5 Mountain Gate
Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Listing broker / agent: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty · Susan McDonnell · 949-632-0544 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26187795 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 00:30 UTC
About this property
Classic Coto de Caza home blends traditional architectural design with thoughtful updates. A double-door entry opens to a grand foyer and sweeping staircase. Sprawling windows reveal lots of natural light and mountain views from the elegant formal Living and Dining Rooms. Boasting 5 bedrooms~one main floor bedroom currently used as an office, with en-suite bath, sure to please guests. This exquisite kitchen will inspire even the novice cook to turn chef, includes double Wolf ovens, 8 burner range, pantry, wine frig and quartz countertop island with generous bar seating that opens to Great Room! Custom built-ins, window treatments and stunning lighting fixtures throughout. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a fireplace, walk in closet and view balcony. Finish your day in the luxurious soaking tub taking in the mountain views. All secondary bedrooms are generously sized. Bonus Room was converted to 5th Bedroom, complete with custom closet. Expansive entertainers’ view lot features outdoor kitchen, fire pit, dining patio, salt water spa and plenty of room to play your favorite sport in the grass. Home is ideally situated on oversized, cul-de-sac lot with wide driveway and 3 car garage with epoxy flooring, equipped with an EV charging station. Solar system enhances your homes' energy efficiency. Coto de Caza is a unique, guard gated community, offering a wide variety of recreation options including membership to 2 Golf courses, Equestrian center, miles of bike, hike and bridle path trails, Pickleball, Tennis and Sport Courts, Swimming Pools and Spa, a 13,000 square foot Sports Club, Playgrounds and a Dog Park. Located near 241 tollway with easy access to shopping, award winning schools, restaurants, John Wayne airport and 5 Freeway. Where else in Southern California can you find all these amenities?
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26187795
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 3,289 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2634 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1993
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 48
Building
- Year built
- 1993
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Brick, Stucco
- Roof
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Converted Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate, See Remarks, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Heated, In Ground, Lap, Salt Water, Waterfall, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Patio
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Fire Pit
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Trees, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Glass, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stables, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Golf Course, Horse Trails, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $385.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Tijeras Creek
- Middle / junior school
- Los Flores
- High school
- Tesoro
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wagon Wheel Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Coto De Caza | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Tesoro High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 9–12 | 2.2 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.3 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.6 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.6 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.9 mi |
| Las Flores Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 6–8 | 2.9 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 3.0 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,028,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,100,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,100,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-07 17:20 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 00:39 | $2,028,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:48 | $2,100,000 |
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