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78 Costa Brava sold on June 2, 2023 for $1,050,000, 4.5% below the $1,100,000 asking price after 16 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

CondominiumSold · Jun 2, 2023

78 Costa Brava, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,510 sq ft
  • Built 1991

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$1,050,000

MLS# OC23026258

The home

About 78 Costa Brava

Single level, ground floor with no steps in this bright and beautiful home consisting of 2 Beds/2 Baths + Sunroom/Office. Located in the heart of the Bear Brand Riviera Community, you'll find yourself surrounded by tranquility of ocean breezes in this quiet and serene locale. This entire home has been freshly painted inside, brand new carpeting in the bedrooms, wood like gray flooring and calming blue tile to complete the coastal theme. Clerestory windows surround the entryway, living room, sunroom/office, kitchen, dining area and bedrooms which drench the home in natural light. Enter through the elegant front door and you'll be greeted by high ceilings and a spacious sitting area. The living room has plenty of windows, a stylish fireplace, custom built-ins and French doors that open to the sunroom/office. Work from home in a space with bright lighting and backgrounds of lush greenery from your two separated yet connected back patio areas. The eat-in kitchen and dining area have an abundance of cabinet storage and no shortage of counter space. The primary bedroom suite is massive with French doors that open up to let the outside in. The primary bathroom has a double sink vanity, quartz countertops, walk-in shower with seat and a large walk-in closet with mirrored doors and built-ins. Across the hall from the primary bedroom is the secondary bedroom, a full bathroom with shower in tub and the laundry room. From there you have direct access to the attached 2 car garage in addition to 2 parking spots in the driveway. The home was repiped with PEX piping and exterior painting of the entire community has already begun with this home scheduled to be completed by June 30th. HOA amenities include access to a glistening pool/spa and keyed gate access which leads to the Ocean Ranch shopping center all just a short distance away. Start living your best life while residing within minutes of The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, fine dining, exquisite shopping, Salt Creek beach, a distinguished oceanfront golf course and spectacular scenic walking and biking trails.

Property details for 78 Costa Brava

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Riviera neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,510 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1991. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-463-15. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
OC23026258
Year Built
1991
Living Area (sq ft)
1,510
Living Area Source
Estimated
Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Neighborhood
HOA Dues
$490
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Riviera at Bear Brand HOA
Parcel Number
93846315
On Market Date
2023-04-19
Listing Terms
Standard, Trust
HOA fees
$548 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas, Living Room
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
One Common Wall, End Unit, No One Below
Windows
Plantation Shutters, Screens
Doors
French Doors
Accessibility
No Stairs

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Back Yard, Near Park
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Open, Patio
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Pool Features
Community, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
Spa
Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Riviera (BB) (BRI)
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
Association Amenities
Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$58
Second HOA Name
Bear Brand at Laguna Niguel HOA

The record

Property History for 78 Costa Brava

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 2, 2023 Sold $1,050,000
May 17, 2023 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
May 5, 2023 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Apr 19, 2023 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Apr 19, 2023 Listed for sale $1,100,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 78 Costa Brava

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 06059C0502K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.

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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 10 of 10 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 10 of 10.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423322007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 86 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
213
Median price
$747,000
Median days on market
21
Median per sq ft
$672

Recorded MLS closings of condos, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

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Schools

Schools for 78 Costa Brava

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Malcom
Middle
Niguel Hills
High
Dana Hills
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Mardell Gully of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Listing information updated Jun 2, 2023 at 10:21 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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