GORGEOUS REBUILD AND REMODEL IN 2019! Next door to the Ritz Carlton Resort, the extraordinary coastal Oceanfront jewel 17 Ritz Cove boasts incredible design and luxury and overlooks the waves of the World Famous Salt Creek Beach. Watch the sapphire blue surf, dolphins and sunsets with a straight on Catalina view. Ritz Cove has only 101 homes and is the only 24-hour guard-gated community that is nestled between two Five Star Resorts and a premier golf course. Meticulously designed with select and custom furnishings, accented by magnificent custom light fixtures, accessories and art, this Turnkey Trophy home is being sold FULLY FURNISHED. This beachfront estate has 5 Ensuite bedrooms, an office, brand new enormous windows, & huge sliding doors that open to magnificent ocean breezes. This home is a masterpiece! The refined designer kitchen features Thoemmes fine cabinetry & quartzite countertops. The elevator whisks you from the first floor to the master suite. The master bedroom's views stretch the length of the coast to the white water waves rolling in to Shell Beach and Monarch Bay. The Master Suite has both a bedroom area and a living room-sized sitting area, plus a view patio. Lower level large media room is complete w/waterfall edge bar, conditioned wine room, game & viewing area. A subterranean garage houses three cars & an electric car charger. Rebuild completed in September 2019. Brand new pool. The attention to detail is apparent at every turn!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
8,700 sq ftLot Size
$4,629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Suzi Dailey•DRE #01746768• Realty ONE Group West
Listed by Patrick Dailey•DRE #01929664• Realty One Group West
Bought with Suzi Dailey•DRE #01746768• Realty ONE Group West
GORGEOUS REBUILD AND REMODEL IN 2019! Next door to the Ritz Carlton Resort, the extraordinary coastal Oceanfront jewel 17 Ritz Cove boasts incredible design and luxury and overlooks the waves of the World Famous Salt Creek Beach. Watch the sapphire blue surf, dolphins and sunsets with a straight on Catalina view. Ritz Cove has only 101 homes and is the only 24-hour guard-gated community that is nestled between two Five Star Resorts and a premier golf course. Meticulously designed with select and custom furnishings, accented by magnificent custom light fixtures, accessories and art, this Turnkey Trophy home is being sold FULLY FURNISHED. This beachfront estate has 5 Ensuite bedrooms, an office, brand new enormous windows, & huge sliding doors that open to magnificent ocean breezes. This home is a masterpiece! The refined designer kitchen features Thoemmes fine cabinetry & quartzite countertops. The elevator whisks you from the first floor to the master suite. The master bedroom's views stretch the length of the coast to the white water waves rolling in to Shell Beach and Monarch Bay. The Master Suite has both a bedroom area and a living room-sized sitting area, plus a view patio. Lower level large media room is complete w/ waterfall edge bar, conditioned wine room, game & viewing area. A subterranean garage houses three cars & an electric car charger. Rebuild completed in September 2019. Brand new pool. The attention to detail is apparent at every turn!
CRMLS #LG16091399
Jul 29, 2016
Sold
$12,750,000
$1,927/sq ft
Jul 26, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 16, 2016
Price Changed
$13,995,000
$2,116/sq ft
May 1, 2016
Listed
$14,995,000
$2,267/sq ft
Gracing a premium oceanfront site in the exclusive enclave of Ritz Cove this stunning soft contemporary residence has a pedigree to match its unparalleled location. Designed by internationally award-winning architect, Guy Dreier, the home introduces a new level of elegant seaside living. Warmly inviting interiors are flooded with sunlight and echo the natural beauty of surrounding ocean and coastline through exceptional architecture, dramatic ridgeline skylight, and walls of glass. Impressive features begin curbside with artisan entry gate, travertine hardscape, granite planters and triple-terraced fountain. The 6,100 square foot floor plan offers four en suite bedrooms plus three additional baths, gourmet kitchen with exotic wood cabinetry, private office, and gym with dry sauna and steam shower bath. The luxurious master suite offers a romantic fireplace and forever views with NanaWall glass doors opening to private deck. Enjoy resort-style living indoors and out with refreshing swimming pool, outdoor cook center, and direct steps to the beach and walking paths leading to adjacent Ritz Carlton Hotel and Monarch Links Golf course. This home and its coveted guard-gated community define gracious living along the Gold Coast.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$193,379 (+1.9%)
$17,017,390 + $2,304,023
$19,321,413
2024
$189,866 (+2.0%)
$16,683,715 + $2,258,847
$18,942,562
2023
$186,071 (+1.9%)
$16,356,584 + $2,214,556
$18,571,140
2022
$182,602 (+2.2%)
$16,035,866 + $2,171,134
$18,207,000
2021
$178,753 (+29.2%)
$15,721,437 + $2,128,563
$17,850,000
2020
$138,390 (+1.1%)
$15,413,173 + $2,086,827
$17,500,000
2019
$136,837 (+2.6%)
$11,926,715 + $1,758,850
$13,685,565
2018
$133,426 (+2.4%)
$11,692,858 + $1,671,958
$13,364,816
2017
$130,293 (+192.1%)
$11,238,809 + $1,511,191
$12,750,000
2016
$44,610 (+2.0%)
$11,238,809 + $1,511,191
$12,750,000
2015
$43,716 (+1.8%)
$3,069,188 + $1,195,914
$4,265,102
2014
$42,922 (+0.4%)
$2,963,868 + $1,154,877
$4,118,745
2013
$42,744 (+1.6%)
$2,963,868 + $1,154,877
$4,118,745
2012
$42,051 (+2.1%)
$2,950,473 + $1,149,658
$4,100,131
2011
$41,169 (+0.4%)
$2,892,621 + $1,127,116
$4,019,737
2010
$41,021 (−0.3%)
$2,835,903 + $1,105,016
$3,940,919
2009
$41,132 (+2.2%)
$2,814,708 + $1,096,758
$3,911,466
2008
$40,239
$2,821,395 + $1,099,364
$3,920,759
Tax history for 17 Ritz Cove Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$193,379 (+1.9%)
$17,017,390 + $2,304,023
$19,321,413
2024
$189,866 (+2.0%)
$16,683,715 + $2,258,847
$18,942,562
2023
$186,071 (+1.9%)
$16,356,584 + $2,214,556
$18,571,140
2022
$182,602 (+2.2%)
$16,035,866 + $2,171,134
$18,207,000
2021
$178,753 (+29.2%)
$15,721,437 + $2,128,563
$17,850,000
2020
$138,390 (+1.1%)
$15,413,173 + $2,086,827
$17,500,000
2019
$136,837 (+2.6%)
$11,926,715 + $1,758,850
$13,685,565
2018
$133,426 (+2.4%)
$11,692,858 + $1,671,958
$13,364,816
2017
$130,293 (+192.1%)
$11,238,809 + $1,511,191
$12,750,000
2016
$44,610 (+2.0%)
$11,238,809 + $1,511,191
$12,750,000
2015
$43,716 (+1.8%)
$3,069,188 + $1,195,914
$4,265,102
2014
$42,922 (+0.4%)
$2,963,868 + $1,154,877
$4,118,745
2013
$42,744 (+1.6%)
$2,963,868 + $1,154,877
$4,118,745
2012
$42,051 (+2.1%)
$2,950,473 + $1,149,658
$4,100,131
2011
$41,169 (+0.4%)
$2,892,621 + $1,127,116
$4,019,737
2010
$41,021 (−0.3%)
$2,835,903 + $1,105,016
$3,940,919
2009
$41,132 (+2.2%)
$2,814,708 + $1,096,758
$3,911,466
2008
$40,239
$2,821,395 + $1,099,364
$3,920,759
*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
4
Baths
6.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,782
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
67245104
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
REC
Recreation District
The Recreation (REC) district permits a wide range of higher intensity public and private active recreational uses. These uses are primarily outdoor and activity orientated. Recreation district uses include community facilities, outdoor athletic facilities, golf courses/health clubs, public parks and similar uses.