23846 Kara Bay, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,446 sq ft
- 4,050 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
$2,650,000
Est. $17,923/mo with 20% down, 30-year fixed
$1,833 a sq ft against a $1,900 Gardens (Inland of PCH) median. Ask how it comparesSubdivision Gardens (Inland of PCH)
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,300,000
The home
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 has 1,446 square feet of living space on a 4,050-square-foot lot and is listed at $2,650,000, about $1,833 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.
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Specifications
Home Details
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
- HOA fees
- $138.33 monthly
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
The record
Property History for 23846 Kara Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Price reduced | $2,650,000 | From $2,675,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Price reduced | $2,675,000 | From $2,695,000 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Price reduced | $2,695,000 | From $2,795,000 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Added by Realatrends Real Estate
Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23846 Kara Bay
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 06059C0502K effective March 21, 2019. 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 59 of 60 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 57 of 60. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 43 of 60.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423234004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 40 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
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.18% · 30-yr fixed$
$20,712/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $265,000 down
Principal & interest$16,157
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$994
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,650
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$773
HOA from listing$138
$17,923/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $530,000 down
Principal & interest$14,362
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,650
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$773
HOA from listing$138
$16,127/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $795,000 down
Principal & interest$12,566
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,650
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$773
HOA from listing$138
Estimated carrying cost
$3,561/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.2%)$2,650
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$773
HOA from listing$138
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.18% (week of Nov 5, 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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The neighborhood
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
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $3,300,000
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $1,900
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Gardens (Inland of PCH) sales
At $1,833 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.
Recent Gardens (Inland of PCH) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23862 Bothnia | Aug 31, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,684 | $1,900 | 15 |
| 23731 Colima Bay | May 18, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 1,542 | $1,848 | 37 |
| 23711 Brisbane | May 13, 2026 | $6,000,000 | 2,842 | $2,111 | 2 |
| 23782 Perth Bay | Dec 16, 2025 | $2,610,000 | 1,758 | $1,485 | 40 |
| 23741 Montego Bay | Dec 15, 2025 | $4,200,000 | 1,425 | $2,947 | 5 |
Schools
Schools for 23846 Kara Bay
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 Briant Patterson of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Nov 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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