71 Ritz Cove Dr

$18,800,000
Price
5
Beds
9,048 Sq. Ft.
$2,078 / Sq. Ft.
9,048
Sq. Ft.
$2,078
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience unparalleled coastal luxury at this custom estate in the exclusive guard-gated community of Ritz Cove. Perched on an elevated half-acre bluff at the end of a cul-de-sac, this corner residence boasts no neighbor on the south side and offering panoramic vistas of Catalina Island, Salt Creek Beach, and the lush adjacent parkland. Designed for both grand entertaining and intimate relaxation, the home features five expansive en-suite bedrooms. Notably, two are primary level suites with sweeping...Experience unparalleled coastal luxury at this custom estate in the exclusive guard-gated community of Ritz Cove. Perched on an elevated half-acre bluff at the end of a cul-de-sac, this corner residence boasts no neighbor on the south side and offering panoramic vistas of Catalina Island, Salt Creek Beach, and the lush adjacent parkland. Designed for both grand entertaining and intimate relaxation, the home features five expansive en-suite bedrooms. Notably, two are primary level suites with sweeping ocean views through exceptional picture windows, and each adorned with a fireplace and private terrace—providing serene retreats that capture the essence of seaside living. All bedrooms are generously sized, with four featuring their own fireplaces and terraces, enhancing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The recently upgraded chef’s kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, equipped with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home flood the interiors with natural light and frame the breathtaking coastal scenery. Additional highlights include a grand two-story foyer, a wood-paneled study, a formal living and dining room, and an upstairs lounge with a fully equipped bar. The outdoor oasis is complete with a resort-style pool and spa, outdoor fire features, and a built-in cook center—perfect for entertaining against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Situated between the renowned Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria resorts, and just moments from Monarch Beach Golf Links, this estate offers direct gated access to the beach trail, placing the sand and surf just steps from your backyard.
  1. Listed by Michael Balliet • DRE #02021742 • Brokerage DRE #01993277 • Luxe Real Estate • michael@daftariangroup.com
  2. Listed by Xiaoya (Ruby) Wang • DRE #02169430 • Brokerage DRE #01993277 • Luxe Real Estate

Property Details for 71 Ritz Cove Drive

View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt
Parking Spaces Total
13
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Attached
Lot Size Source
Seller
Living Area
9048
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2025 12:46 PM

Property Details for 71 Ritz Cove Drive

StatusActive
MLS #OC25104408
Days on Market203
Taxes-
HOA Fees$840 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2002
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,577 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Luxe Real Estate, Michael Balliet, DRE #02021742; Luxe Real Estate, Xiaoya (Ruby) Wang, DRE #02169430
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Building Information for 71 Ritz Cove Drive

Stories2Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,577 SF

Payment Calculator

$104,314 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$92,898

Property Taxes

$10,576

HOA Dues

$840

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Property Information for 71 Ritz Cove Drive

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 12674
  • Tax Census Tract: 423.23
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $3,465
  • Tax Lot: 20
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Guard, Security, Controlled Access
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Special Assessments, CFD/Mello-Roos
  • Community Features: Hiking, Park
  • Community: Ritz Cove (RC)
  • Complex Name: Ritz Cove
  • Association Name: Ritz Cove
  • Association Phone: 949.481.0555
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Barbecue, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Sauna, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bidet, Shower, Stone Counters
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Great Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Great Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant
  • Security: 24 Hour Security
  • Entry Location: front
  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Updated/Remodeled
  • View Description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Highway 1
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Description: Private
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Heat: Private
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Park Nearby
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Auto Driveway Gate, Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage - 3 Car, Private
  • Uncovered Spaces: 10
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 10
  • Parking Non-Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Three Door, Private
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Ritz Cove
  • Builders Tract Code: Ritz Cove (RC)
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Residential Unit Location: 1 common wall, End Unit

Property History for 71 Ritz Cove Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25104408MR

$18,800,000—
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25104408

$18,800,000—
May 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25104408

$18,800,000—
Apr 3, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000—
Apr 1, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #OC25002684MR

—
Apr 1, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000—
Feb 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25002684MR

$19,880,000—
Jan 24, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #OC25002684MR

—
Jan 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000—
Jan 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25002684MR

$19,880,000—
Jan 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000—
Jan 8, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #OC24166087

—
Jan 7, 2025

Expired

CLAW #OC24166087MR

$20,500,000—
Jan 3, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000—
Jan 3, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000—
Jan 3, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #OC24166087MR

—
Aug 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000—
Aug 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000—
Aug 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC24166087MR

$20,500,000—
Jul 10, 2015

Sold

CLAW #OC15019275MR

$10,399,000—
Jul 10, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #OC15019275

$10,399,000—
Jun 11, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551779206

$10,399,000—
Jun 9, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #OC15019275

—
Jun 9, 2015

Pending

CLAW #OC15019275MR

—
May 18, 2015

Price Change

CRMLS #OC15019275

$11,495,000—
Feb 6, 2015

Price Change

CRMLS #OC15019275

$12,495,000—
Jan 28, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC15019275MR

$12,900,000—
Jan 28, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC15019275

$12,900,000—
Jan 27, 2015

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW14221189MR

—
Jan 27, 2015

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW14221189

$12,900,000—
Oct 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW14221189MR

$12,900,000—
Oct 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW14221189

$12,900,000—
Aug 17, 2014

Expired

CRMLS #OC13171085

—
Aug 16, 2014

Expired

CLAW #OC13171085MR

—
Jan 30, 2014

Price Change

CRMLS #OC13171085

$13,888,000—
Aug 22, 2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC13171085

$13,999,000—
Aug 22, 2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC13171085MR

$13,999,000—
Aug 11, 2013

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #LG13082535MR

—
Aug 11, 2013

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #LG13082535

$14,500,000—
May 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG13082535MR

$14,500,000—
May 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG13082535

$14,500,000—
Oct 29, 2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L35871

$14,500,000—
Oct 29, 2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #L35871MR

—
Apr 26, 2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L35871

$16,500,000—
Apr 26, 2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L35871MR

$16,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25104408MR

$18,800,000
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25104408

$18,800,000
05/10/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25104408

$18,800,000
04/03/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000
04/01/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #OC25002684MR

—
04/01/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

SDMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000
02/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25002684MR

$19,880,000
01/24/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #OC25002684MR

—
01/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000
01/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC25002684MR

$19,880,000
01/15/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC25002684

$19,880,000
01/08/2025

Expired

CRMLS #OC24166087

—
01/07/2025

Expired

CLAW #OC24166087MR

$20,500,000
01/03/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000
01/03/2025

Expired

SDMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000
01/03/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #OC24166087MR

—
08/12/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000
08/12/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC24166087

$20,500,000
08/12/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC24166087MR

$20,500,000
07/10/2015

Sold

CLAW #OC15019275MR

$10,399,000
07/10/2015

Sold

CRMLS #OC15019275

$10,399,000
06/11/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #551779206

$10,399,000
06/09/2015

Pending

CRMLS #OC15019275

—
06/09/2015

Pending

CLAW #OC15019275MR

—
05/18/2015

Price Change

CRMLS #OC15019275

$11,495,000
02/06/2015

Price Change

CRMLS #OC15019275

$12,495,000
01/28/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC15019275MR

$12,900,000
01/28/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC15019275

$12,900,000
01/27/2015

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #DW14221189MR

—
01/27/2015

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #DW14221189

$12,900,000
10/15/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #DW14221189MR

$12,900,000
10/15/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #DW14221189

$12,900,000
08/17/2014

Expired

CRMLS #OC13171085

—
08/16/2014

Expired

CLAW #OC13171085MR

—
01/30/2014

Price Change

CRMLS #OC13171085

$13,888,000
08/22/2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC13171085

$13,999,000
08/22/2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC13171085MR

$13,999,000
08/11/2013

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #LG13082535MR

—
08/11/2013

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #LG13082535

$14,500,000
05/02/2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #LG13082535MR

$14,500,000
05/02/2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #LG13082535

$14,500,000
10/29/2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #L35871

$14,500,000
10/29/2012

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #L35871MR

—
04/26/2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #L35871

$16,500,000
04/26/2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #L35871MR

$16,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 71 Ritz Cove Drive

Taxable ValueLand$9,005,892Additions$3,304,417Total$12,310,309
Tax Record2025$126,907 ($10,576 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt9,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,048 SqFtLot Size9,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002CountyORANGEAPN672-451-42

Schools near 71 Ritz Cove Drive

This home is within Capistrano Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Moulton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Niguel Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dana Hills High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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71 Ritz Cove Drive is a single family home for sale in Dana Point, CA 92629. This property was listed for sale on May 10, 2025 by Luxe Real Estate, it's currently listed at $18,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 203 days and was last sold on July 10, 2015. This listing's school district is Capistrano Unified School District. Nearby schools include Moulton Elementary School, Niguel Hills Middle School and Dana Hills High School. 71 Ritz Cove Drive is a 5-bed, 7-bath, 9,048 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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Listing Courtesy of Luxe Real Estate, Michael Balliet, DRE #02021742; Luxe Real Estate, Xiaoya (Ruby) Wang, DRE #02169430

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