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31266 Palma Drive sold on April 7, 2025 for $1,789,000, 0.3% below the $1,795,000 asking price after 38 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
31266 Palma Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,602 sq ft
- 3,423 sq ft lot
- Built 1973
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$1,789,000
Subdivision Monarch Summit I
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,609,500
The home
About 31266 Palma Drive
Unobstructed ocean views capture you in this home that blends modern upgrades, sustainability and luxury, offering you the finest in coastal living.
As you step inside, the fully renovated interior with new carpet and new paint, whispers of understated elegance. The kitchen serves more than meals with heated floors, stainless steel appliances, a warming drawer, and a custom skylight that bathes the space in ambient light. The open-concept great room, featuring a cozy fireplace and an additional skylight, unfurls invitingly, offering a picture-perfect panorama of the glistening sea beyond.
Privacy and charm encapsulate the primary bedroom, where sit-down views of the coast blend seamlessly with an en suite bathroom equipped with heated floors and a steam shower, making every day feel like a spa day. An enchanting atrium nestled between the bathrooms adds an additional splash of daylight.
Step outside to a securely gated front courtyard featuring a tranquil fountain sets the stage for memorable gatherings under the sky. This home is as functional as it is beautiful, featuring a tankless water heater with a recirculating system, double-paned windows, and native landscaping that respects its environment.
The attached two-car garage features epoxy flooring and electric vehicle charging capabilities. The home features a paid-for solar system that keeps the utilites bills at a minimum. Newer plumbing (not in slab) and updated electrical complete the modernization of this home.
This home isn't just move-in ready; it's lifestyle ready. One of the best facing positions in Monarch Summit I, you can embrace the coastal dream with open arms and panoramic views. Don't just buy a home; invest in a lifestyle that keeps on giving.
Monarch Summit I, positioned at the top of Laguna Summit has two clubhouses with beautiful pools, spa areas, and an onsite manager and is close to several amazing hiking trails.
Minutes to Salt Creek Beach, The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, the Waldorf Astoria, Monarch Links Golf Course, Strands Beach, and Dana Point Harbor.
Just to the north is Laguna Beach and the world-renowned Montage Resort and Spa adjacent to Treasure Island Beach and Park.
Property details for 31266 Palma Drive
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Summit I neighborhood of Laguna Niguel in Orange County. It has 1,602 square feet of living space on a 3,423-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1973. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 658-064-54. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a community pool and 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
- PW25043832
- Year Built
- 1973
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,602
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,423
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0786
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $425
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Monarch Summit I
- Parcel Number
- 65806454
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Radiant, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, In Garage, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Atrium, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Roller Shields, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Low Pile Carpet, No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Concrete
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- None
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Summit I (MS1)
- Community Features
- Mountainous, Street Lights, Suburban, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Billiard Room, Maintenance Front Yard, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
The record
Property History for 31266 Palma Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | Sold | $1,789,000 | |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Relisted | $1,795,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 31266 Palma Drive
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 41 of 42 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 42. Fixed wireless: GeoLinks, up to 200 Mbps, at 2 of 42.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423244013, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 34 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.
Monarch Summit I home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $1,609,500
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $979
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Summit I sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23022 Andria | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,210,000 | 1,329 | $910 | 0 |
| 31042 Carrara | Sep 14, 2026 | $1,669,000 | 1,602 | $1,042 | 60 |
| 31071 Almara Lane | Aug 26, 2026 | $1,315,000 | 1,329 | $989 | 9 |
| 30991 Carrara Road | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 1,602 | $968 | 4 |
| 31272 Palma | Jul 9, 2026 | $1,805,000 | 1,904 | $948 | 29 |
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Schools
Schools for 31266 Palma Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listing information updated Apr 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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