24478 Sunshine Drive
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Listing broker / agent: Realty One Group West · Diane Hodson · 949-233-7880 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26218384 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:26 UTC
About this property
ONE-OF-A-KIND EXQUISITE LAGUNA NIGUEL RESIDENCE! Beautifully updated with exceptional quality finishes and timeless custom details, this stunning home welcomes you through a private gated courtyard. French door opens to a peaceful backyard with landscape lighting and covered patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The open, spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a separate family room featuring a gas fireplace and TV niche. Gorgeous Arizona tile flooring extends throughout the kitchen and downstairs living areas. The remodeled chef's kitchen is truly exceptional, featuring a matte black 6-burner Viking range, Bosch appliances, Kohler sink, alder wood and mahogany cabinetry with pull-out shelving, custom pine hammered peninsula, wine refrigerator, Bosch built-in refrigerator, and newer garbage disposal. Upstairs offers three bedrooms plus a permitted room addition featuring beautiful mahogany double doors, built-in alder wood desk and cabinetry, making it ideal for a large home office, guest room, or flex space. The spacious primary suite offers a luxurious, spa-inspired retreat with a beautifully updated bath featuring dual-sink vanity, soaking tub, limestone flooring, custom cabinetry, and glass-enclosed walk-in shower. A custom built-in primary closet provides exceptional storage, while African mahogany built-in bookshelves add warmth and sophistication. Additional highlights include shutters throughout, Toto toilets, Toto sinks, Andersen Renewal windows, an invisible screen door leading to the backyard, PEX re-piped plumbing, newer HVAC, upstairs indoor laundry with new flooring, and an attached 2-car garage with built-in storage cabinetry. Enjoy an exceptional location directly across from Laguna Niguel Regional Park and Lake, with easy access to the Laguna Niguel Botanical Preserve, scenic walking trails, world-class beaches, luxury resorts, and outstanding dining. With only $109 HOA dues, low association fees, and NO Mello-Roos, this extraordinary residence offers the very best of South Orange County living.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26218384
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,000 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.05 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1997
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1997
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Building Permit, Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Owner
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Patio / porch
- Brick, Concrete, Covered, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Zero Lot Line
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Park
- Association amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Playground
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $109.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Moulton
- Middle / junior school
- Aliso Viejo
- High school
- Aliso Niguel
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts (school website, opens in a new tab) Orange County Department of Education · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Community Roots Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Hidden Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Niguel Hills Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | 6–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Moulton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Laguna Niguel Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Marian Bergeson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Wood Canyon Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,399,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,399,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 16:41 | $1,399,000 |
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