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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.
33042 Palo Alto Dana Point, CA 92629

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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