714-914-4996

23846 Kara Bay ,
Dana Point, CA 92629

$2,795,000

**Coastal Resort Living in Niguel Shores Steps from Strands Beach** Experience the best of **Dana Point coastal living** at 23846 Kara Bay, ideally located in the highly desirable **Niguel Shores community** just steps from spectacular **Strands Beach**. Currently configured as a two-bedroom residence, the home was originally designed as a three-bedroom and can readily be converted back, providing flexibility to accommodate your lifestyle and needs. Inside, coastal comfort meets timeless quality with **slate flooring throughout, skylights that bring in abundant natural light, and blinds throughout**. The kitchen features a **Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking four-burner gas range**, while the **Jacuzzi tub** provides a relaxing retreat after a day at the beach. Life at Niguel Shores feels like being on vacation every day. Start your morning with a walk along the Pacific Ocean, spend the afternoon enjoying the community’s resort-style amenities, and finish the evening at the **private bluff-top park overlooking beautiful Strands Beach**, taking in spectacular coastal sunsets. Residents enjoy an impressive collection of amenities, including a **community pool and spa, tennis and pickleball courts, parks, clubhouse**, and beautifully maintained coastal surroundings. Niguel Shores also offers an active social calendar with community gatherings and events, including popular **Taco Nights and other neighborhood celebrations at the private clubhouse and bluff-top park**. The flexible floor plan is ideal for full-time coastal living, a weekend getaway, vacation retreat, or investment property. With the ability to convert the current two-bedroom configuration back to three bedrooms, the home offers an opportunity to create the space that best fits your needs. Beyond the community, enjoy convenient access to **Strands Beach, Dana Point Harbor, Salt Creek Beach, Monarch Beach, world-class resorts, golf, restaurants, and shopping**. For those seeking a **Dana Point home near the beach**, 23846 Kara Bay offers a rare combination of coastal location, resort-style amenities, flexible living space, and the unmistakable charm of Southern California beach living. **Live steps from the beach. Enjoy the bluff. Embrace the lifestyle. Welcome to Niguel Shores.**

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26208509

Price:
$2,795,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$1,932.00

Address:
23846 Kara Bay ,
Dana Point, CA 92629

MLS Area:
MB - Monarch Beach

Subdivision:
Gardens (Inland of PCH) (NSI)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
20

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
2

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,446 sq ft

Lot Size:
4,050 sq ft

Listing Agent:
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty , Briant Patterson , 01351340

Year Built:
1973

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room

Eating Area:
Family Kitchen, In Kitchen

Laundry:
In Garage

Entry Location:
street

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas Starter, Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Stone

Appliances:
Convection Oven, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Range Hood, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Beamed Ceilings, Pantry, Granite Counters

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated with Attendant, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s), Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Automatic Gate

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$415.00 / Quarterly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Security, Biking Trails, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Pool, Barbecue, Clubhouse, Card Room, Sport Court, Guard, Recreation Room, Playground

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:

Middle:

High:
DANHIL

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, In Ground, Filtered, Community, Heated

Spa:
Association, In Ground, Community

Patio:
Front Porch, Concrete, Patio, Slab

View:
Hills

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Slate

Windows:
Blinds

Common Walls:
1 Common Wall, No One Below, No One Above

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Close to Clubhouse, Garden, Back Yard, Lawn

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:

Direction Faces:

Last
Updated:
10/15/2026 8:58 AM

23846 Kara Bay ,
Dana Point, CA 92629