
15 Mercato, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,188 sq ft
- 6,299 sq ft lot
- Built 1987
Subdivision Monaco I (Niguel East)
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,365,000
The home
About 15 Mercato
STUNNING, MARINA HILLS SINGLE STORY, single-family home. COMPLETELY remodeled from top to bottom, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been reimagined into a refined coastal retreat where every detail has been beautifully upgraded. You have to see it to appreciate the high end upgrades and finishes throughout. The gated courtyard entry offers a spacious and private outdoor living space, while the solar exterior lighting elevates the home to an entirely new level of beauty after sunset. Inside, the home blends warmth and modern design with engineered hardwood flooring, high ceilings and a bright, open layout filled with natural light. Impressively updated, the kitchen offers quartz countertops, soft-close custom cabinetry, a glass tile backsplash, and Miele stainless steel appliances, including a 5-burner stove, along with a Blanco sink and faucet. Designed as a tranquil retreat, the primary suite features custom lighting and two walls enhanced with additional sound-dampening materials to help minimize sound transfer and increase privacy. Completing the suite, the primary bathroom is appointed with a dual-sink vanity, custom cabinetry, porcelain tile and a spacious spa-like shower with dual shower heads. Custom closet doors enhance the secondary bedroom, which can also serve as a home office or den. Further showcasing the home's upgrades, the secondary bathroom is enhanced with porcelain tile and custom cabinetry. Outdoors, a private retreat awaits, featuring custom pavers, synthetic turf, and ample space for both relaxation and entertaining. Other notable features include PEX piping, Milgard windows and sliders, upgraded doors, handles and switch plates, Wi-Fi enabled kitchen and porch lighting, Graff plumbing fixtures in both bathrooms, remote skylight cover in primary suite, new interior paint, 4 exterior security cameras (included), Wi-Fi enabled garage door, epoxy garage floor, driveway and courtyard pavers and synthetic turf in front yard. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, sports courts and beautifully maintained neighborhood parks. Easy access to Salt Creek Trail leads all the way to Salt Creek Beach, while nearby shopping, restaurants and Dana Point Harbor make this location coastal living at its finest. Low HOA and no Mello-Roos. With extensive upgrades throughout, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a gorgeous single-story home in a truly fabulous community.
Property details for 15 Mercato
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Monaco I (Niguel East) neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It offers 1,188 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,349,000, about $1,136 per square foot. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 653-271-56. Highlights include a community pool and spa, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 6,299-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.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,349,000
- Days On Site
- 52 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,188 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,299 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1987
- MLS® Number
- OC26176069
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $205 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26176069
- Year Built
- 1987
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,188
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1446
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $205
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Marina Hills Planned Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 65327156
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Blinds, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monaco I (Niguel East) (MHM)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 15 Mercato
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Relisted | $1,359,000 | |
| Mar 21, 2018 | Sold | $659,000 | Zutila, Inc |
Price and status changes recorded since Sep 26, 2026.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Laguna Niguel rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Monaco I (Niguel East) sales
At $1,136 per square foot, this home's asking price is 41% above the Monaco I (Niguel East) median of $808 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
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
School District for 15 Mercato
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Location
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Listed by Linda Battisti of Re/Max Property Connection
Listing information updated Oct 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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