$1,349,000
2Beds2Baths1,188SqFt
15 MercatoLaguna Niguel, CA 92677Monaco I (Niguel East)
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
$1,324,000
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Sq Ft
- 1,716
- Per Sq Ft
- $772
- Sq Ft Lot
- 3,598
- Built
- 1989
- HOA/mo
- $225
- Garage
- 2-car
Call Clark Smith (949) 494-8830
Subdivision Monaco I (Niguel East)
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,365,000
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 offers 1,716 square feet of living space. 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, a 3,598-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Home Details
- Price
- $1,324,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,716 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,598 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26035870
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $225 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
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
Property History for 14 Mercato
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,324,000 | |
| 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 |
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
8Homes sold
$1,365,000Median price
11Median days on market
$808Median per sq ft
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 19, 2025 to Sep 19, 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 |
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
Living in Laguna Niguel covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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