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    • Listed by: Re/Max Property Connection • Linda Battisti • Contact: 949-525-6792
    $1,359,000

    15 Mercato, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    2beds
    1,188sqft
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    $8,624/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    6,300 Square Feet Lot
    $1,330,400 Zestimate®
    $1,144/sqft
    $205/mo HOA

    What's special

    STUNNING, MARINA HILLS SINGLE STORY, single-family home. COMPLETELY remodeled from top to bottom, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been reimagined into a refined coastal retreat where every detail has been beautifully upgraded. You have to see it to appreciate the high end upgrades and finishes throughout. The gated courtyard entry offers a spacious and private outdoor living space, while the solar exterior lighting elevates the home to an entirely new level of beauty after sunset. Inside, the home blends warmth and modern design with engineered hardwood flooring, high ceilings and a bright, open layout filled with natural light. Impressively updated, the kitchen offers quartz countertops, soft-close custom cabinetry, a glass tile backsplash, and Miele stainless steel appliances, including a 5-burner stove, along with a Blanco sink and faucet. Designed as a tranquil retreat, the primary suite features custom lighting and two walls enhanced with additional sound-dampening materials to help minimize sound transfer and increase privacy. Completing the suite, the primary bathroom is appointed with a dual-sink vanity, custom cabinetry, porcelain tile and a spacious spa-like shower with dual shower heads. Custom closet doors enhance the secondary bedroom, which can also serve as a home office or den. Further showcasing the home's upgrades, the secondary bathroom is enhanced with porcelain tile and custom cabinetry. Outdoors, a private retreat awaits, featuring custom pavers, synthetic turf, and ample space for both relaxation and entertaining. Other notable features include PEX piping, Milgard windows and sliders, upgraded doors, handles and switch plates, Wi-Fi enabled kitchen and porch lighting, Graff plumbing fixtures in both bathrooms, remote skylight cover in primary suite, new interior paint, 4 exterior security cameras (included), Wi-Fi enabled garage door, epoxy garage floor, driveway and courtyard pavers and synthetic turf in front yard. Residents of Marina Hills enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, sports courts and beautifully maintained neighborhood parks. Easy access to Salt Creek Trail leads all the way to Salt Creek Beach, while nearby shopping, restaurants and Dana Point Harbor make this location coastal living at its finest. Low HOA and no Mello-Roos. With extensive upgrades throughout, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a gorgeous single-story home in a truly fabulous community.
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    Linda Battisti DRE #01900159 949-525-6792,

    Re/Max Property Connection

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26176069MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Ground Level
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Stone
      • Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
      • Fencing: Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 6,300 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park
      Details
      • Parcel number: 65327156
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mediterranean
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Monaco I (Niguel East) (Mhm)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s)
      • HOA fee: $205 monthly
      • HOA name: Marina Hills Planned Community Association
      • HOA phone: 855-253-0153
      Location
      • Region: Laguna Niguel

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,144/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $749,827
      • Annual tax amount: $7,582
      • Date on market: 8/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 39 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,1031 Exchange,FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,330,400

        $1.26M - $1.40M

        $4,164/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/13/2026Listed for sale$1,359,000+106.2%$1,144/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26176069 Report a problem
        3/26/2018Sold$659,000$555/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        3/9/2018Pending sale$659,000$555/sqft
        Source: Zutila, Inc #OC18047441 Report a problem
        3/6/2018Listed for sale$659,000+199.5%$555/sqft
        Source: Zutila, Inc #OC18047441 Report a problem
        1/8/1998Sold$220,000$185/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,582 +1.7%$749,827 +2%
        2024$7,456 +2.2%$735,125 +2%
        2023$7,299 +1.9%$720,711 +2%
        2022$7,160 +2%$706,580 +2%
        2021$7,022 +1%$692,726 +1%
        2020$6,952 $685,623 +2%
        2019$6,952 +2%$672,180 +117.7%
        2018$6,815 +126.5%$308,728 +2%
        2017$3,009 $302,675 +2%
        2016$3,009 +2%$296,741 +1.5%
        2015$2,951 +3.6%$292,284 +2%
        2014$2,848 $286,559 +0.5%
        2013-- $285,264 +2%
        2012-- $279,671 +2%
        2011-- $274,188 +0.8%
        2010-- $272,139 -0.2%
        2009-- $272,786 +2%
        2008-- $267,438 +2%
        2007-- $262,195 +2%
        2006-- $257,054 +2%
        2005-- $252,014 +2%
        2004-- $247,073 +1.9%
        2003-- $242,545 +2%
        2002-- $237,790 +2%
        2001$2,310 +1.9%$233,128 +2%
        2000$2,266 $228,557
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        Neighborhood: 92677

        Getting around

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        Somewhat Walkable
        52 / 100
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