Sold
17 Merlin Avenue sold on June 2, 2023 for $1,638,000, 0.8% above the $1,625,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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17 Merlin Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,312 sq ft
- 4,400 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
$1,638,000
Subdivision Skyline - Audubon
The home
About 17 Merlin Avenue
SPECTACULAR LOCATION WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS WITH DRAMATIC SUNSETS, AWESOME YARD AND UPGRADES THROUGHOUT! Stunning property and a highly sought after single loaded location, 10+ curb appeal with professional hardscaping/landscaping and impressive entry with tall double doors leading to the large foyer unveiling the open and airy floor plan with large living and dining room, two-story ceilings and custom French doors leading to the inviting backyard with spectacular views! Large kitchen with island, stone countertops with designer backsplash, upgraded cabinets with glass fronts and added lighting, stainless steel appliances and crown molding. Large family room with designer accented fireplace, opens to the kitchen and walk out access to the amazing yard with lots of space for outdoor entertainment, custom deck and patio cover, professional hardscaping/landscaping including dramatic landscape lighting and amazing views! Designer flooring and baseboards throughout, upgraded recessed LED and lighting fixtures, custom crown molding, custom plantation shutters, repiped with PEX, upgraded HVAC and so much more! Desirable floor plan with bedroom and bathroom with shower at main level, large 2nd story landing with ample linen cabinets and four additional bedrooms including the large master suite with vaulted ceilings featuring a large deck with panoramic views of mountains, city lights and dramatic sunsets, spacious master bathroom with separate tub and shower with frameless glass enclosure, large vanity with dual sinks, stone countertop, upgraded fixtures and large walk-in closet with organizers. This is a must see property and great opportunity to acquire the best of everything in location, floor plan, view and upgrades throughout! All this plus the highly sought after Laguna Audubon location with easy toll road (73) and beach access (via 133), highly sought after schools, excellent proximity to Aliso Viejo Town Center with shops, restaurants and entertainment and nearby hiking, biking and nature trails!
Property details for 17 Merlin Avenue
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Skyline - Audubon neighborhood of Aliso Viejo in Orange County. It offers 2,312 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 623-292-46. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 4,400-square-foot lot, central air, and Mediterranean architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,638,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,312 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 4,400 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1994
- MLS® Number
- OC23048950
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $122 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23048950
- Year Built
- 1994
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,312
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.101
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- City Lights, Mountains, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $66
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Laguna Audubon
- Parcel Number
- 62329246
- On Market Date
- 2023-04-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Skyline - Audubon (ASL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights, Park
- Association Amenities
- Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $56
- Second HOA Name
- AVCA
The record
Property History for 17 Merlin Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | Sold | $1,638,000 | |
| May 20, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 8, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 8, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 17 Merlin 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 06059C0426J 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
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 135 of 135 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 135 of 135. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 31 of 135.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626352004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Blink, 2 Level 2 ports). 181 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 Aliso Viejo
Set in the San Joaquin Hills of south Orange County, Aliso Viejo was developed by the Mission Viejo Company on former Moulton Ranch land and incorporated in 2001 as the county's 34th city. It borders Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, includes Soka University of America, and sits within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Aliso Viejo home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 110
- Median price
- $1,535,000
- Median days on market
- 18
- Median per sq ft
- $728
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 17, 2025 to Oct 17, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Aliso Viejo sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Endless Vista | Oct 8, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 3,400 | $618 | 8 |
| 19 Mallard Drive | Oct 8, 2026 | $1,990,000 | 2,312 | $861 | 29 |
| 5 Heatherwood | Oct 6, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,300 | $674 | 42 |
| 18 Lyon Ridge | Oct 6, 2026 | $1,936,000 | 3,260 | $594 | 81 |
| 10 Birchwood | Oct 2, 2026 | $730,000 | 1,174 | $622 | 9 |
Schools
Schools for 17 Merlin Avenue
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Oak Grove
- Middle
- Aliso Viejo
- High
- Aliso Niguel
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Kamran Montazami of Re/Max Premier Realty
Listing information updated Jun 5, 2023 at 1:01 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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