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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
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,452 sq ft
- 0.25-acre lot
- Built 1979
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$12,000,000
Subdivision Monarch Bay
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $12,400,000
The home
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.
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 has 5,452 square feet of living space on a 0.25-acre lot. 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.
Specifications
Home Details
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
The record
Property History for 126 Monarch Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Sold | $12,000,000 | |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Listed for sale | $13,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 126 Monarch 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 06059C0501K 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 56 of 59 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 59 of 59. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 59 of 59.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 33 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.
Monarch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $12,400,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $3,222
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Monarch Bay Drive | Oct 16, 2026 | $13,300,000 | 3,662 | $3,632 | 0 |
| 20 Monarch Bay | Sep 18, 2026 | $12,400,000 | 3,849 | $3,222 | 35 |
| 416 Monarch Bay | Aug 25, 2026 | $12,195,000 | 2,720 | $4,483 | 0 |
| 92 Monarch Bay | Jul 7, 2026 | $13,250,000 | 3,358 | $3,946 | 127 |
| 31 Monarch Bay Drive | Jun 4, 2026 | $17,500,000 | 6,284 | $2,785 | 192 |
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Schools
School District for 126 Monarch Bay
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Oct 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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