Sold
23 Merano sold on December 16, 2020 for $950,000, 2.7% above the $925,000 asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
23 Merano, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,510 sq ft
- 8,260 sq ft lot
- Built 1994
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$950,000
Subdivision Terracina (MH Niguel South)
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,700,000
The home
About 23 Merano
Coveted "Marina Hills" single story open concept living featuring amazing backyard and total privacy ~ Home is tucked away on a single loaded culdesac street situated on a unique elevated 8260 sq. ft. irregular lot with open views ~ Expansive rear yard featuring sandy beach with gas firepit-2 entertaining patios-"Palapa" covered island bar with BBQ/warmer/dual burners/2 refrigerators-oversized spa with waterfall sheet treatment-large grassy area ~ Light & bright open floor plan with high ceilings throughout -crown moldings-plantation shutters-extensive recessed lighting throughout ~ Upgraded kitchen with high ceiling overlooking living/dining featuring cozy eating nook-stainless appliances-greenhouse window-reverse osmosis ~ Master suite with dual sink marble vanity-oversized tub/shower-walk/in closet with organizers-slider to rear yard ~ 3rd bedroom has no closet and is currently used as a office/den adjacent to living area ~ 2nd bedroom with dedicated bath ~ Newer vinyl windows ~ New PEX plumbing ~ Tankless water heater ~ Built-in audio speakers in kitchen-living-master-rear yard ~ Oversized direct access 2-car garage loaded with cabinets and overhead storage ~ Top rated schools nearby ~ Resort like community amenities featuring Olympic size pool-clubhouse-spa-tennis-pickle ball-tot lots-multiple parks/greenbelts ~ Salt Creek trails to the beach ~ Low tax rate-No mello roos-Low HOA dues
Property details for 23 Merano
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Terracina (MH Niguel South) neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,510 square feet of living space on an 8,260-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1994. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 653-423-12. Highlights include hill views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW20235529
- Year Built
- 1994
- Builder
- One level with total privacy
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,510
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,260
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1896
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills
- HOA Dues
- $155
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Marina Hills
- Parcel Number
- 65342312
- On Market Date
- 2020-11-16
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, See Remarks
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Tile
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Terracina (MH Niguel South) (MHT)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 23 Merano
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | Sold | $950,000 | |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Hold | |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Listed for sale | $925,000 | |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Sold | $529,900 | Keller Williams Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 23 Merano
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
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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 328 of 328 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 50 Mbps, at 19 of 328. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 93 of 328.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423311004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 51 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.
Terracina (MH Niguel South) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,700,000
- Median days on market
- 36
- Median per sq ft
- $845
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Terracina (MH Niguel South) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aleria | Oct 19, 2026 | $1,775,000 | 2,158 | $823 | 33 |
| 13 Aleria | Jun 23, 2026 | $1,699,999 | 1,943 | $875 | 6 |
| 23 Amarante | Jun 15, 2026 | $1,685,000 | 1,943 | $867 | 95 |
| 21 Amarante | Apr 2, 2026 | $1,710,000 | 2,299 | $744 | 39 |
| 28 Mykonos | Feb 17, 2026 | $1,512,500 | 1,943 | $778 | 116 |
Schools
Schools for 23 Merano
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Geo White
- Middle
- Niguel Hills
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Chris Fry of Oaktree Realtors
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 12:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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