
Sold
8 Palomino sold on July 21, 2026 for $5,875,000, 2.1% below the $5,999,000 asking price after 78 days on the market; it was first listed at $6,485,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

8 Palomino, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
- 7 beds
- 7 baths
- 7,090 sq ft
- 1.20-acre lot
- Built 1993
Subdivision Woods
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $5,380,000
The home
About 8 Palomino
Welcome to 8 Palomino, a custom estate rich in architectural detail located in the prestigious guard gated community of Coto de Caza, within the highly sought-after Woods neighborhood. Set on nearly 1.2 acres, it offers approx 7,100 sqft of thoughtfully designed living space, with 7 beds/6.5 baths, & stunning views of the Saddleback Mountains. A private gated driveway sets the tone for this exceptional property. The main level showcases wide-plank white oak flooring & an expansive great room designed for both everyday living & entertaining. The kitchen is a chef’s dream boasting an oversized island with exquisite quartz countertops & stainless steel high end appliances (including a 46” Sub-Zero refrigerator & freezer and Wolf cooktop, double ovens, & warming drawer), walk-in pantry, prep sink with vegetable sprayer, coffee bar, and dual beverage drawers. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the breakfast nook and family room, highlighted by soaring ceilings, designer lighting, a fireplace, and an abundance of windows and doors that fill the space with natural light and open to the backyard. Additional main-level features include a formal dining room with coffered ceilings, a living room with fireplace and statement bar, a private office, oversized laundry room, a movie room / den, and two staircases for convenience. Two bedrooms with their own dedicated bathrooms are also conveniently located on the first floor. Designer touches and custom finishes are found throughout from the lighting to the powder room and bar area wrapped in Versace wallpaper. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private retreat with its own balcony, fireplace, and sweeping views. The elegant spa-inspired primary bath features marble floors, oversized shower with marble surround, a freestanding soaking tub, and a stunning custom walk-in closet with center island. Completing the upstairs are 4 additional large bedrooms and 3 beautifully appointed bathrooms, along with a lounge area and two balconies. The resort-style backyard features a pool, spa, four fountains, two fire features, multiple seating areas, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and covered room complete with smoker, BBQ, and ample counter space. The lower level of the property offers a large, flat pad—ready to be customized to suit your vision. The ideal blend of privacy, luxury, functionality, and design, 8 Palomino is a rare offering in one of Orange County’s most exclusive communities.
Property details for 8 Palomino
This 7-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Woods neighborhood of Coto de Caza in Orange County. It offers 7,090 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 788-031-08. Highlights include hill and mountain views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 1.2-acre lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $5,875,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 7,090 sqft
- Total Baths
- 7
- Full Baths
- 6
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 1.2 Acres
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- OC26072232
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $385 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26072232
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 7,090
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 52,272
- Lot Size (acres)
- 1.2
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Full Baths
- 6
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- View
- Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $385
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- CZ Master Association
- Parcel Number
- 78803108
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
- Flooring
- Stone, Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Lot Features
- Lot Over40000 Sqft, Near Park, Yard
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, Private, Storage
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Waterfall
- Spa
- Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Woods (WDS)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Horse Trails, Picnic Area, Playground, Guard, Security, Trails
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Security Guard
The record
Property History for 8 Palomino
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Sold | $5,875,000 | |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Listed for sale | $6,485,000 | |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Sold | $3,199,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Sold | $2,500,000 | Regency Real Estate Brokers |
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The neighborhood
About Coto de Caza
Coto de Caza is a guard-gated community set in Wagon Wheel Canyon in southeast Orange County, its Spanish name meaning hunting reserve, with a 36-hole golf course, equestrian trails, and tennis facilities. Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park borders the community, and homes here fall within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Woods home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $5,380,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $720
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Woods sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Palomino | Jul 21, 2026 | $5,875,000 | 7,090 | $829 | 78 |
| 22 Palomino | Jun 30, 2026 | $5,380,000 | 7,407 | $726 | 0 |
| 26 Palomino | Jun 29, 2026 | $6,334,900 | 8,936 | $709 | 15 |
| 1 Shire | Jan 21, 2026 | $2,925,000 | 5,838 | $501 | 30 |
| 4 Arabian | Jan 15, 2026 | $4,700,000 | 6,532 | $720 | 118 |
Schools
Schools for 8 Palomino
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Tijeras Creek
- Middle
- Las Flores
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Kim Karney of Douglas Elliman of California
Listing information updated Jul 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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