$3,800 per month
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,130 Sq Ft
21.87 Acres

Highlights

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

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Dianna McGarvin

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

Harcourts Prime Properties

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

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: 3.36
  • 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

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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)

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25279039

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-367-00