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12 Thornapple sold on May 26, 2026 for $2,201,785, 2.1% below the $2,250,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

12 Thornapple, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$2,201,785
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
3,148
Per Sq Ft
$699
Sq Ft Lot
8,398
Built
1986
HOA/mo
$122
Garage
3-car

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Subdivision Palisades

11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,201,785

About 12 Thornapple

Situated on an oversized corner lot with ample room for a pool and endless possibilities to create a resort-style outdoor retreat, this beautifully refreshed 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and location. Thoughtfully designed for flexible living, one bedroom and one full bathroom are conveniently located on the main level, while the upstairs 5th bedroom can also function as a spacious bonus room, home office, or media space. Step inside to discover a freshly re-painted interior, brand-new luxury vinyl flooring with upgraded baseboards, new carpet, and a light-filled atmosphere throughout. The functional floorplan offers spacious living and dining areas, while the open-concept family room and kitchen create an easy, comfortable flow for everyday living and entertainment. The refreshed kitchen features brand-new quartz countertops, a new sink and faucet, new garbage disposal, brand-new appliances including refrigerator, and a center island offering added prep space and casual seating. Beyond the cosmetic updates, this home has received important system upgrades, including PEX re-piping (2019), a newly installed air conditioning unit with new ducting (2026), and re-roof completed (2024), —offering peace of mind and long-term value. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private retreat featuring a generous walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled primary bath complete with a newly upgraded glass-enclosed walk-in shower, quartz countertops, and new plumbing fixtures. Secondary bathrooms have also been tastefully refreshed with new quartz countertops and updated plumbing fixtures, while new door hardware on all privacy doors adds a polished finishing touch throughout the home. The expansive corner lot provides exceptional outdoor potential—whether envisioning a sparkling pool, outdoor kitchen, garden, or additional entertaining spaces. Ideally located near scenic hiking and biking trails and just minutes from shopping, dining, Salt Creek Beach, and the revitalized Dana Point Harbor, this home offers the best of coastal-close Southern California living.

Property details for 12 Thornapple

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Palisades neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It offers 3,148 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 649-411-11. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, an 8,398-square-foot lot, central air, and Mediterranean architecture. 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
$2,201,785
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,148 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
8,398 SqFt
Year Built
1986
MLS® Number
OC26087533
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$122 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26087533
Year Built
1986
Living Area (sq ft)
3,148
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,400
Lot Size (acres)
0.1928
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
5
View
Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$122
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Laguna Heights Palisades
Parcel Number
64941111
On Market Date
2026-04-26
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean, Spanish
Exterior Features
Lighting
Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Patio
Parking
Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
Stucco Wall
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Palisades (LHP)
Community Features
Biking, Hiking, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Trails
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Property History for 12 Thornapple

DateEventPriceNote
May 26, 2026 Sold $2,201,785
Apr 26, 2026 Listed for sale $2,250,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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.

Palisades home sales, past 12 months

11Homes sold
$2,201,785Median price
9Median days on market
$835Median 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 Palisades sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
2 Sand Pointe Aug 26, 2026 $3,145,000 3,148 $999 2
19 Malibu Jul 2, 2026 $2,800,000 3,240 $864 9
35 Malibu Jun 30, 2026 $2,250,000 2,629 $856 0
3 Capri May 26, 2026 $2,550,000 2,604 $979 16
12 Thornapple May 26, 2026 $2,201,785 3,148 $699 6

Schools for 12 Thornapple

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
George White
Middle
Niguel Hills
High
Dana Hills
District
Capistrano Unified

Living in Laguna Niguel covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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