Sold
23852 Marmara Bay sold on December 24, 2024 for $2,100,000, 4.5% below the $2,199,000 asking price after 85 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,290,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
23852 Marmara Bay, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,277 sq ft
- 4,050 sq ft lot
- Built 1972
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$2,100,000
Subdivision Gardens (Inland of PCH)
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,300,000
The home
About 23852 Marmara Bay
Beach and coastal living at its FINEST!!! This single story beach cottage features a gorgeous light and bright floor plan with 2 spacious bedrooms PLUS an office (unpermitted) and two updated full baths. Upon entering, you are greeted by a charming Dutch door that leads to a stunning kitchen equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful wood flooring is throughout the main living areas. Just off the kitchen is a cozy living room with fireplace! The home has been repiped. Two car attached garage with full size driveway and direct house access is a bonus. Tranquil and secluded front and backyard patios for relaxing outdoor entertainment! Exterior of the home has been updated with Hardie Board siding, newer windows and air conditioning. Tucked off the primary bedroom is your own Zen atrium to enjoy your morning coffee or yoga. Located in Niguel Shores, one of the MOST EXCLUSIVE and desirable neighborhoods in South County!! It features fantastic amenities such as a 24-hour hour MANNED guard gate, swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and pickleball courts, playground with grass field and picnic areas. Highly sought after secluded beach access with exclusive resident parking. Situated close to Dana Point Harbor, dining, shopping, beaches, hiking trails, movie theaters, high end fitness centers, The Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria and so much more. This gem will not last.
Property details for 23852 Marmara Bay
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Gardens (Inland of PCH) neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 1,277 square feet of living space on a 4,050-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 672-182-65. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24187606
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,277
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.093
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Courtyard, Park Greenbelt
- HOA Dues
- $1,200
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Niguel Shores Homeowners Association
- Parcel Number
- 67218265
- On Market Date
- 2024-09-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $400 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Atrium, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Garden Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylights
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Gardens (Inland of PCH) (NSI)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated With Guard, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 23852 Marmara Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2024 | Sold | $2,100,000 | |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Price reduced | $2,199,000 | From $2,249,000 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Price reduced | $2,249,000 | From $2,290,000 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Listed for sale | $2,290,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23852 Marmara Bay
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.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 67 of 67 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 66 of 67. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 52 of 67.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423234016, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 40 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 Dana Point
Dana Point sits on the Pacific coast in south Orange County, between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, anchored by Dana Point Harbor and bluff-top headlands above Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Strands Beach. Its Lantern District carries street names like Blue Lantern and Violet Lantern, within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Gardens (Inland of PCH) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $3,300,000
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $1,900
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 25, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Gardens (Inland of PCH) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23862 Bothnia | Aug 31, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,684 | $1,900 | 15 |
| 23731 Colima Bay | May 18, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 1,542 | $1,848 | 37 |
| 23711 Brisbane | May 13, 2026 | $6,000,000 | 2,842 | $2,111 | 2 |
| 23782 Perth Bay | Dec 16, 2025 | $2,610,000 | 1,758 | $1,485 | 40 |
| 23741 Montego Bay | Dec 15, 2025 | $4,200,000 | 1,425 | $2,947 | 5 |
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Schools
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- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Arlene Dutchik of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jan 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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