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Guard-Gated Communities on the Orange County Coast

Every guard-gated community on the coast, with the homes for sale in each city.

Coastal Orange County has more guard-gated communities than almost anywhere in California. Some are small enclaves of a few dozen estates; others, like the communities of Newport Coast, are entire hillsides of neighborhoods behind staffed gates. A few gated communities, including Emerald Bay and Three Arch Bay in Laguna Beach and Monarch Bay in Dana Point, add a private beach.

This guide lists the guard-gated communities with their own pages on this site, by city, and the guard-gated homes for sale in each city, updated throughout the day.

Market Snapshot

The Market for Guard-Gated Communities

251

For Sale Now

$4M

Median Asking Price

683

Sold, Last 12 Months

$2.75M

Median Sale Price

$922

Median Sale Price per Sq Ft

98.5%

Median Sale-to-List

The Market for Guard-Gated Communities, by city
CityFor SaleMedian AskingAsking $/Sq FtSold, 12 Mo.Median SaleSale $/Sq FtSale-to-List
Newport Coast28$14M$2,85462$10.3M$1,81394.4%
Newport Beach50$4.57M$1,54898$4.54M$1,42498.1%
Corona del Mar3$3.8M$1,98221$3.15M$1,35996.2%
Laguna Beach16$19M$3,65026$8.78M$2,70894.3%
Dana Point31$9.93M$2,21084$3.74M$1,55998.8%
Laguna Niguel22$4.05M$87466$2.81M$85598.9%
San Clemente8$5.22M$1,26936$2.41M$95597.7%
San Juan Capistrano9$3.5M$78629$2.79M$68198.8%
Huntington Beach44$1.14M$784165$840K$72899.4%
Long Beach40$750K$70796$790K$62598.9%

Homes for sale from CRMLS as of ; sales are guard-gated communities that closed in the last 12 months. Sale-to-list compares each sale price with the final asking price. A dash means fewer than three homes behind the figure.

For Sale Now

Guard-Gated Communities in Huntington Beach

Highest price first, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Homes are included when the CRMLS listing describes a gate with a guard or attendant. Listings are chosen from how each listing agent describes the home in CRMLS and have not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.

Neighborhood Guides

Guard-Gated Communities by City

Dana Point

Monarch Bay, Monarch Hills, Niguel Shores, Ritz Cove, Ritz Pointe, The Strand at Headlands, Villas at Monarch Beach

Newport Coast

Crystal Cove, Pacific Ridge, Pelican Crest, Pelican Hill

Laguna Niguel

Bear Brand Ranch, Crest de Ville, Monarch Point, Ocean Ranch

Newport Beach

Big Canyon, Harbor Island, Linda Isle

San Clemente

Cotton Point Estates, Cyprus Shores, Sea Pointe Estates

Laguna Beach

Emerald Bay, Irvine Cove

Corona del Mar

Jasmine Creek

Long Beach

Bixby Hill

San Juan Capistrano

Hunt Club

What to Know Before You Buy

  • Guard gates are run by the homeowners association; dues pay for staff, roads and common areas, so compare dues along with prices.
  • Ask for the association's budget, reserves and any planned special assessments.
  • Rules on rentals, remodels, landscaping and guests vary by community; read them before you buy.
  • Some gates are staffed around the clock and others part of the day; ask how the gate works.

Questions

Guard-Gated Communities FAQ

What is the difference between gated and guard-gated?

A gated community has a gate that residents open with a code, card or remote. A guard-gated community has staff at the gate who check in guests and deliveries, often around the clock.

How many guard-gated communities are for sale right now?

251 homes are for sale: 28 in Newport Coast, 50 in Newport Beach, 3 in Corona del Mar, 16 in Laguna Beach, 31 in Dana Point, 22 in Laguna Niguel, 8 in San Clemente, 9 in San Juan Capistrano, 44 in Huntington Beach, 40 in Long Beach. Asking prices range from $199,000 to $85,000,000. This page updates from CRMLS throughout the day.

Which gated communities have a private beach?

Emerald Bay, Three Arch Bay and Irvine Cove in Laguna Beach, Monarch Bay in Dana Point and Cyprus Shores in San Clemente are among the gated communities with private beach access.

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