71 Ritz Cove, Dana Point, California 92629, Dana Point, 92629 - 5 bed, 7 bath
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Dana Point, California 92629
Analysis of 71 Ritz Cove, Dana Point, California 92629 is currently available with a list price of $17,495,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Dana Point Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
The property was built in 2002, making it 22 years old. While the structure appears well-maintained, the interior finishes and built-ins are original to the early 2000s. The listing description explicitly identifies the home as a 'blank canvas,' indicating that the kitchen, bathrooms, and systems likely require modernization to meet current luxury standards.
Elementary School: El Morro Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: Thurston Middle School (9/10). High School: Laguna Beach High School (9/10).
Situated in the prestigious guard-gated Ritz Cove, this estate offers an unmatched location between the Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton resorts with private access to Salt Creek Beach.
The property is designed to capture breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the coastline from nearly every vantage point within the 9,048-square-foot residence.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =19577, other record lot size in square feet = 9600.
Marketed as a 'blank canvas,' the 2002-built interior likely requires a substantial additional investment to modernize the finishes to current luxury standards.
The combination of a $17.5M price point, significant square footage maintenance, and a $990 monthly HOA fee results in high ongoing ownership expenses.
Perched hill-top within the prestigious guard-gated oceanfront enclave of Ritz Cove, this extraordinary 9,048-square-foot coastal estate embodies the pinnacle of refined seaside living. Designed to capture the grandeur of the Pacific from nearly every vantage point, the residence blends scale and sophistication, creating an unparalleled retreat along one of Southern California’s most coveted stretches of coastline.The terraced backyard offers private, immediate access to Salt Creek Beach, while Ritz Cove’s gates open to an unmatched coastal lifestyle—perfectly positioned between two world-class resorts. Walk to the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, The Ritz-Carlton or the exclusive Monarch Bay Beach Club, with fine dining, boutique shopping, and the soon-to-be-reimagined Dana Point Harbor just moments away. A blank canvas waiting for a personal touch and oerfectly suited for living large along the oceanfront.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 1.0 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.4 mi
Grades K-5 • 3.4 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 9,048 | 2,468.5 |
| Lot Size | 19,577 | 6,562 |
| Price | $17.50M | $2.86M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.9K | $1.2K |
| Built year | 2002 | 1980 |
| HOA | $990.0 | $370 |
| Days on market | 41 | 64 |
Jun 11, 2026
$17,495,000
Initial Listing
Jul 10, 2015
$10,399,000
Public Record
Dec 26, 1996
$820,000
Public Record