Sold
16 Empire Drive sold on August 2, 2023 for $832,000, 0.2% above the $830,000 asking price after 1 day on the market; it was first listed at $815,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
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16 Empire Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,598 sq ft
- Built 2012
$832,000
Subdivision Vantis
The home
About 16 Empire Drive
Tri- Level Upgraded Condo in Vantis Community. This renovated home features 2 spacious bedrooms and 2.5
bathrooms. Your first floor features a foyer entry and large 2 car attached garage.
Up the stairs you will find the main living area with a bathroom and open living room adjacent to the dining room with a sliding glass door. The balcony allows outdoor entertainment where you can enjoy your view and allows an abundance of natural light to flood through the open floor plan.
The upgraded kitchen is a chef's dream, open to the dining room with stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, granite countertops, newer cabinets, eat-in bar, and walk in pantry.
The third level features the laundry room and the two bedrooms with ceiling fans each with a bathroom. The primary suite features an en-suite bathroom with double vanity and sinks, glass enclosed shower and double closet spaces.
The Club at Vantis offers its residents resort like amenities with a gym, pool, spa, billiard room, kitchen clubhouse and more.
Home also has ample storage space and attached garage. Other features include: recessed lighting, baseboards, and ceiling fans. Come see this move in ready home today. To see it is to believe it!
Property details for 16 Empire Drive
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Vantis neighborhood of Aliso Viejo in Orange County. It offers 1,598 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2012. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 938-143-90. Highlights include a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, and central air. 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
- $832,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,598 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 2012
- MLS® Number
- OC23117577
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $448.33 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC23117577
- Year Built
- 2012
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,598
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Levels
- Three Or More
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $402
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Vantis HOA
- Parcel Number
- 93814390
- On Market Date
- 2023-07-10
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Phone System, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired For Data, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More, End Unit, No One Above, No One Below
Exterior Features
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Side By Side, Workshop In Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Vantis
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Cable Tv
- Second HOA Dues
- $139
- Second HOA Name
- Aliso Viejo Community Association
The record
Property History for 16 Empire Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2023 | Sold | $832,000 | |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Price increased | $830,000 | From $815,000 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Listed for sale | $815,000 | |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Sold | $565,000 | Regency Real Estate Brokers |
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 16 Empire 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 12 of 12 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 12 of 12. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 12.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626371007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 135 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 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
School District for 16 Empire Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Aug 2, 2023 at 11:02 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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