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33042 Palo Alto, Dana Point

Sold

33042 Palo Alto sold on March 27, 2026 for $2,200,000, 0.5% above the $2,188,000 asking price after 28 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

$2,200,000

33042 Palo Alto Dana Point, CA 92629

Single Family ResidenceSold

3Beds
2Total Baths
2Full Baths
1,939SqFt
$1,135$/SqFt
1962Built

SubdivisionDana Knolls

About 33042 Palo Alto

Views meet fully reimagined mid-century modern showpiece. Perched high, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 33042 Palo Alto has 180° panoramic views stretch from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean. On an expansive 13,620sqft hillside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,939sqft of design-forward living, meticulously remodeled with designer finishes in every direction. The moment you arrive, the home’s curb appeal sets the tone: a chic, modern color palette, rich wood garage doors, and manicured landscaping create a warm, architectural welcome. Inside, the entry way is distinguished by rotating dark oak Wood Slat Room Dividers as sunlight pours through nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, framing the flat brick fireplace with terrazzo hearth and illuminating the home’s seamless flow. Recessed LED lighting showcase wide-plank white-oak engineered wood flooring that runs throughout the living spaces, delivering a cohesive aesthetic. Designed for effortless entertaining, the open-concept living area transitions beautifully into the remodeled kitchen. Featuring dark-oak inspired cabinetry, Copa high quality quartz countertops, and clé tile backsplash, a generous center island, and premium all new Café appliances. Stylishly, integrated hood wrapped modern dark oak with custom shelves keep the lines crisp and the focus where it belongs: on the architectural design. The heart of the home, a signature open-air atrium anchors the floorplan, bringing sky, light, and calm into the everyday. Down the hall, two bedrooms enjoy backyard exposure and views that reach for miles, conveniently located near a renovated hall bath with a dual-sink vanity, elegant lighting, and a tiled tub/shower surround. The primary suite is a retreat, offering a custom oversized walk-in closet and an editorial ensuite dressed in pebble-inspired, large-format tile, curb-less walk-in shower with rainfall shower head, dual sinks, and bespoke pendant lighting. A slider welcomes in natural light and connects the suite to the atrium’s serene ambiance. And then, la crème de la crème, the backyard, embrace the unobstructed, endless horizons: sweeping mountain-to-ocean backdrop that transforms morning coffee, golden hour, and evenings under the stars into a daily ritual. Completing the package the home has, all double pane windows & sliders, solar panels, new AC & smart thermostat, ring doorbell and a tankless water heater. This is Dana Point hillside living at its most unforgettable.

33042 Palo Alto, Dana Point

Price
$2,200,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,939 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.3127 Acres
Year Built
1962
MLS® Number
DW26027677
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
DW26027677
Year Built
1962
Living Area (sq ft)
1,939
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
13,620
Lot Size (acres)
0.3127
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5
View
City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Parcel Number
67326122
On Market Date
2026-02-11
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Atrium, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Decorative, Gas, Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Doors
Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern
Exterior Features
Lighting
Roof
Flat
Construction
Block, Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Open, Patio
Parking
Door Multi, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private
Fencing
Partial, Wood
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Faces
West
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Dana Knolls (DK)
Community Features
Sidewalks
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Schools

School District
Capistrano Unified
Elementary School
Del Obispo
Middle School
Marco Forester
High School
Dana Hills

Property Details for 33042 Palo Alto

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Dana Knolls neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It offers 1,939 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 673-261-22. Highlights include ocean and panoramic views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 0.31-acre lot, and central air. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Property History

33042 Palo Alto was listed for sale on February 11, 2026 at $2,188,000.

About Dana Point

Dana Point sits on the Pacific coast in south Orange County, between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, anchored by Dana Point Harbor and bluff-top headlands above Doheny State Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Strands Beach. Its Lantern District carries street names like Blue Lantern and Violet Lantern, within the Capistrano Unified School District.

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