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For Sale|Single Family ResidenceActive Under Contract

15 Mercato, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,188 sq ft
  • 6,299 sq ft lot
  • Built 1987

MLS# OC26176069 · Listed Aug 13, 2026 · 52 Days On Site

Subdivision Monaco I (Niguel East)

8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,365,000

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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

DateEventPriceNote
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 fixed
$
$10,341/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $134,900 down
Principal & interest$8,102
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$506
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,135
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$393
HOA from listing$205
$8,935/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $269,800 down
Principal & interest$7,202
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,135
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$393
HOA from listing$205
$8,034/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $404,700 down
Principal & interest$6,301
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,135
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$393
HOA from listing$205
Estimated carrying cost
$1,733/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,135
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$393
HOA from listing$205

Estimate 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

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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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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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