**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.**
For sale
Listed by: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Briant Patterson • Contact: 949-212-5369
$2,795,000
23846 Kara Bay, Dana Point, CA 92629
3beds
1,446sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
4,050 Square Feet Lot
$2,724,500 Zestimate®
$1,933/sqft
$138/mo HOA
What's special
- 22 days
- 1,379
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Briant Patterson DRE #01351340 949-212-5369,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Mark Sweeney DRE #00987093 949-683-5234,
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26208509
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Granite Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Stone
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,446 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: street
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Pool features: Community, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 4,050 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Garden, Lawn
Details
- Parcel number: 67218141
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Gated with Guard, Gated Community, Gated with Attendant, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Gardens (Inland Of Pch) (Nsi)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Game Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Guard, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $415 quarterly
- HOA name: Niguel Shores
- HOA phone: 949-493-0011
Location
- Region: Dana Point
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,933/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,867
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Government Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,724,500
$2.59M - $2.86M
$7,364/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000+1064.6%$1,933/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC26208509 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/1997 | Sold | $240,000$166/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $398,867 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,836 +3.3% | $391,047 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,650 +5.2% | $383,380 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,372 +3.2% | $375,863 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,207 +3% | $368,494 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,056 +3.6% | $361,269 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,879 | $357,565 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,879 +1.8% | $350,554 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,792 +5.9% | $343,681 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,523 | $336,943 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,523 +3.3% | $330,337 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,380 +11.1% | $325,376 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,941 | $319,003 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $317,562 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $311,336 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $305,232 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $302,951 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $303,672 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $297,718 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $291,881 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $286,158 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $280,548 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $275,048 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $270,007 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $264,713 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,916 +1.5% | $259,523 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,872 | $254,435 |
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Neighborhood: 92629
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Dana Hills
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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