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15 Cottonwood Drive sold on July 6, 2023 for $1,115,000, 1.2% below the $1,129,000 asking price after 35 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,190,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

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CondominiumSold · Jul 6, 2023

15 Cottonwood Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,779 sq ft
  • Built 1998
$1,115,000

MLS# OC23075202

The home

About 15 Cottonwood Drive

Spectacular views and impeccable style are what make this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home stand out in any crowd. Designer level finishes and the expansive views will make it hard for you to leave and always happy to come home to. This Vista Plaza condominium lives like a single family home and does not share any walls with the neighbors. The home was extensively renovated in 2017 and just recently has received new carpet on the 2nd floor and tile in the primary bath. While enjoying defined spaces on the main living floor, you will still feel connected to your family and guests wherever they are. Escaping upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, laundry room and an open loft/flex space that is only limited by your imagination. The spacious primary bedroom shares those panoramic views and treats you with a walk-in closet, ensuite bath with dual vanities and separate shower and soaking tub. The secondary bedrooms are generously apportioned and have easy access to a shared bath with dual vanities. The HOA amenities include an enormous pool, hot tub, very well equipped gym and a club room for indoor events. For the nature lovers, miles of trails through Aliso and Wood Canyons can bring you all the way to Aliso Beach if you have it in you. Do not delay. Make this home yours, today.

Property details for 15 Cottonwood Drive

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Vista Plaza neighborhood of Aliso Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,779 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 939-257-23. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home. 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
$1,115,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,779 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1998
MLS® Number
OC23075202
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$165.33 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Appraiser

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
OC23075202
Year Built
1998
Living Area (sq ft)
1,779
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
City Lights, Mountains, Panoramic
HOA Dues
$125
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Vista Plaza HOA
Parcel Number
93925723
On Market Date
2023-05-04
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Upper Level
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes

Exterior Features

Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Sprinkler System
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Open, Patio
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Private, See Remarks
Fencing
Vinyl, Wood
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Vista Plaza (VSPL)
Community Features
Biking, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Second HOA Dues
$121
Second HOA Name
Aliso Viejo Community Association

The record

Property History for 15 Cottonwood Drive

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 6, 2023 Sold $1,115,000
Jun 29, 2023 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Jun 8, 2023 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Jun 7, 2023 Status changed to Active From Active Under Contract
May 26, 2023 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
May 17, 2023 Price reduced $1,129,000 From $1,149,000
May 10, 2023 Price reduced $1,149,000 From $1,190,000
May 4, 2023 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
May 4, 2023 Listed for sale $1,190,000
Aug 16, 2017 Sold $744,000 Dilbeck Real Estate

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 15 Cottonwood Drive

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 06059C0428J effective December 3, 2009. 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, 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 209 of 209 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 90 of 209. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 209.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626332003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 129 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
209
Median price
$818,000
Median days on market
20
Median per sq ft
$659

Recorded MLS closings of condos, Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Aliso Viejo sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
2 Willowood Oct 14, 2026 $810,000 1,277 $634 45
67 Tradewinds Oct 13, 2026 $805,000 1,291 $624 15
7 Playa Oct 9, 2026 $965,000 1,526 $632 3
1 Oak Spring Ln 320 Oct 7, 2026 $624,000 1,022 $611 66
101 Dogwood Oct 5, 2026 $500,000 966 $518 63

Schools

Schools for 15 Cottonwood Drive

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

Elementary
Don Juan Avila
Middle
Avila
High
Aliso Niguel
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Dominic Tucci of Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing information updated Jul 6, 2023 at 11:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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