Where classic California lives forever by the sea. Preserved with care and perched directly on the sand, this mid-century beach cottage along Dana Point’s guard-gated Beach Road offers a glimpse into coastal living as it was meant to be—simple, soulful, and endlessly relaxing. Behind the seawall and the sound of the surf, original details tell the story of the home’s 1940s heritage: beamed wood ceilings, paneled walls, and a breezy open layout that connects every moment to the ocean just beyond the deck. Wide windows frame Catalina views, while natural light drifts across warm laminate floors and a palette that feels both nostalgic and current. Three bedrooms and two baths unfold on a single level, offering effortless flow from morning coffee to sunset gatherings. The kitchen remains open to the main living area—where family, friends, and salty air naturally converge. Step outside to the expansive deck and watch the tide roll in from your private stretch of sand—your front-row seat to dolphins, color-soaked skies, and the rhythm of coastal life. Situated halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego—but a world away—Beach Road offers a level of privacy and tranquility rarely found along the Southern California coast. Unobstructed front-row views focus on breaking waves and the azure Pacific Ocean, while Catalina Island, city lights, San Clemente’s pier, and Dana Point’s rugged Headlands draw the eye up and down the shore. Homeowners along this exclusive stretch own to the median high-tide line, creating an unmatched connection to the sand and sea. With a single-car garage and four-car parking pad, this is one of the few places where convenience and serenity meet at the water’s edge. Whether preserved in its current vintage beauty or reimagined as a modern retreat, life here remains centered on the sea—a rare opportunity to experience the heritage of true California beachfront living, timeless and always within earshot of the waves.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
2,600 sq ftLot Size
$2,825Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Doug Echelberger•DRE #01176379• Inhabit Collective
Contact: 949-463-0400
Bought with Traudi Hansen•DRE #01230360• Surterre Properties
Est. $4,469 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 35711 Beach Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #OC25250659
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$3,060,000
$2,825/sq ft
May 26, 2026
Pending
—
May 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2026
Price Changed
$3,349,000
$3,092/sq ft
Nov 4, 2025
Listed
$3,499,000
$3,231/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,548 (+1.5%)
$136,898 + $42,679
$179,577
2024
$6,450 (+100.5%)
$136,898 + $42,679
$179,577
2023
$3,217 (+2.6%)
$134,213 + $41,843
$176,056
2022
$3,134 (+1.7%)
$131,581 + $41,023
$172,604
2021
$3,082 (+7.6%)
$129,001 + $40,219
$169,220
2020
$2,863 (+3.2%)
$126,471 + $39,431
$165,902
2019
$2,774 (+2.7%)
$125,174 + $39,027
$164,201
2018
$2,700 (+2.3%)
$122,720 + $38,262
$160,982
2017
$2,639 (+3.5%)
$117,955 + $36,777
$154,732
2016
$2,550 (+12.2%)
$117,955 + $36,777
$154,732
2015
$2,272 (+1.3%)
$115,643 + $36,056
$151,699
2014
$2,242 (+1.9%)
$111,675 + $34,820
$146,495
2013
$2,199 (−0.4%)
$111,675 + $34,820
$146,495
2012
$2,208 (+3.1%)
$111,170 + $34,663
$145,833
2011
$2,142 (+1.9%)
$108,990 + $33,984
$142,974
2010
$2,103 (−0.2%)
$106,853 + $33,318
$140,171
2009
$2,107 (+9.0%)
$106,055 + $33,069
$139,124
2008
$1,933
$106,307 + $33,148
$139,455
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
69116229
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
RBR 12
Residential Beach Road 12 District
The RBR 12 districts provide for medium density single family residential development. These districts include single family detached and attached residential dwellings at a maximum density of 12 dwellings per net acre of land.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 4
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage, Assigned, Paved, No Driveway, Private, Parking Space
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Washer Hookup, Stackable
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Water Heater Unit, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Oven
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Family Room
Formica Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (3/4): 2
Stone Counters, Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower, Main Floor Full Bath, Shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Security Features: Guarded, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated with Attendant, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector, Gated with Guard, Gated Community
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Membrane, Flat Roof
Construction Materials: Stucco, Drywall Walls
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Parcel Number: 69116229
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Waterfront Features: Lot on/near Seawall, Lot on Ocean Side Of Highway 1, Lot has Ocean Access, Lot has Beach Access, Lot on Beach Front, Lot on Ocean Side of Freeway, Lot on Ocean Front
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Standard, 220V Other - See Remarks, Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Telephone - In Street, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 188
Homeowners Association
Association Name: Capistrano Bay District
Association Amenities: Guard, Security
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Watersports, Biking, Fishing, Storm Drains
School Information
Elementary School: Palisades
Middle Or Junior School: Shorecliff
High School: San Juan Hills
High School District: Capistrano Unified
Elementary School 2: PALISA
Middle Or Junior School 2: SHOREC
High School 2: SAJUHI
Location Information
Latitude: 33.44408500
Longitude: -117.64983900
Other Subdivision Name: Beach Road Custom (BR)
Directions: PCH to Beach Road, enter guard gate
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Beach Road Custom (BR)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Orange County
APN: 69116229
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-463-0400
Days Active in MLS: 189
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 189
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Doug
List Agent Last Name: Echelberger
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Inhabit Collective
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Traudi
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hansen
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Surterre Properties
Around this home
Schools
Palisades Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Shorecliffs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
San Juan Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
1 hot days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dana Point, CA • 92624
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$3.07M – $3.72M
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