Sold
14 Mercato sold on April 16, 2026 for $1,324,000, 1.9% below the $1,349,900 asking price after 34 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,398,900. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
14 Mercato, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,716 sq ft
- 3,600 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
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$1,324,000
Subdivision Monaco I (Niguel East)
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,365,000
The home
About 14 Mercato
Located in the highly sought-after coastal community of Marina Hills, this beautifully remodeled home offers warmth, elegance, and effortless resort-style living. Thoughtfully upgraded, it blends sophisticated finishes with comfortable everyday living—plus a private backyard retreat that truly sets it apart.
Soaring ceilings and dramatic two-story windows flood the home with natural light, creating an immediate sense of openness. The expanded open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, forming a stunning great-room design ideal for relaxing and entertaining.
Marble flooring with black granite inlays adds timeless refinement. The gourmet kitchen features a built-in KitchenAid refrigerator, Wolf range, stainless steel dishwasher, custom Schuler cabinetry, and a sleek stainless steel backsplash. Imported Blue Bahia granite enhances the kitchen and baths, while a matching custom entertainment center anchors the living space. Built-in speakers with a Sonos sound system elevate gatherings, and a remote-controlled gas fireplace with included large-screen TV creates the perfect setting for cozy evenings.
Upstairs, a custom stained-glass window and skylight add architectural charm. The primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, greenery views, and coastal breezes. Its spa-inspired bath includes a walk-in closet with built-ins, dual sinks, custom cabinetry, an Ove smart toilet, and a multi-spray shower with frameless glass enclosure. Bathrooms feature granite counters, stone floors and wainscoting, stainless-steel sinks, and Hansgrohe fixtures, while the secondary bath includes a spa tub.
Additional upgrades include double-pane tinted windows, whole-house water filtration, complete re-plumbing, upgraded electrical, a tankless water heater, modern shades, and a Nest thermostat. Two secondary bedrooms provide flexibility, including one with custom office built-ins. The two-car garage offers storage cabinetry and soundproofed adjoining walls. An energy-efficient Asko washer and dryer are included.
Outside, the private backyard enjoys southern exposure and is designed for relaxation and entertaining, with flagstone hardscape, a built-in gazebo, gas fireplace, artificial turf, mature trees, and a fountain with three cascading waterfalls. An outdoor shower completes this serene escape.
Property details for 14 Mercato
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Monaco I (Niguel East) neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,716 square feet of living space on a 3,600-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 653-271-74. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26035870
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,716
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,600
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0826
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $225
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Marina Hills
- Parcel Number
- 65327174
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-17
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bar, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet, Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Concrete, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monaco I (Niguel East) (MHM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Firewalls, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 14 Mercato
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,324,000 | |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,349,900 | From $1,398,900 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,398,900 | |
| May 5, 2021 | Sold | $955,000 | First Team Real Estate |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Sold | $865,000 | Engel & Voelkers Newport Beach |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 14 Mercato
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 06059C0439J 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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 229 of 229 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 229 of 229. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 177 of 229.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423303000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 173 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 Laguna Niguel
Set in the San Joaquin Hills between Laguna Beach and Dana Point, Laguna Niguel began in 1959 as one of California's first master-planned communities, laid out along Crown Valley Parkway. The city is served by the Capistrano Unified School District and contains Laguna Niguel Regional Park and its lake.
Monaco I (Niguel East) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $1,365,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $808
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monaco I (Niguel East) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Andorra | Sep 9, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 1,737 | $892 | 7 |
| 10 Son Bon | Jul 17, 2026 | $1,340,000 | 1,866 | $718 | 20 |
| 14 Genoa | Jun 5, 2026 | $1,390,000 | 1,426 | $975 | 5 |
| 30 Villamoura | May 14, 2026 | $1,520,000 | 1,841 | $826 | 22 |
| 14 Mercato | Apr 16, 2026 | $1,324,000 | 1,716 | $772 | 34 |
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Schools
Schools for 14 Mercato
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Hidden Hills
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Andy Galfi of Landmark Realtors
Listing information updated Apr 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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