15 Mercato
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Listing broker / agent: Re/Max Property Connection · Linda Battisti · 949-525-6792 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26176069 · Last checked Nov 15, 2026 01:30 UTC
About this property
BUYER COULDN'T PERFORM!! THEIR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN!! 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. 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. 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.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26176069
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,188 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1446 acres
- Reported private pool
- No
- Year built
- 1987
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 93
Building
- Year built
- 1987
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Patio, Stone
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association amenities
- Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $205.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 0.2 mi |
| George White Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Community Roots Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Niguel Hills Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | 6–8 | 1.2 mi |
| Capistrano Valley High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | 9–12 | 1.7 mi |
| Moulton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Marian Bergeson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,349,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,359,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,299,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-24 19:36 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 01:46 | $1,349,000 |
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