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126 Monarch Bay sold on October 27, 2025 for $12,000,000, 11.1% below the $13,500,000 asking price after 88 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
126 Monarch Bay Dana Point, CA 92629

SubdivisionMonarch Bay
About 126 Monarch Bay
Step into a world of timeless sophistication and refined coastal living within the prestigious guarded gates of Monarch Bay in Dana Point. This exceptional residence boasts breathtaking panoramic ocean and Catalina Island views as your daily backdrop and was thoughtfully reimagined through an extensive remodel in 2003, which also included the addition of approximately 1,500 square feet to create the home’s expansive and luxurious primary suite. Designed with an open and airy layout, this home embodies elegance and offers an unparalleled lifestyle of beauty and relaxation.
From nearly every principal room, enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific and Catalina that elevate daily living into an extraordinary experience. The ocean-view living and dining rooms are ideal for entertaining, with the dining room enhanced by a wet bar and an expansive custom 1,200-bottle wine room. The chef’s kitchen, centered around a large island, is equipped with premium Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Thermador appliances. A large bonus room with spectacular ocean views opens to a sunny deck, providing the perfect space for gatherings or quiet moments of relaxation.
With generously proportioned interiors, this home is designed to accommodate both intimate living and hosting on a grand scale. The serene primary suite offers romantic ocean views, a private sitting area with a fireplace, a spa-inspired bath, and custom walk-in closets. Throughout the home, exquisite details such as soaring ceilings, hardwood and travertine flooring, plantation shutters, and crown molding underscore its timeless appeal.
The expansive backyard is an entertainer’s paradise, featuring lush garden-like landscaping, a spa, custom fireplace, BBQ bar, and a five-hole putting green. As a resident of Monarch Bay, enjoy private beach access and exclusive clubhouse amenities managed by the renowned Waldorf Astoria resort. Known as one of Southern California’s most exclusive and desirable coastal communities, Monarch Bay offers an unrivaled lifestyle of privacy, luxury, and distinction.
This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle defined by elegance, coastal beauty, and timeless sophistication.
126 Monarch Bay, Dana Point
- Price
- $12,000,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 5,452 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 0.2525 Acres
- Year Built
- 1979
- MLS® Number
- OC25145377
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25145377
- Year Built
- 1979
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,452
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2525
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- HOA Name
- Monarch Bay
- Parcel Number
- 67013158
- On Market Date
- 2025-06-29
- Zoning
- R
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Electric, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Bay (MB)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dog Park, Maintenance Grounds, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Pickleball, Tennis Courts, Trash, Cable Tv
- Security
- Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security
Schools
- School District
- Capistrano Unified
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Property Details for 126 Monarch Bay
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Bay neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It offers 5,452 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 670-131-58. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, ocean frontage, a private spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, and an attached three-car garage. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
126 Monarch Bay was listed for sale on June 29, 2025 at $13,500,000.
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.
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