Located in exclusive guard gated Ritz Cove one half block from Salt Creek Beach lies this magnificent 7000sf Mediterranean home, exquisitely designed. Ritz Cove is the only community nestled between the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis Five Star Resorts. This home is flawless, with magnificent curb appeal, sophistication and luxurious beauty at every turn. There are lovely Ocean views from the enormous 1200sf stunning entertaining deck, the Master Suite and the upper floor. The entertaining deck is complete with a lovely, large loggia and fireplace. The elegant and spacious great room is open to the Fabulous gourmet designer kitchen. Incredible mill work, custom cabinetry, trim detail and glass work surround you in this masterpiece of design. A nearby secondary family room with pool table, large fireplace and full bar makes entertaining a delight. An enormous Subterranean garage houses 8 automobiles in luxury. A fabulous media room enables TV or large screen movie enjoyment. A gym, elevator, office and 4-5 spacious bedrooms make your resort living complete. Hand scraped Walnut floors on the first floor are stunning, combined with magnificent stone entry. Ocean glass tiled ceilings are stunning in the circular entry rotunda and luxurious dining room.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$1,887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 car garageParking
Listed by Suzi Dailey•DRE #01746768• HOM Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Patrick Dailey•DRE #01929664• HOM Sotheby's International
Bought with Diane Rollo•DRE #01916556• Windermere Real Estate SoCal
Exclusive and prestigious Ritz Cove. Next to Salt Creek Beach and Monarch Bay Golf Course, magnificent 7000sf Mediterranean home, exquisitely designed. Ocean views, 1200sf stunning deck, complete with two large sitting areas and fp. Fabulous gourmet designer kitchen. Subterranean garage for 8 cars. Walnut floors, theatre, two laundry areas, elevator and elegant French doors. Includes Monarch Bay Beach Club & St. Regis Resort Memberships for 1yr. Wld consider trade/exchange. Walk to beach!
CRMLS #S388902
Oct 26, 2005
Sold
$5,345,000
$764/sq ft
Mar 14, 2005
Listed
$5,595,000
$799/sq ft
'SELLER VERY MOTIVATED'Prestigious Ritz Cove, Exquisitely designed masterpiece. Stunning mediterranean 7000 sqft hm offers quality & magnificant ambiance throughout. Elegant french doors/both floors. Embrace ocean views from lrg. spacious entertaining deck with firepl. Extensive use of distress walnut floors, granite counters and marble with attention to every detail. Gournet kitchen w/ beautiful custom designed cabinets, Two Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Thermador Stove Subterranean garage, Smart Wired
CRMLS #L8380
Dec 29, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2002
Listed
$1,545,000
$221/sq ft
CRMLS #L6636
May 1, 2002
Sold
$1,200,000
$171/sq ft
Jan 31, 2002
Listed
$1,250,000
$179/sq ft
CRMLS #S214775
Dec 7, 2000
Sold
$936,000
$134/sq ft
May 20, 2000
Listed
$1,099,000
$157/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$77,371 (+2.3%)
$4,739,669 + $2,686,291
$7,425,960
2024
$75,653 (+1.8%)
$4,646,734 + $2,633,619
$7,280,353
2023
$74,318 (+2.0%)
$4,555,621 + $2,581,980
$7,137,601
2022
$72,849 (+3.6%)
$4,466,296 + $2,531,353
$6,997,649
2021
$70,301 (+1.7%)
$4,378,722 + $2,481,719
$6,860,441
2020
$69,103 (+2.1%)
$4,292,865 + $2,433,058
$6,725,923
2019
$67,701 (+2.1%)
$4,248,847 + $2,408,110
$6,656,957
2018
$66,291 (+2.0%)
$4,165,536 + $2,360,893
$6,526,429
2017
$65,004 (+1.9%)
$4,003,783 + $2,269,217
$6,273,000
2016
$63,796 (−3.2%)
$4,003,783 + $2,269,217
$6,273,000
2015
$65,930 (+1.9%)
$3,925,277 + $2,224,723
$6,150,000
2014
$64,727 (+0.4%)
$3,760,318 + $2,489,750
$6,250,068
2013
$64,480 (+1.7%)
$3,760,318 + $2,489,750
$6,250,068
2012
$63,410 (+2.1%)
$3,743,323 + $2,478,498
$6,221,821
2011
$62,103 (−0.3%)
$3,669,925 + $2,429,900
$6,099,825
2010
$62,273 (−0.3%)
$3,597,966 + $2,382,255
$5,980,221
2009
$62,443
$3,597,966 + $2,382,255
$5,980,221
2008
$3,606,514 + $2,387,915
$5,994,429
Tax history for 61 RITZ COVE Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$77,371 (+2.3%)
$4,739,669 + $2,686,291
$7,425,960
2024
$75,653 (+1.8%)
$4,646,734 + $2,633,619
$7,280,353
2023
$74,318 (+2.0%)
$4,555,621 + $2,581,980
$7,137,601
2022
$72,849 (+3.6%)
$4,466,296 + $2,531,353
$6,997,649
2021
$70,301 (+1.7%)
$4,378,722 + $2,481,719
$6,860,441
2020
$69,103 (+2.1%)
$4,292,865 + $2,433,058
$6,725,923
2019
$67,701 (+2.1%)
$4,248,847 + $2,408,110
$6,656,957
2018
$66,291 (+2.0%)
$4,165,536 + $2,360,893
$6,526,429
2017
$65,004 (+1.9%)
$4,003,783 + $2,269,217
$6,273,000
2016
$63,796 (−3.2%)
$4,003,783 + $2,269,217
$6,273,000
2015
$65,930 (+1.9%)
$3,925,277 + $2,224,723
$6,150,000
2014
$64,727 (+0.4%)
$3,760,318 + $2,489,750
$6,250,068
2013
$64,480 (+1.7%)
$3,760,318 + $2,489,750
$6,250,068
2012
$63,410 (+2.1%)
$3,743,323 + $2,478,498
$6,221,821
2011
$62,103 (−0.3%)
$3,669,925 + $2,429,900
$6,099,825
2010
$62,273 (−0.3%)
$3,597,966 + $2,382,255
$5,980,221
2009
$62,443
$3,597,966 + $2,382,255
$5,980,221
2008
$3,606,514 + $2,387,915
$5,994,429
*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
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
7,027
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
67247148
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 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.
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, See Remarks
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 7
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Great Room, Gym, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Pantry, Projection, Walk-In Closet, Office, Home Theatre
Fireplace Information
Den, Family Room, Fire Pit, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Patio, See Remarks
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
See Remarks, Stone, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
2 Staircases, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Moldings, Elevator, Granite Counters, Open Floor Plan, Wired for Sound, Vacuum Central, Wet Bar