RENTED FEB 4, 2026

56 Corniche Dr Unit J Dana Point, CA 92629

Monarch Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $828,173 - $844,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,130 Sq Ft
21.87 Acres

Last Sold October 14, 2025

Last sale price $829,950 $734 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,581/month

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • John Malcom Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Gated Parking

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome to your peaceful retreat in the prestigious 24/7 guard-gated community of Ritz Pointe. Located in Monarch Hills, this top-floor condo at 56 Corniche Drive, Unit J offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms plus one assigned carport in one of Dana Point’s most desirable coastal settings.
This light-filled residence has been thoughtfully updated throughout, featuring newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms, laminate flooring, fresh carpet, and new interior paint, newer windows and shutters. The home was fully re-piped in 2024, and the heat pump, air conditioning, and water heater have all been recently replaced.
A spacious wrap-around deck creates a serene outdoor escape, showcasing unobstructed panoramic views of rolling hills, city lights, and even a peek of the ocean on clear days. Inside, the well-designed layout includes walk-in closets in both bedrooms and a cozy fireplace anchoring the living room. For added convenience, the washer/dryer are included in a spacious oversized laundry room off the main deck.
In terms of location, it doesn't get much better; the condo is situated near the community clubhouse with fitness center, pool and spa. and is just minutes away from world-famous beaches, 5-star resorts, trails, and the bustling downtown Dana Point & Harbor. Shopping destinations, dining spots, and the charming Laguna Beach are also nearby, promising a vibrant lifestyle of convenience and luxury.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Dianna McGarvin

Harcourts Prime Properties Brokerage Phone: 949-300-1600 License #01256450 Listed on: 12/20/2025

Harcourts Prime Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Becki Kolander

Harcourts Prime Properties License #01984396

Harcourts Prime Properties

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 21.87

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,130 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Gated Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is near clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,800
  • Rent includes association dues, trash collection, water
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 12/22/25
  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 13434
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93936700
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 325 Units
  • Monarch Hills Association
  • Monarch Hills Condos Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2025-12-22
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Security: 3800
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Tenant

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Monarch Hills Condos (MHC)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 93936700
  • Year Built: 1989
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1130.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 3.27
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Carport, Gated, Guest
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Guard, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Name: Monarch Hills
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 952561.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.8678
  • Latitude Manual: 33.48848900

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Lot Size Area: 952561.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 325
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Rent Includes: Association Dues, Trash Collection, Water

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 13434

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Beverly Donatone Revocable Trust and Seikaly Nabeeh
Bought by
Neri Michael A and Neri Lisa A
Seller's Agent
Tracy Davis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
LISA NERI
REAL ESTATE EBROKER INC
List Price
$829,950
Sold Price
$829,950
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$834,293

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.55%
Original Mortgage
$414,950
Outstanding Balance
$413,832
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,461

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2023
Sold by
Beverly Donatone Revocable Trust and Donatone Beverly J
Bought by
Beverly Donatone Revocable Trust and Donatone

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2007
Sold by
Donatone Beverly J
Bought by
Donatone Beverly J and Beverly Donatone Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1997
Sold by
Monarch Beach Venture Ltd
Bought by
Donatone Beverly J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,150
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Neri Michael A $830,000 Ticor Title Company
Beverly Donatone Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Donatone Beverly J -- None Available
Donatone Beverly J $153,500 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Neri Michael A $414,950
Previous Owner Beverly Donatone Revocable Trust $580,000
Previous Owner Donatone Beverly J $147,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2026 02/04/26 Rented $3,695 +2.8% --
02/02/2026 02/02/26 Off Market $3,595 -- --
01/26/2026 01/26/26 Price Changed $3,595 -2.7% $3 / Sq Ft
01/14/2026 01/14/26 Price Changed $3,695 -2.6% $3 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Price Changed $3,795 -0.1% $3 / Sq Ft
12/20/2025 12/20/25 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Sold $829,950 0.0% $734 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $829,950 -- $734 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,988 $249,502 $95,375 $154,127
2024 $2,988 $244,610 $93,505 $151,105
2023 $2,875 $239,814 $91,671 $148,143
2022 $2,774 $235,112 $89,873 $145,239
2021 $2,700 $230,502 $88,110 $142,392
2020 $2,706 $228,139 $87,207 $140,932
2019 $2,647 $223,666 $85,497 $138,169
2018 $2,579 $219,281 $83,821 $135,460
2017 $2,508 $214,982 $82,178 $132,804
2016 $2,442 $210,767 $80,567 $130,200
2015 $2,291 $207,602 $79,357 $128,245
2014 $2,251 $203,536 $77,803 $125,733
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianna McGarvin

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Dianna McGarvin

    Harcourts Prime Properties

    (949) 300-1600

    7 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Dianna McGarvin
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  • Becki Kolander

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Becki Kolander

    Harcourts Prime Properties

    (949) 280-8614

    6 Total Sales

    Becki Kolander
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  • Tracy Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tracy Davis

    Compass

    (341) 600-2520

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Tracy Davis
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  • Brian Sperry

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Brian Sperry

    Compass

    (949) 667-3300

    2 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Brian Sperry
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    LISA NERI

    REAL ESTATE EBROKER INC

    (760) 722-3222

    2 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    LISA NERI
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25279039

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-367-00

California Orange County Dana Point 92629 Monarch Beach

56 Corniche Dr Unit J, Dana Point, CA

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