714-914-4996

14 Mercato ,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$1,398,900

Located in the highly sought-after coastal community of Marina Hills, this beautifully remodeled home offers warmth, elegance, and effortless resort-style living. Thoughtfully upgraded, it blends sophisticated finishes with comfortable everyday living—plus a private backyard retreat that truly sets it apart. Soaring ceilings and dramatic two-story windows flood the home with natural light, creating an immediate sense of openness. The expanded open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, forming a stunning great-room design ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Marble flooring with black granite inlays adds timeless refinement. The gourmet kitchen features a built-in KitchenAid refrigerator, Wolf range, stainless steel dishwasher, custom Schuler cabinetry, and a sleek stainless steel backsplash. Imported Blue Bahia granite enhances the kitchen and baths, while a matching custom entertainment center anchors the living space. Built-in speakers with a Sonos sound system elevate gatherings, and a remote-controlled gas fireplace with included large-screen TV creates the perfect setting for cozy evenings. Upstairs, a custom stained-glass window and skylight add architectural charm. The primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, greenery views, and coastal breezes. Its spa-inspired bath includes a walk-in closet with built-ins, dual sinks, custom cabinetry, an Ove smart toilet, and a multi-spray shower with frameless glass enclosure. Bathrooms feature granite counters, stone floors and wainscoting, stainless-steel sinks, and Hansgrohe fixtures, while the secondary bath includes a spa tub. Additional upgrades include double-pane tinted windows, whole-house water filtration, complete re-plumbing, upgraded electrical, a tankless water heater, modern shades, and a Nest thermostat. Two secondary bedrooms provide flexibility, including one with custom office built-ins. The two-car garage offers storage cabinetry and soundproofed adjoining walls. An energy-efficient Asko washer and dryer are included. Outside, the private backyard enjoys southern exposure and is designed for relaxation and entertaining, with flagstone hardscape, a built-in gazebo, gas fireplace, artificial turf, mature trees, and a fountain with three cascading waterfalls. An outdoor shower completes this serene escape.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26035870

Price:
$1,398,900

Price
(per sq ft):
$815.00

Address:
14 Mercato ,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

MLS Area:
LNSEA - Sea Country

Subdivision:
Monaco I (Niguel East) (MHM)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
25

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,716 sq ft

Lot Size:
3,600 sq ft

Year Built:
1989

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Walk-In Closet, Entry, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Great Room, Living Room, Family Room

Eating Area:
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room

Laundry:
Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas, Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Floor:
Carpet, Stone

Appliances:
Disposal, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Copper Plumbing Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Firewall(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, Low Pile Carpeting

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage - Single Door, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$225.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Sport Court, Hiking Trails, Management, Pickleball, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Picnic Area, Biking Trails

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:
HIDHIL

Middle:
NIGHIL

High:
DANHIL

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association

Spa:
Association

Patio:
Covered, Patio

View:
None

Construction:
Concrete, Stucco

Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter

Roof:
Concrete, Tile

Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens

Common Walls:
1 Common Wall

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Sprinkler System, Back Yard, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Foothills, Lake, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Landmark Realtors , Andy Galfi , 01483931

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
3/18/2026 2:02 AM

14 Mercato ,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677