12 Monarch Bay Dr

2,720 Sq. Ft.
$3,676 / Sq. Ft.
2,720
Sq. Ft.
$3,676
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched within the exclusive gates of Monarch Bay, this exceptional property captures the essence of coastal Orange County living. Boasting over 270-degree vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and golden-hued sunsets, this rare offering is a feast for the senses. The home’s enviable elevated location ensures breathtaking views from nearly every room, while its expansive patio sets the stage for unforgettable gatherings under the California sky.
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design,
...Perched within the exclusive gates of Monarch Bay, this exceptional property captures the essence of coastal Orange County living. Boasting over 270-degree vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and golden-hued sunsets, this rare offering is a feast for the senses. The home’s enviable elevated location ensures breathtaking views from nearly every room, while its expansive patio sets the stage for unforgettable gatherings under the California sky.
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, the residence has been thoughtfully updated with a new roof and air conditioning system in 2018/2019, and its windows and slider doors were recently replaced to enhance both comfort and style. For those with grander visions, the property provides an incredible opportunity to expand or even design a custom dream home on this prized parcel of land.
Monarch Bay is the epitome of resort-style coastal living, with exclusive access to the renowned Monarch Bay Beach Club. Here, residents enjoy world-class amenities, beachfront dining, live entertainment, and private tennis courts. This is more than a home—it’s an invitation to embrace the very best of Southern California’s seaside lifestyle.

Listing Agents

  1. Robyn Robinson

    Robyn Robinson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00849269

  2. Emma Robinson

    Emma Robinson

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02083820

    emma.robinson@compass.com

    P: (949)-375-0780

Property Details for 12 Monarch Bay Drive

Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 09/10/2025 01:20 AM

Property Details for 12 Monarch Bay Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #OC25012407
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,000 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Robyn Robinson, DRE #00849269; Compass, Emma Robinson, DRE #02083820

Sold By Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Philip Immel, DRE #00545198; Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Ryan Immel, DRE #01975613

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Building Information for 12 Monarch Bay Drive

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$50,989 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$48,738

Property Taxes

$2,251

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Monarch Bay Drive

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Current Financing: Conventional
  • Financing: Cash To New Loan
  • 433a Certified: No
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 3839
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 23
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, No Interior Steps
  • Disability Access: Doors - Swing In, Entry Slope Less than 1 foot, No Interior Steps
  • Association Amenities: Pickleball, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Banquet Facilities, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Guard, Security, Controlled Access, Other
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Gutters, Watersports, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Community: Monarch Bay (MB)
  • Complex Name: Monarch
  • Association Name: Monarch
  • Association Phone: 949-833-2600
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Convection Oven, Freezer, Gas Stove, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Unfurnished
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower, Closet in bathroom, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy toilet door, Remodeled, Tile Counters, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Stone Counters
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen, Separated
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Laundry Location: Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Wood Burning, Masonry, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Gas, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Gas, Masonry, Raised Hearth
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Stone
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Gated Community, Security System, 24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard, Security Lights, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Brick Veneer, Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Flat, Tar/Gravel
  • Entry Location: front
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wrought Iron
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structures: Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
  • View Description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Terrace
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
  • Tennis: Yes
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Up Slope from Street, Walkstreet, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Privately Maintained
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Private Road
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Garage, Garage - 2 Car, Golf Cart
  • Parking Non-Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Covered, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Builder Name: Monarch Bay
  • Builder Model: Custom
  • Builders Model Name: Custom
  • Builders Tract Name: Monarch Bay
  • Builders Tract Code: Monarch Bay (MB)
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 12 Monarch Bay Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

CLAW #OC25012407MR

$10,000,000
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #OC25012407

$10,000,000
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #OC25012407

$10,000,000
Jul 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908231798

$10,000,000

+19.8% / yr

Jul 23, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #OC25012407

Jul 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25012407

$10,500,000
Jul 22, 2025

Pending

CLAW #OC25012407MR

Jul 22, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #OC25012407

Jan 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25012407MR

$10,500,000
Jan 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25012407

$10,500,000
Apr 16, 2024

Expired

CLAW #23-320537

Apr 16, 2024

Expired

CRMLS #23320537

$10,395,000
Jan 31, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #23-320537

$10,395,000
Jan 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-320537

$10,995,000
Dec 8, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #23320537

Dec 8, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #23-320537

Oct 23, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-320537

$10,995,000
Oct 23, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #23320537

$10,995,000
Aug 16, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580703773

$1,982,000
Aug 31, 2009

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #S575432MR

Aug 31, 2009

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #S575432

$3,195,000
May 22, 2009

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S575432MR

$3,495,000
May 22, 2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S575432

$3,495,000
Feb 26, 2003

Sold

CRMLS #S269826

$1,626,000
Feb 26, 2003

Sold

CLAW #S269826MR

$1,626,000
Jan 20, 2003

Pending

CRMLS #S269826

Jan 20, 2003

Pending

CLAW #S269826MR

Jan 14, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S269826

$1,695,000
Jan 14, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S269826MR

$1,695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold

CLAW #OC25012407MR

$10,000,000
08/01/2025

Sold

SDMLS #OC25012407

$10,000,000
08/01/2025

Sold

CRMLS #OC25012407

$10,000,000
07/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908231798

$10,000,000

+19.8% / yr

07/23/2025

Pending

CRMLS #OC25012407

07/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25012407

$10,500,000
07/22/2025

Pending

CLAW #OC25012407MR

07/22/2025

Pending

SDMLS #OC25012407

01/16/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25012407MR

$10,500,000
01/16/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25012407

$10,500,000
04/16/2024

Expired

CLAW #23-320537

04/16/2024

Expired

CRMLS #23320537

$10,395,000
01/31/2024

Price Change

CLAW #23-320537

$10,395,000
01/02/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-320537

$10,995,000
12/08/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #23320537

12/08/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #23-320537

10/23/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #23-320537

$10,995,000
10/23/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #23320537

$10,995,000
08/16/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580703773

$1,982,000
08/31/2009

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #S575432MR

08/31/2009

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #S575432

$3,195,000
05/22/2009

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S575432MR

$3,495,000
05/22/2009

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S575432

$3,495,000
02/26/2003

Sold

CRMLS #S269826

$1,626,000
02/26/2003

Sold

CLAW #S269826MR

$1,626,000
01/20/2003

Pending

CRMLS #S269826

01/20/2003

Pending

CLAW #S269826MR

01/14/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #S269826

$1,695,000
01/14/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #S269826MR

$1,695,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Monarch Bay Drive

Taxable ValueLand$2,112,496Additions$253,705Total$2,366,201
Tax Record2025$27,008 ($2,251 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964CountyORANGEAPN670-131-46

Schools near 12 Monarch Bay Drive

This home is within Capistrano Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Moulton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Niguel Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dana Hills High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Robyn Robinson, DRE #00849269; Compass, Emma Robinson, DRE #02083820

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