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8 MONARCH BAY Drive sold on August 23, 2013 for $2,300,000, 9.8% below the $2,550,000 asking price after 325 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,895,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
8 MONARCH BAY Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,400 sq ft
- 9,360 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
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$2,300,000
Subdivision Monarch Bay
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $12,400,000
This property is also on the market under MLS OC26165623 (Residential Lease).
The home
About 8 MONARCH BAY Drive
Architecturally Significant 60's Monarch Bay 'Statement' Home Designed by Knowlton Fernald Jr. AIA. Featured in major design publications & worthy of a 16 page newspaper supplement and designed to be a showcase for the building & construction industry. Featuring the styling of Monterey & California ranch homes this home endures a standard of contemporary design. Panoramic whitewater & ocean views are enjoyed from Salt Creek sweeping northwest past Catalina Island The soaring 2 story entry leads to a great room with beautiful high beam ceilings, fireplace & incredible views on one side and is open to a huge gallery overlooking the private patio-pool area featuring a cantilevered dining terrace. An ocean view master suite wing showcases a large master bath with separate large his & hers walk-in closets and vanities. An elevator services both levels. Bay Club membership is $10 per month. Early land buyout provision. This is an incredible one of a kind opportunity within Monarch Bay.
Property details for 8 MONARCH BAY Drive
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Monarch Bay neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 4,400 square feet of living space on a 9,360-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 670-131-63. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S711857
- Year Built
- 1963
- Builder Model
- Ocean Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,400
- Living Area Source
- See Remarks
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,360
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.215
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $225
- Parcel Number
- 67013163
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Primary Suite, Workshop
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring
- Carpet, See Remarks, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Skylights, Shutters
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary, Ranch
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Secluded
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Lanai, Porch, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Oversized, Workshop In Garage
- Pool Features
- Filtered, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Monarch Bay (MB)
- Community Features
- Gated
- Association Amenities
- Tennis Courts
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community
- Land Lease
- Yes
- Land Lease Amount
- $2,700
The record
Property History for 8 MONARCH BAY Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2013 | Sold | $2,300,000 | |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8 MONARCH BAY 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 06059C0501K 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
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 56 of 59 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 59 of 59. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 59 of 59.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423052014, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.9 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 Level 2 ports). 29 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 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.
Monarch Bay home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $12,400,000
- Median days on market
- 35
- Median per sq ft
- $3,222
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Monarch Bay sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Monarch Bay Drive | Oct 16, 2026 | $13,300,000 | 3,662 | $3,632 | 0 |
| 20 Monarch Bay | Sep 18, 2026 | $12,400,000 | 3,849 | $3,222 | 35 |
| 416 Monarch Bay | Aug 25, 2026 | $12,195,000 | 2,720 | $4,483 | 0 |
| 92 Monarch Bay | Jul 7, 2026 | $13,250,000 | 3,358 | $3,946 | 127 |
| 31 Monarch Bay Drive | Jun 4, 2026 | $17,500,000 | 6,284 | $2,785 | 192 |
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Schools
School District for 8 MONARCH BAY Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Asemo Smiley of HOM Sotheby's International
Listing information updated Oct 18, 2022 at 7:08 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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