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.
33042 Palo Alto, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,939 sq ft
- 0.31-acre lot
- Built 1962
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$2,200,000
Subdivision Dana Knolls
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,800,000
The home
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.
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 has 1,939 square feet of living space on a 0.31-acre lot. 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, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
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
The record
Property History for 33042 Palo Alto
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Sold | $2,200,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,188,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 33042 Palo Alto
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0506J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 102 of 102 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 102 of 102. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 102 of 102.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423114001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (2 Level 2 ports). 77 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
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.
Dana Knolls home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $1,800,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $990
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 25, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Dana Knolls sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33175 Big Sur Street | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 1,529 | $1,177 | 5 |
| 25262 Brigantine Drive | Jul 16, 2026 | $1,700,000 | 1,832 | $928 | 74 |
| 33211 Blue Fin Drive | Apr 13, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 1,819 | $990 | 5 |
| 33042 Palo Alto | Mar 27, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 1,939 | $1,135 | 28 |
| 32862 Bluffside | Mar 9, 2026 | $2,090,000 | 2,618 | $798 | 11 |
Schools
Schools for 33042 Palo Alto
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Del Obispo
- Middle
- Marco Forester
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Keegan Cin of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Mar 31, 2026 at 7:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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