$2,799,990
5Beds4Baths2,956SqFt
33052 Santiago DriveDana Point, CA 92629Dana D'Oro
23846 Kara Bay, Dana Point, CA 92629
$2,795,000
1 Day On Site
Est. $18,549/mo with 20% down, 30-year fixed
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sq Ft
- 1,446
- Per Sq Ft
- $1,933
- Lot
- 4,051 sq ft
- Built
- 1973
- HOA/mo
- $138
- Garage
- 2-car
Call Clark Smith (949) 494-8830
Subdivision Gardens (Inland of PCH)
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,300,000
About 23846 Kara Bay
**Coastal Resort Living in Niguel Shores Steps from Strands Beach**
Experience the best of **Dana Point coastal living** at 23846 Kara Bay, ideally located in the highly desirable **Niguel Shores community** just steps from spectacular **Strands Beach**. Currently configured as a two-bedroom residence, the home was originally designed as a three-bedroom and can readily be converted back, providing flexibility to accommodate your lifestyle and needs.
Inside, coastal comfort meets timeless quality with **slate flooring throughout, skylights that bring in abundant natural light, and blinds throughout**. The kitchen features a **Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking four-burner gas range**, while the **Jacuzzi tub** provides a relaxing retreat after a day at the beach.
Life at Niguel Shores feels like being on vacation every day. Start your morning with a walk along the Pacific Ocean, spend the afternoon enjoying the community’s resort-style amenities, and finish the evening at the **private bluff-top park overlooking beautiful Strands Beach**, taking in spectacular coastal sunsets.
Residents enjoy an impressive collection of amenities, including a **community pool and spa, tennis and pickleball courts, parks, clubhouse**, and beautifully maintained coastal surroundings. Niguel Shores also offers an active social calendar with community gatherings and events, including popular **Taco Nights and other neighborhood celebrations at the private clubhouse and bluff-top park**.
The flexible floor plan is ideal for full-time coastal living, a weekend getaway, vacation retreat, or investment property. With the ability to convert the current two-bedroom configuration back to three bedrooms, the home offers an opportunity to create the space that best fits your needs.
Beyond the community, enjoy convenient access to **Strands Beach, Dana Point Harbor, Salt Creek Beach, Monarch Beach, world-class resorts, golf, restaurants, and shopping**. For those seeking a **Dana Point home near the beach**, 23846 Kara Bay offers a rare combination of coastal location, resort-style amenities, flexible living space, and the unmistakable charm of Southern California beach living.
**Live steps from the beach. Enjoy the bluff. Embrace the lifestyle. Welcome to Niguel Shores.**
Property details for 23846 Kara Bay
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Gardens (Inland of PCH) neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It offers 1,446 square feet of living space and is listed at $2,795,000, about $1,933 per square foot. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 672-181-41. Highlights include hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, a guard-gated community, and an attached two-car garage. 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
- $2,795,000
- Days On Site
- 1 Day
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,446 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 4,051 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1973
- MLS® Number
- OC26208509
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $138.33 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26208509
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,446
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.093
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills
- HOA Dues
- $415
- HOA Frequency
- Quarterly
- HOA Name
- Niguel Shores
- Parcel Number
- 67218141
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
- Windows
- Blinds
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Roof
- Slate
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Garden, Lawn
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Community, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Gardens (Inland of PCH) (NSI)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Game Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security Gate, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
Property History for 23846 Kara Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
About Dana Point
Dana Point sits on the Pacific coast in south Orange County, between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, anchored by Dana Point Harbor and bluff-top headlands above Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Strands Beach. Its Lantern District carries street names like Blue Lantern and Violet Lantern, within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Gardens (Inland of PCH) home sales, past 12 months
7Homes sold
$3,300,000Median price
28Median days on market
$1,900Median per sq ft
At $1,933 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Gardens (Inland of PCH) median of $1,900 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
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 Gardens (Inland of PCH) sales
| Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,684 | $1,900 | 15 |
| May 18, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 1,542 | $1,848 | 37 |
| May 13, 2026 | $6,000,000 | 2,842 | $2,111 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2,610,000 | 1,758 | $1,485 | 40 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $4,200,000 | 1,425 | $2,947 | 5 |
Schools for 23846 Kara Bay
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
Living in Dana Point covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Open Houses Near 23846 Kara Bay
Estimated monthly payment
6.95% · 30-yr fixed$
$21,447/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $279,500 down
Principal & interest$16,651
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$1,048
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,795
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$815
HOA from listing$138
$18,549/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $559,000 down
Principal & interest$14,801
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,795
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$815
HOA from listing$138
$16,699/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $838,500 down
Principal & interest$12,951
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,795
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$815
HOA from listing$138
Estimated carrying cost
$3,748/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,795
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$815
HOA from listing$138
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 6.95% (week of Sep 17, 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 Dana Point rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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