423153003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 173 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 Fair Elms
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- George White
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Darel Rosen of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated May 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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