Brand new and completed in May 2025, 13 Ritz Cove Drive is a custom-built oceanfront estate located in the exclusive guard-gated community of Ritz Cove. This architectural masterpiece is the result of a prestigious collaboration between renowned architect Mark Teale, acclaimed interior designer Megan Crane, and respected builder Tom Nicholson. Together, they have crafted a one-of-a-kind coastal residence that blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Positioned on a rare front-row homesite with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the white sands below, the home offers approximately 8,000 square feet of refined living space with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Designed to maximize light, views, and indoor-outdoor living, nearly every room captures dramatic ocean panoramas. Inside, the home features a grand pivot entry door, expansive limestone flooring, custom-stained walnut ceilings, and an ocean-facing great room with a signature 10’ x 30” Stellar fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, Dorn Bracht fixtures, and bespoke cabinetry. A 450-bottle, climate-controlled wine room serves as a focal point for entertaining. Two ocean-view primary suites each include spa-style bathrooms with steam showers and private terraces. Additional amenities include a Savant audio system, Lutron lighting controls, comprehensive security system, sculptural limestone stair wall, and a saltwater splash pool with integrated water feature. With direct beach access and just moments from the Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, and top-tier golf and dining, this newly completed estate offers a rare opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Southern California’s most prestigious coastal communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
2025Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$3,105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Mechling•DRE #01858728• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 949-378-2505
Bought with Bob Wolff•DRE #01053562• Harcourts Prime Properties
Truly an "incredible" opportunity!! A most discerning purchaser must consider!! NEW CONSTRUCTION! Purchaser can still modify floorplan and make all selections! Completion time period approx. 15 months. Purchase Price to "include" an exquisite Custom Built "Golf Course, Catalina and Whitewater Ocean View" home located in the exclusive 24 hour "guard gated, " Ocean Front community of Ritz Cove. This custom residence to be built by "Nicholson Companies" of Newport Beach contains approx. 8,081 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths, custom elevator, hand crafted cabinetry with outstanding finishes, a gourmet kitchen with professional series stainless steel appliances. Game room / bonus room (perhaps could be used as a theater), an incredible master suite with an extremely gracious walk-in closet, and a beautifully appointed master bath. Additional features include a sweeping staircase, main floor den/ study or en suite bedroom. An extremely open and spacious floor plan featuring an expansive pocket door system opening to the rear yard. Additionally, there is a 4-car garage. .. all situated on approx. 13,100 sqft site offering truly outstanding and unobstructed "Whitewater" and "Beach Views!" Truly a tremendous opportunity offering "secured Beach access" from Ritz Cove Community as well as walking distance to the renowned Salt Creek Beach and the Ritz Carlton Resort. This particular site will provide its own secure access to the "walking path, " affording direct "Beach Access" as well to the Monarch Bay Club and Salt Creek Surf Breaks! Excellent proximity to the Dana Point Harbor and "Lantern District" with all of its shopping and restaurant amenities. Now is an incredible time to purchase this custom home and be able to assist in the choices of "finish materials. " One of the last few remaining custom homes to be built in the Ocean Front community of Ritz Cove. Please see "Supplement Area" of MLS for Renderings, Floor Plans, Elevations, Site Plans, and Conceptual Landscape Plan.
CRMLS #OC21221434
Mar 21, 2022
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2021
Price Changed
$14,995,000
$1,856/sq ft
Oct 26, 2021
Listed
$13,995,000
$1,732/sq ft
CRMLS #OC21061476
Jun 7, 2021
Sold
$5,800,000
$718/sq ft
May 3, 2021
Pending
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Apr 9, 2021
Contingent
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Mar 30, 2021
Listed
$5,995,000
$742/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 1988
Sold
$1,100,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$113,427 (+16.1%)
$8,489,664 + $2,548,077
$11,037,741
2024
$97,699 (+16.1%)
$8,489,664 + $2,548,077
$11,037,741
2023
$84,122 (+40.7%)
$8,323,200 + $1,154,672
$9,477,872
2022
$59,792 (+209.9%)
$8,160,000
2021
$19,292 (+1.0%)
$5,916,000
2020
$19,099 (+2.0%)
$1,907,069
2019
$18,723 (+2.0%)
$1,887,515
2018
$18,364 (+2.0%)
$1,850,505
2017
$18,006 (+1.8%)
$1,778,649
2016
$17,696 (+1.1%)
$1,778,649
2015
$17,509 (+1.9%)
$1,743,774
2014
$17,185 (+0.3%)
$1,683,936
2013
$17,131 (+1.8%)
$1,683,936
2012
$16,833 (+2.0%)
$1,676,326
2011
$16,497 (+0.7%)
$1,643,457
2010
$16,388 (−0.3%)
$1,611,233
2009
$16,433 (+2.1%)
$1,599,192
2008
$16,095
$1,602,992
Tax history for 13 Ritz Cove Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$113,427 (+16.1%)
$8,489,664 + $2,548,077
$11,037,741
2024
$97,699 (+16.1%)
$8,489,664 + $2,548,077
$11,037,741
2023
$84,122 (+40.7%)
$8,323,200 + $1,154,672
$9,477,872
2022
$59,792 (+209.9%)
$8,160,000
2021
$19,292 (+1.0%)
$5,916,000
2020
$19,099 (+2.0%)
$1,907,069
2019
$18,723 (+2.0%)
$1,887,515
2018
$18,364 (+2.0%)
$1,850,505
2017
$18,006 (+1.8%)
$1,778,649
2016
$17,696 (+1.1%)
$1,778,649
2015
$17,509 (+1.9%)
$1,743,774
2014
$17,185 (+0.3%)
$1,683,936
2013
$17,131 (+1.8%)
$1,683,936
2012
$16,833 (+2.0%)
$1,676,326
2011
$16,497 (+0.7%)
$1,643,457
2010
$16,388 (−0.3%)
$1,611,233
2009
$16,433 (+2.1%)
$1,599,192
2008
$16,095
$1,602,992
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
67246105
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
RSF 4
Residential Single Family 4 District
The RSF 4 districts provide for low density, single family residential neighborhoods. These districts include single family detached and attached residential dwellings at a maximum density of 4 dwellings per net acre of land, respectively.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside, On Upper Level
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, In Living Room
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Self-closing cabinet doors
Gym, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Library, Primary Bedroom, Outdoors, Fire Pit, See Through
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Balcony, Elevator, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Pantry
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Gated Community, Gated with Guard
Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Clay, Tile
Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters
Pool Features: Private, In Ground
Has Pool
Green Property Infomration
Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 67246105
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Waterfront Features: Lot has Beach Access, Lot on Beach Front, Lot has Ocean Access, Lot on Ocean Front, Lot on Ocean Side of Freeway, Lot on Ocean Side Of Highway 1
Year Built Source: Builder
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Builder Name: Nicholson Companies
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Ritz Cove HOA
Association Fee: $820
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Guard, Security, Controlled Access
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Capistrano Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.48118900
Longitude: -117.72231100
Other Subdivision Name: Ritz Cove (RC)
Directions: Cross Streets: Ritz Carlton and PCH.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Ritz Cove (RC)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 67246105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-378-2505
Days Active in MLS: 344
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 344
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michael
List Agent Last Name: Mechling
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Bob
Buyer Agent Last Name: Wolff
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Harcourts Prime Properties
Around this home
Schools
Moulton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
Niguel Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
Dana Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Dana Point, CA • 92629
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$23.83M – $28.85M
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