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AWARD WINNING AGENTS RECOGNIZED BY

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Recognized by Forbes as a Market Leader
Monarch Real Estate, 2024 Best Luxury Real Estate Agency, Orange County, California

OUR PORTFOLIO OF HOMES

List Your Home With Someone Who's Experienced With a Home Of Your Caliber

Stone-clad home with arched windows, mature trees and a stone-paved driveway.
Inactive

4 Thomas Road

5 Beds | 7 Baths | 7,424 Sq.Ft.
$7,499,999
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Sold

4 Ebony Glade

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,946 Sq.Ft.
$6,350,000
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Sold

18 Mission Ridge Road

6 Beds | 8 Baths | 6,360 Sq.Ft.
$6,100,000
Mediterranean-style home with red tile roofs, stone facade, landscaped courtyard, and curved driveway.
Sold

4 Thomas Road

5 Beds | 7 Baths | 7,424 Sq.Ft.
$6,100,000
1 Overlook Drive
Sold

1 Overlook Drive

5 Beds | 8 Baths | 7,400 Sq.Ft.
$4,900,000
Mediterranean-style home with tiled roof, arched entry, and landscaped front garden.
Sold

92 Bell Pasture Road

6 Beds | 8 Baths | 9,000 Sq.Ft.
$4,895,000
Two-story stone-and-stucco home with a tiled roof, double garage, and landscaped front courtyard.
Inactive

7 Kent Court

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 5,410 Sq.Ft.
$4,699,999
13 N STONINGTON Road
Sold

13 N STONINGTON Road

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,991 Sq.Ft.
$4,400,000
Two-story stone-and-stucco home with a dark double garage and landscaped front garden.
Inactive

7 Kent Court

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 5,410 Sq.Ft.
$4,399,999
67 Bell Pasture Road
Sold

67 Bell Pasture Road

5 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,453 Sq.Ft.
$4,300,000
Mediterranean-style home with a brick facade, arched entry, landscaped lawn, and driveway.
Sold

4 San Luis Obispo Street

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,950 Sq.Ft.
$4,250,000
Two-story stone home with a tiled roof, landscaped lawn, and stone entry courtyard.
Sold

8 Brittlestar Road

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,353 Sq.Ft.
$4,100,000
Aerial view of a Mediterranean-style home with a swimming pool amid mature landscaping.
Sold

21 Ali Lane

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,200 Sq.Ft.
$3,950,000
8 Mission Ridge
Sold

8 Mission Ridge

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 5,600 Sq.Ft.
$3,900,000
7 Kent Court
Sold

7 Kent Court

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 5,410 Sq.Ft.
$3,899,998
Spanish-style home with a swimming pool and covered patio at dusk
Sold

19300 Hombre Lane

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,333 Sq.Ft.
$3,800,000
White stucco home with a tiled roof, landscaped front garden, and brick entry steps.
Sold

4 Kelly Lane

5 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,078 Sq.Ft.
$3,460,000
Two-story Mediterranean-style home with a broad paved driveway, palm trees, and landscaped entry gardens.
Sold

6605 Colina Puesta

6 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,314 Sq.Ft.
$3,395,000
Stone-and-stucco home with a tall tower, broad driveway, palms, and American flags.
Inactive

11 Sandalo Court

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,311 Sq.Ft.
$3,250,000
Two-story stone-front home framed by mature trees, with a landscaped lawn and attached garage.
Sold

5 Maremma Lane

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,600 Sq.Ft.
$3,175,000
Two-story tan stucco home with stone accents, a tiled roof, and landscaped front yard.
Sold

12 Becker Drive

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,327 Sq.Ft.
$3,170,000
Aerial view of a tile-roofed home amid dense greenery, with mountains on the horizon.
Sold

9 Lusitano

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,132 Sq.Ft.
$3,046,000
9 Bell Pasture Road
Sold

9 Bell Pasture Road

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,318 Sq.Ft.
$3,030,000
8 Cloister Court
Sold

8 Cloister Court

5 Beds | 6.5 Baths | 5,907 Sq.Ft.
$3,015,000
Two-story stucco home with a wrought-iron balcony, central chimney, and mature trees framing the front garden.
Sold

17 San Luis Obispo Street

3 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,325 Sq.Ft.
$3,000,000
Bright kitchen with a marble island, woven-seat stools, and adjoining living room.
Sold

2 Michael Road

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 3,841 Sq.Ft.
$2,975,000
Single-story stucco home with a tiled roof, attached garage, and tropical landscaping.
Sold

45 Michael Road

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,950 Sq.Ft.
$2,865,000
Two-story stucco home with a tile roof, arched windows, and landscaped front yard.
Sold

15 Basilica Place

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,344 Sq.Ft.
$2,758,888
Two-story cream house with dark shutters and a large tree shading the front lawn.
Sold

38 Winfield Drive

6 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,501 Sq.Ft.
$2,585,000
Two-story stucco home with a tile roof, two-car garage, and landscaped front lawn.
Inactive

216 Via Sedona

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,450 Sq.Ft.
$2,550,000
Modern two-story home with a dark double garage, brick accents, and broad stone entry steps.
Sold

24 Thornhill

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,432 Sq.Ft.
$2,475,000
Two-story home with a stone tower, balcony, two-car garage, and tree-shaded driveway.
Sold

5 Sandalo Court

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,200 Sq.Ft.
$2,449,999
Tan stucco home with a round turret, attached garage, and landscaped front yard.
Sold

14 Becker

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,029 Sq.Ft.
$2,430,000
6605 Colina Puesta
Sold

6605 Colina Puesta

6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4,314 Sq.Ft.
$2,420,000
Two-story white and brick home with a double garage, broad driveway, and landscaped front yard.
Sold

1 Brittle Star Lane

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,695 Sq.Ft.
$2,375,000
Two-story stone-front home with a tiled roof, arched entry, and landscaped front yard.
Inactive

31771 Via Salamanca

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,600 Sq.Ft.
$2,349,999
9 Stellar Isle
Sold

9 Stellar Isle

5 Beds | 6 Baths | 6,000 Sq.Ft.
$2,260,000
14 Brass Nail
Sold

14 Brass Nail

4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,635 Sq.Ft.
$2,226,000
Two-story Mediterranean-style home with arched windows, a three-car garage, and tall palms at dusk.
Sold

14 Thorn Oak

6 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,035 Sq.Ft.
$2,210,000
Two-story stucco home with a balcony and twin garage doors at dusk.
Sold

1 David Street

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,682 Sq.Ft.
$2,200,000
2 Moonlight
Sold

2 Moonlight

6 Beds | 7 Baths | 5,312 Sq.Ft.
$2,190,000
Two-story stucco home with an arched entry, attached garage, and landscaped front yard.
Sold

19 Bell Pasture Road

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,819 Sq.Ft.
$2,175,000
3 Adele Street
Sold

3 Adele Street

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,720 Sq.Ft.
$2,165,000
31 Bell Pasture
Sold

31 Bell Pasture

5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 5,354 Sq.Ft.
$2,100,000
Panoramic neighborhood view with distant office buildings and mountains under a cloud-filled sky.
Inactive

8142 Scholarship

2 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,052 Sq.Ft.
$2,099,800
Two-story blue-gray home with stone accents, an attached garage, and a covered front porch.
Sold

10 ranunculus

5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,909 Sq.Ft.
$2,070,000
White two-story house with a garage, brick entry steps, and mature trees at dusk.
Sold

8 Scarlet Maple Drive

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,175 Sq.Ft.
$2,065,000
The Plaza entrance in Irvine, framed by tall palm trees and illuminated at dusk.
Sold

8142 Scholarship

2 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,052 Sq.Ft.
$2,049,800
Two-story stucco home with a terracotta tile roof, landscaped gardens, and a curved driveway.
Sold

7 Hammond Road

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,942 Sq.Ft.
$2,021,000
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Monarch Real Estate

Monarch Real Estate is a visionary real estate group created by CaLee McManus, a top-producing and multiple award-winning agent who knows South Orange County and Ladera Ranch like no other. CaLee’s sublime service extends wholly to you: She’s committed to making your real estate dreams come true and achieving the highest ROI possible.

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5-Star Reviews

$500+M

Total Dollar Sales (MM)

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MONARCH REAL ESTATE

Since 2006, CaLee has generated over $500M in sales. She delivers a high level of service that emphasizes compassionate communication, timely and professional execution, and effective marketing strategies. In fact, CaLee leads Monarch with a consistent history of shorter market times and higher offers.

Believing that buying and selling real estate can be transformational, CaLee enjoys nothing more than helping her clients step into the next phase of their lives. With Monarch Real Estate, she’s here to serve as a trusted partner and guide throughout your real estate journey. Long after closing, she’ll continue to be there for you, because what matters most to her is your long-term happiness and success.

Meet the Team

OUR TEAM

Meet our team of dedicated and talented agents.

McManus
CaLee McManus

License #01755978

Founder/Realtor®
Li
Annie Li

License #01979085

Realtor® - 精通中文
Torres
Edgar Torres

License #01250260

Realtor® - Hablo Español
Camargo
Luiz Camargo

License #02081881

Realtor® I speak Portuguēs and Spanish
Alton
Susan Alton

License #02138286

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Tiffany Buchanan, SVP, Finance & Capital Markets at Crowdstrike
Aaron Hancock, Co-CEO and President, Investments
John Reese, Chief Marketing Officer at Audit Board
Andrew Esposito, Chief Financial Officer at WSP USA
Brandon Cuevas, Executive VP at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
Andy Carney, Managing Director for Banking and Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase Bank
Art Wolf, CEO at AEW Electric
Azeem Dhalla, , President, Dhalla CPA A Professional Corporation
Chris Ahern, CEO Sohnen Enterprises, Inc.
Christopher Vyn, Managing Partner, Thurso Consulting Group
Lisa Holman
Trusted by Discerning Clients

Amazing Experience CaLee is so amazing. She and her team are on top of everything. They are so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. They take so much stress out of the home buying/selling process. We will definitely be using CaLee the next time we are in the market.

— Tiffany Buchanan, SVP, Finance & Capital Markets at Crowdstrike | Buyer and Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

We had a great experience with CaLee on the buy and sell of our home.We started with CaLee by canvassing the luxury, high-end neighborhoods in coastal South County. She was able to help us to identify what we wanted and narrow our focus down to Dana Point and South Laguna Beach. So when the perfect house came available, we were able to jump on it right away. CaLee was able to convince the seller to ac...

— Aaron Hancock, Co-CEO and President, Investments | Buyer and Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

CaLee is an excellent agent that takes a very transparent, professional approach to representing you. She is an incredibly knowledgeable realtor, a savvy negotiator, and was always responsive when we had needs. We really appreciated her ability to see the best characteristics of our home and help in getting it ready to show. She won’t sugar coat things either, which we appreciated…it saved us time in add...

— John Reese, Chief Marketing Officer at Audit Board | Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

CaLee is hands down the best, most helpful realtor that I've ever worked with. CaLee always goes above and beyond, and she has the local contacts and presence to be able to find you the best home while working to negotiate the best prices. I would recommend CaLee to everyone and anyone!

— Andrew Esposito, Chief Financial Officer at WSP USA | Buyer

Trusted by Discerning Clients

We have worked with CaLee and her team for several years through multiple transactions both as buyers and sellers. I can honestly say she is the best there is. Her knowledge of the market, her ability to find that is a perfect fit or promote a property for top dollar, and her ability to negotiate on your behalf is second to none. I highly recommend her and her team.

— Brandon Cuevas, Executive VP at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan | Buyer and Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

The best in the business Working with CaLee McManus and her team of professionals is always a positive experience and an education in the business. She brings a wealth of resources and knowledge to the table and her instincts are always spot on. We’ve bought, sold and leased several properties with CaLee and each transaction exceeded our expectations. CaLee is our go-to real estate agent!

— Andy Carney, Managing Director for Banking and Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase Bank | Buyer and Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

Excellent in every way CaLee is amazing to work with. She has a very thorough knowledge of the market, and a great team working with her. Can’t say enough good things about CaLee. She helps walk you through every aspect of purchase or sale. Very professional, and a joy to work with!

— Art Wolf, CEO at AEW Electric | Buyer and Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

CaLee and her team are in a class of their own! Top notch! We recently sold our home in Covenant Hills with CaLee and her team, and it was not an easy feat! Working with CaLee was a lifesaver, and we will forever be grateful. From the start, we could tell that CaLee was in a class of her own. She knew the home and neighborhood really well and made IMMEDIATE suggestions for changes that made a lot of sen...

— Azeem Dhalla, , President, Dhalla CPA A Professional Corporation | Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

First class service CaLee was a dream to work with and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Ladera Ranch real estate. Communication and followup was on point and made the closing of our new home a dream.

— Chris Ahern, CEO Sohnen Enterprises, Inc. | Buyer

Trusted by Discerning Clients

Simply the BEST! I can’t recommend Calee and the entire team at Monarch more! Calee’s market knowledge, network, and sales process enabled us to sell our house in days at price we were thrilled with. Can’t wait to work with her on our next purchase!

— Christopher Vyn, Managing Partner, Thurso Consulting Group | Seller

Trusted by Discerning Clients

Positive: Professionalism CaLee has been our realtor for the purchase and sale of four properties over the years and I have nothing but the best things to say about her and her team. She is thorough, patient, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We recently sold my mom's house which proved to be a difficult sale and CaLee marketed this property beautifully. I highly recommend her.

— Lisa Holman

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Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Top 100 Awards 2022

April 23, 2023

Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Monarch Real Estate - Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2023 Winner

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Discover the Charm of Ladera Ranch: Your Next Dream Home Awaits

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Let's Talk Housing Episode 13: A Psychological Market

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This exciting episode entails current market news and updates, why understanding psychology is important in real estate, 2023's holiday season, how pricing may look in… Read more
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Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Top 100 Awards 2023

November 21, 2023

2023 Five Star Real Estate Agent
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October 4, 2023

CaLee McManus wins the 2023 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award!

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2023 LLA Winner

July 16, 2023

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Orange County's Low Inventory Fuels Bidding Wars and Prevents Home Prices from Crashing

April 9, 2023

First Team Realty in Orange County, bid on a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house for her client for $1.3 million cash.

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Orange County Housing Report: Supply Dilemma

March 9, 2023

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Orange County Housing Report: Rates Pave Path for Housing

February 20, 2023

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Orange County Market Update

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Will a Recession Affect the Real Estate Market in 2022?

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The Fed Inflated Housing Bubble

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Housing’s Holiday Lull

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