Sold
50 Vista Montemar sold on July 13, 2023 for $4,700,000, 6.8% above the $4,400,000 asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
50 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 6 beds
- 7 baths
- 6,275 sq ft
- 0.35-acre lot
- Built 1997
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$4,700,000
Subdivision Palmilla
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG25065925 (Sold).
The home
About 50 Vista Montemar
Resort style living at its finest! This custom luxury gated estate within the prestigious controlled access community of Palmilla, offers panoramic views of the coastline, ocean, canyons, and mountains. The impressive primary suite includes a huge walk in closet, Swedish sauna, steam shower, bidet, deep soaking tub, heated towel rack, fireplace, gym, and observation deck overlooking the city, mountains, and ocean. The open-concept floor plan provides a panoramic view through lanai doors, merging the common areas of the home with a backyard perfect for entertaining and enjoying the Southern California weather. The backyard showcases an elegant zero-edge saltwater pool and spa with waterfalls and a fire caldron, an outdoor kitchen, cozy loggia, and pool bathroom. The main level of the house features a formal dining room and living room with fireplace, a library/office, a bedroom with an en-suite bath, a powder room, a gourmet kitchen that opens to a great room with wet bar and fireplace, a breakfast nook, and a temperature controlled wine cellar off of the butler's pantry. In addition to the master suite, the upstairs includes two bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bath, and a third bedroom with an en-suite bath. There is also a guest house with a separate entrance that has a full kitchen, bathroom, dining and living room, bedroom, and large observation deck overlooking the pool. There are six garage spaces and an extensive driveway for additional guest parking when entertaining. Enjoy the best of coastal California from a prime location just up the hill from the world-renowned Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach resorts, minutes away from downtown Laguna and some of the finest beaches in the state.
Property details for 50 Vista Montemar
This 6-bedroom, 7-bath single-family home sits in the Palmilla neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 6,275 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 655-321-14. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached six-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW23095883
- Year Built
- 1997
- Builder
- Steve Davidson
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,275
- Living Area Source
- Appraiser
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 15,378
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.353
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 6
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Bluff, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $234
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Palmilla
- Parcel Number
- 65532114
- On Market Date
- 2023-06-11
- Zoning
- R1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $409 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Sound, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Den, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Skylights, Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Irregular Lot, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Lanai, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
- Fencing
- Glass, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Gas Heat, Heated, Infinity, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palmilla (PAL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Guard
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $175
- Second HOA Name
- Niguel Summit
The record
Property History for 50 Vista Montemar
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Sold | $4,000,000 | The Agency |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Sold | $4,700,000 | |
| Jul 4, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Listed for sale | $4,400,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 50 Vista Montemar
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 06059C0438K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very 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 185 of 185 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 182 of 185. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 32 of 185.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423251008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (Loop, 6 Level 2 ports). 41 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.
Laguna Niguel home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 423
- Median price
- $1,760,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 50 Vista Montemar
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Sanford Sherman of Sanford Sherman, Broker
Listing information updated Jul 13, 2023 at 10:29 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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