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$2,795,000

23846 Kara Bay

Dana Point, CA 92629

Active

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,446

Sq. Ft.

1973

Year Built

Orange

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

**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.**

Listed by Briant Patterson · DRE #01351340 · Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
MLS #1191478177
ListedSep 23, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories1
StyleN/A
Total Units1
RoofSlate
Garage Spaces2
PoolN/A
SpaAssociation, Community, In Ground

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Exterior FeaturesBarbecue
FlooringStone
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
FireplaceFamily Room, Gas Starter
LaundryIn Garage
Parking FeaturesDirect Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Parking Total2
Patio & PorchConcrete, Front Porch, Patio
Entry Level1
Entry Locationstreet
Common WallsOne Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below

Property Features

Lot Size0.09 ac
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Garden, Lawn
ViewHills
DirectionsFrom Niguel Rd turn onto Mariner go through gate, left on Atlantic left Kara Bay

Community

AreaMB - Monarch Beach
School DistrictCapistrano Unified

Tax & Financial

TermsCash To New Loan, Conventional, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Government Loan
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameNiguel Shores
HOA Fee$415 / Quarterly

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Mortgage Estimate

$14,876/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM

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