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Off Market Jul 2023 for $6M

$10,499,650

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $40,094/mo

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6,452

sq ft

81 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

About this home

Situated in the lovely guard-gated community of Ritz Cove, nestled between the Ritz Carlton and the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, lies this magnificent custom home. A large stone entertaining deck provides a lovely ocean view and Catalina sunsets. The Primary Bedroom gazes through trees at the Waldorf Astoria golf course. Enormous bronze doors greet you as you enter the foyer which boasts a gorgeous, curving staircase. The living room has stunning wood floors, and French doors lead out to a loggia beyond. There are Four ensuite bedrooms and 8 baths, with 3 additional rooms that can be used as offices or additional family spaces. One ensuite bedroom is downstairs along with an office and a beautiful paneled family room. The living room is elegant and spacious, and looks out over the back loggia and outdoor fireplace and into the Dining room. The enormous family room with exquisite mahogany paneling and curved bar provides a stunning setting for entertaining. The grand dining room is perfectly situated and includes a glass-fronted, temperature-controlled wine room. The designer kitchen and breakfast nook lie just off the family room. Upstairs, a second family room, powder room and full wet bar/kitchenette provides a perfect retreat for guests or family to have their own space. A second and third optional office and/or exercise room lie upstairs in addition to the 4 bedrooms. The Primary Suite is huge with a stunning fireplace and desk nook, a lavishly elegant master bath and two walk in His-and-Hers primary closets. The other bedrooms lie in separate wings, allowing maximum privacy. This community has a private gate to the Salt Creek Beach beach path, and you can walk to both the Ritz Carlton and the Waldorf Astoria Resorts on the path, without touching a road. The golf course Monarch Beach Golf Links lies just two houses away from this home. You are in an ideal location if you love beach walks, strolling to a resort for a beverage or a meal, and enjoying the parks surrounding Ritz Cove.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

9,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Suzi Dailey •DRE #01746768 • Realty ONE Group West

Bought with Jesus Morales •DRE #01757163 • RE/MAX New Dimension

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•Source:CRMLS #LG23088973

Redfin Estimate

$10,499,650

$4.5M since sold in July 2023$956K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($8.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$9,000,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths5,708 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$11,800,000
B
4 beds5.5 baths7,800 sq ft
78 Ritz Cv, Dana Point, CA 92629
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$3,707,500
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,670 sq ft
27 Los Monteros Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$3,800,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,808 sq ft
35 Costa Del Sol, Dana Point, CA 92629
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$17,500,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths6,284 sq ft
31 Monarch Bay Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$6,555,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,955 sq ft
5 Via Monarca, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Market trends in 92629, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

9 days MoM

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Sale history for 81 Ritz Cove Dr

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #LG23088973

Jul 19, 2023

Sold

$6,000,000

$930/sq ft

Jul 12, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 16, 2023

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2023

Listed

$6,700,000

$1,038/sq ft

CRMLS #OC17269957

May 14, 2018

Listing Removed

—

May 9, 2018

Price Changed

$4,649,000

$721/sq ft

May 4, 2018

Price Changed

$4,299,000

$666/sq ft

Apr 26, 2018

Price Changed

$4,375,000

$678/sq ft

Apr 8, 2018

Price Changed

$4,525,000

$701/sq ft

Mar 17, 2018

Price Changed

$4,400,000

$682/sq ft

Mar 1, 2018

Price Changed

$4,650,000

$721/sq ft

Feb 10, 2018

Price Changed

$4,425,000

$686/sq ft

Jan 29, 2018

Price Changed

$4,645,000

$720/sq ft

Jan 23, 2018

Price Changed

$4,645,440

$720/sq ft

Jan 19, 2018

Price Changed

$4,695,000

$728/sq ft

Dec 29, 2017

Price Changed

$4,725,000

$732/sq ft

Nov 29, 2017

Listed

$4,888,000

$758/sq ft

CRMLS #LG16021505

May 23, 2016

Listing Removed

—

May 13, 2016

Price Changed

$4,698,000

$728/sq ft

Apr 19, 2016

Price Changed

$4,598,000

$713/sq ft

Mar 21, 2016

Price Changed

$4,799,000

$744/sq ft

Mar 13, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Feb 2, 2016

Listed

$4,998,000

$775/sq ft

CRMLS #L24938

Jan 9, 2008

Sold

$4,150,000

$643/sq ft

Dec 2, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Nov 28, 2007

Listed

$4,588,000

$711/sq ft

CRMLS #S486491

Sep 5, 2007

Sold

$3,800,000

$589/sq ft

Aug 25, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Aug 25, 2007

Contingent

—

Jul 4, 2007

Price Changed

$4,188,000

$649/sq ft

May 3, 2007

Listed

$4,500,000

$697/sq ft

CRMLS #L21840

May 1, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Feb 20, 2007

Price Changed

$4,800,000

$744/sq ft

Nov 8, 2006

Listed

$5,200,000

$806/sq ft

CRMLS #P274655

Mar 15, 2002

Sold

$1,880,000

$291/sq ft

Jan 15, 2002

Listed

$1,995,000

$309/sq ft

CRMLS #S231832

May 21, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Nov 21, 2000

Listed

$1,850,000

$287/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 15, 1989

Sold

$600,000

$93/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$63,904 (+2.1%)

$4,320,230 + $1,799,770

$6,120,000

2024

$62,583 (+14.5%)

$4,320,230 + $1,799,770

$6,120,000

2023

$54,635 (−0.3%)

$4,235,519 + $1,764,481

$6,000,000

2022

$54,802 (+1.6%)

$3,129,938 + $2,109,497

$5,239,435

2021

$53,937 (+1.8%)

$3,068,566 + $2,068,135

$5,136,701

2020

$53,002 (+3.7%)

$3,008,398 + $2,027,584

$5,035,982

2019

$51,095 (+1.0%)

$2,977,551 + $2,006,794

$4,984,345

2018

$50,589 (+1.9%)

$2,919,167 + $1,967,446

$4,886,613

2017

$49,627 (+14.6%)

$2,805,812 + $1,891,049

$4,696,861

2016

$43,323 (+2.6%)

$2,805,812 + $1,891,049

$4,696,861

2015

$42,208 (+1.0%)

$2,381,516 + $1,726,179

$4,107,695

2014

$41,783 (+11.2%)

$2,299,749 + $1,700,251

$4,000,000

2013

$37,566 (−0.3%)

$2,299,749 + $1,700,251

$4,000,000

2012

$37,683 (+0.2%)

$1,885,749 + $1,700,251

$3,586,000

2011

$37,610 (−15.1%)

$1,885,749 + $1,700,251

$3,586,000

2010

$44,282 (+1.7%)

$1,885,749 + $1,700,251

$3,586,000

2009

$43,552 (+9.7%)

$2,522,715 + $1,700,251

$4,222,966

2008

$39,719

$2,479,126 + $1,670,874

$4,150,000

Tax history for 81 Ritz Cove Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$63,904 (+2.1%)

$4,320,230 + $1,799,770

$6,120,000

2024

$62,583 (+14.5%)

$4,320,230 + $1,799,770

$6,120,000

2023

$54,635 (−0.3%)

$4,235,519 + $1,764,481

$6,000,000

2022

$54,802 (+1.6%)

$3,129,938 + $2,109,497

$5,239,435

2021

$53,937 (+1.8%)

$3,068,566 + $2,068,135

$5,136,701

2020

$53,002 (+3.7%)

$3,008,398 + $2,027,584

$5,035,982

2019

$51,095 (+1.0%)

$2,977,551 + $2,006,794

$4,984,345

2018

$50,589 (+1.9%)

$2,919,167 + $1,967,446

$4,886,613

2017

$49,627 (+14.6%)

$2,805,812 + $1,891,049

$4,696,861

2016

$43,323 (+2.6%)

$2,805,812 + $1,891,049

$4,696,861

2015

$42,208 (+1.0%)

$2,381,516 + $1,726,179

$4,107,695

2014

$41,783 (+11.2%)

$2,299,749 + $1,700,251

$4,000,000

2013

$37,566 (−0.3%)

$2,299,749 + $1,700,251

$4,000,000

2012

$37,683 (+0.2%)

$1,885,749 + $1,700,251

$3,586,000

2011

$37,610 (−15.1%)

$1,885,749 + $1,700,251

$3,586,000

2010

$44,282 (+1.7%)

$1,885,749 + $1,700,251

$3,586,000

2009

$43,552 (+9.7%)

$2,522,715 + $1,700,251

$4,222,966

2008

$39,719

$2,479,126 + $1,670,874

$4,150,000

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

6,452

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

67247102

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside

Kitchen Information
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Island

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 2

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Gym, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Wine Cellar

Fireplace Information
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: .
Balcony, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Security Features: Gated with Guard
Spa Features: In Ground
Has Spa

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House

Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private
Has Pool

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Yard

Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 67247102
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Waterfront Features: Lot has Beach Access, Lot on Ocean Side Of Highway 1
Year Built Source: Estimated

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Ritz Cove HOA
Association Fee: $780
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Guard, Controlled Access

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting

School Information
High School District: Capistrano Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.48121900
Longitude: -117.72118000
Other Subdivision Name: Ritz Cove (RC)
Directions: Cross Streets: PCH to Ritz Carlton Dr.
Subdivision Name: Ritz Cove (RC)

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,452
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Orange County
APN: 67247102

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 2
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 2

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Suzi
List Agent Last Name: Dailey

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Realty ONE Group West

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jesus
Buyer Agent Last Name: Morales

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: RE/MAX New Dimension

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Schools

Moulton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi

9/10

Niguel Hills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi

8/10

Dana Hills High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

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

5 days above 84° expected this year, 15 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 7.1 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$9.98M – $12.08M

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Home values near 81 Ritz Cove Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8081 Sq. Ft.	$25,164,737
80 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6539 Sq. Ft.	$8,894,174

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8900 Sq. Ft.	$26,414,976
82 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4350 Sq. Ft.	$7,086,713

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7097 Sq. Ft.	$21,866,712
83 Ritz Cove Dr, Dana Point, CA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4290 Sq. Ft.	$7,383,758

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