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Laguna Niguel · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®

Laguna Niguel real estate, street by street.

A South County city with hillside single-family homes, condos and many HOA communities. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Laguna Niguel and across Orange County.

About Laguna Niguel

Living in Laguna Niguel, at a glance.

Places people know in and around Laguna Niguel: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Salt Creek Trail, Crown Valley Parkway.

The typical home in Laguna Niguel was built around 1986. With homes that age, the big questions are whether the roof, windows, HVAC, electrical and plumbing have been updated, and what permits were pulled for past remodels.

About 67% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 33% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

ZIP codes

92677

Getting around

the 73 and the 5

Owner-occupied homes

67% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)

Typical year built

1986 (median, U.S. Census ACS)

Housing units

27,643 (U.S. Census ACS)

Laguna Niguel market · September 2026

The numbers, updated monthly.

Typical home value

$1.49M
+5.0% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index

Homes for sale

154
Active listings · Realtor.com

Typical rent

$3,343/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index

See the full Laguna Niguel housing market report (prices by ZIP code, days on market, price cuts and the year-over-year trend).

Typical values and listing counts are not appraisals. For what your home would sell for, get a free home value report.

Buying and selling in Laguna Niguel

What to know before you move.

In Laguna Niguel, as in much of Orange County, HOAs and Mello-Roos special taxes show up in a lot of deals, especially in planned communities. Both change your real monthly payment, so I check them before we talk price.

Condo and townhome buyers also need the HOA's budget, reserves and insurance reviewed, along with the state-required balcony and elevated-element inspections (SB 326).

Want homes in Laguna Niguel as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.

How I help in Laguna Niguel

One agent, every kind of deal.

Buyers

Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.

Sellers

Pricing from recent sales near you in Laguna Niguel, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.

Condo and townhome buyers

HOA budgets, reserves and special assessments reviewed, plus FHA and VA eligibility for the complex.

Buying or selling in Laguna Niguel

Your Laguna Niguel realtor, for either side.

Looking for a real estate agent in Laguna Niguel? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Laguna Niguel and across Orange County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.

Buying

Homes for sale in Laguna Niguel

Houses, condos and townhomes in Laguna Niguel as they hit the MLS. Save your Laguna Niguel search and get new listings and price drops by email.

First-time home buyer in Laguna Niguel?

Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.

Buyer's agent in Laguna Niguel

Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.

New construction near Laguna Niguel

Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.

Investment and rental property

Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Laguna Niguel properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.

Selling

What's my Laguna Niguel home worth?

A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Laguna Niguel housing market report.

Sell my house in Laguna Niguel

Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Laguna Niguel. How I sell homes.

Sell fast or take a cash offer?

Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.

Cost to sell a house in Laguna Niguel

Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, Orange County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.

Inherited a home or selling a trust?

Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.

Downsizing or moving away

Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.

Around Laguna Niguel

Coming up in Laguna Niguel.

Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.

More in Laguna Niguel: the City of Laguna Niguel's official events calendar →

Nearby, a short drive from Laguna Niguel

Dates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.

Client review
★★★★★“Very courteous, listened to my concerns, very efficient. When I was ready to purchase the property we found on the market, Memo brought results faster than I expected. Every problem that popped up was addressed quickly.”Buyer

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Questions

Straight answers.

What is a typical home worth in Laguna Niguel?

About $1.49M as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 5.0% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.

How many homes are for sale in Laguna Niguel?

154 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Laguna Niguel housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.

Do homes in Laguna Niguel have HOA dues or Mello-Roos?

Some do and many don't. Mello-Roos shows up on the property tax bill and in the seller's disclosures, and HOA dues are in the HOA documents. I check both before you write an offer.

Do you work in Laguna Niguel?

Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Orange County, including Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and Aliso Viejo. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.

What's going on around Laguna Niguel?

See the events section on this page. It lists upcoming community events I've checked against official pages, plus a link to the official calendar when the city has one. The full list is on my local events calendar.

How do I choose a real estate agent in Laguna Niguel?

Look for someone who works Laguna Niguel regularly, explains the numbers in writing, answers quickly and has verified reviews. Check their license on the California DRE website. I'm Memo Dinh (CA DRE #02066757), a REALTOR® with Epique Realty and a 5.0-star rating from clients. Call or text 562-253-9034 to talk it through.

How do I sell my house in Laguna Niguel?

Get a pricing analysis from the closest recent sales, fix only what buyers will pay for, list with strong photos and a clear plan, then compare every offer by your net, not just the price. I give you a net sheet before you list.

How much does it cost to sell a house in Laguna Niguel?

Commissions are negotiable. Other costs usually include escrow, title insurance, Orange County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repair credits or prep. Use the seller net sheet on this site for an estimate, then I'll send you an exact version.

Should I take a cash offer for my Laguna Niguel home?

Sometimes. A cash offer saves time and repairs but usually comes in lower. If you have one, I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can compare your real net.

Is there down payment help for first-time buyers in Laguna Niguel?

Often, yes. CalHFA programs are statewide, and some counties and cities run their own down payment programs that open in rounds. Rules and funding change, so confirm current availability with a CalHFA-approved lender. Not financial advice.

I inherited a house in Laguna Niguel. What should I do first?

Find out whether it's in a trust or needs probate through the Orange County Superior Court, keep it insured and secured, and ask your CPA about the stepped-up tax basis and Prop 19 before deciding to keep, rent or sell. I help heirs sell, including from out of state. Not legal or tax advice.

Let's talk

Start with 15 minutes.

Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.

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