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24261 Cascades Drive sold on August 25, 2026 for $2,625,000, 1.2% above the $2,595,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
24261 Cascades Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,670 sq ft
- 6,432 sq ft lot
- Built 1985
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$2,625,000
Subdivision El Niguel Heights
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,587,500
The home
About 24261 Cascades Drive
Golf course views and a first-floor primary suite highlight this spacious home in the Fairway Estates enclave of the highly desirable El Niguel Heights community. Situated on a quiet, single-loaded street, the home overlooks the 15th tee of El Niguel Country Club. The private backyard features a brick-lined patio surrounded by rose bushes with peaceful views of the open green space.
Inside, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and two separate living areas create a bright, open feel. The first-floor primary suite features a fireplace, his-and-hers closets, and a sliding glass door opening to the backyard and golf course setting. The kitchen offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with wood flooring throughout the downstairs. Additional highlights include three fireplaces, updated lighting, refreshed bathroom fixtures and toilets, and a three-car garage. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, offering flexibility for guest rooms, a home office, or additional living space.
Ideally located in Laguna Niguel, the home offers convenient access to Salt Creek Beach and Monarch Beach, along with nearby hiking and biking trails including Salt Creek Trail and Aliso Summit Trail. Enjoy the surrounding El Niguel Golf Course setting, nearby shopping and dining at Ocean Ranch Village and Monarch Bay Plaza, as well as renowned coastal resorts including Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Laguna Beach and Dana Point are also just minutes away, offering an exceptional blend of beaches, trails, golf, dining, resorts, and the South Orange County coastal lifestyle.
Property details for 24261 Cascades Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the El Niguel Heights neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 2,670 square feet of living space on a 6,432-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1985. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 659-201-21. Highlights include golf course views, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26158199
- Year Built
- 1985
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,670
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,432
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1477
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Golf Course, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $290
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- El Niguel Heights
- Parcel Number
- 65920121
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Low Pile Carpet, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- El Niguel Heights (ENH)
- Community Features
- Biking, Golf, Street Lights, Park
- Association Amenities
- Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Playground
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 24261 Cascades Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Sold | $2,625,000 | |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 24261 Cascades Drive
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
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
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 152 of 153 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 64 of 153.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423172002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 43 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.
El Niguel Heights home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,587,500
- Median days on market
- 49
- Median per sq ft
- $978
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent El Niguel Heights sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31152 Boca Raton | Oct 15, 2026 | $2,550,000 | 2,966 | $860 | 54 |
| 24261 Cascades Drive | Aug 25, 2026 | $2,625,000 | 2,670 | $983 | 5 |
| 31162 Doral Place | Aug 10, 2026 | $2,250,000 | 2,559 | $879 | 103 |
| 23812 Inverness Place | Jul 2, 2026 | $2,950,000 | 2,669 | $1,105 | 43 |
| 24201 Cascades | Jun 8, 2026 | $3,580,000 | 3,683 | $972 | 6 |
Schools
Schools for 24261 Cascades Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Helena Noonan of Compass
Listing information updated Aug 26, 2026 at 9:23 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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