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34012 El Contento Drive sold on February 24, 2020 for $1,085,000, 1.4% below the $1,100,000 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
34012 El Contento Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,064 sq ft
- 2,050 sq ft lot
- Built 1972
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$1,085,000
Subdivision Lantern Village Central
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,137,500
The home
About 34012 El Contento Drive
~OCEAN VIEW BEAUTY IN DESIREABLE DANA POINT LANTERN DISTRICT~ True pride of ownership shows in this updated four-bedroom (one being used as an art studio with custom cabinetry in closet area) and two and a half-bathroom home. Curb appeal abounds from the pavered driveway, fresh paint, custom awnings to the private, gated, front-courtyard. Enter through the custom dutch-door to find new hickory, wide-plank, wood floors greeting you. French doors open to the private front courtyard, with a power awning, for additional outdoor living. Relax by the gas fire surrounded by lovely, stacked-stone in the family room, open to the kitchen with several custom appointments. Stainless-steel appliances, ample storage in custom cabinets with pull-out shelving, appliance garages, refrigerator, brushed granite counters and a newer, five-burner, gas range. The powder room is downstairs, off the hall leading to the two-car garage. French-doors lead to the backyard oasis with above ground spa, sail shade and freshly stained fence. Wood-planked stairway to your upstairs retreats. The art studio/fourth bedroom with an ocean view and built-in cabinetry, has door to the front balcony. The large master bedroom has a custom California Closet, balcony, and on-suite master bath with custom travertine floor, shower and vanity. The hall bath has been recently updated with Carrara Marble counter, floor and shower/tub surround. All located within a few minutes' walk to Dana Point Harbor, Shops and Dining.
Property details for 34012 El Contento Drive
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lantern Village Central neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 2,064 square feet of living space on a 2,050-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 682-136-02. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- IG20009760
- Year Built
- 1972
- Builder
- Custom Home
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,064
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0471
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
- Parcel Number
- 68213602
- On Market Date
- 2020-01-15
- Zoning
- SFR
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage, See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Rain Gutters, Brick Driveway
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Brick, Drywall, Frame, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corners Marked, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Lanai, Open, Patio, Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Workshop In Garage
- Fencing
- Cross Fenced
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lantern Village Central (LDC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutters, Hiking, Street Lights, Water Sports, Marina, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 34012 El Contento Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2020 | Sold | $1,085,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000 | |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Sold | $883,000 | ERA Ranch & Sea Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 34012 El Contento Drive
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 06059C0502K effective March 21, 2019. 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 55 of 55 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 55 of 55.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423134010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Tesla Destination, 3 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.
Lantern Village Central home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $2,137,500
- Median days on market
- 32
- Median per sq ft
- $1,421
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 Lantern Village Central sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33901 El Encanto Avenue | Sep 30, 2026 | $2,410,000 | 1,328 | $1,815 | 6 |
| 34041 El Contento Drive | Aug 3, 2026 | $1,450,000 | 945 | $1,534 | 168 |
| 33891 Malaga Drive | May 4, 2026 | $2,715,000 | 2,706 | $1,003 | 7 |
| 34051 Aurelio Drive | Apr 28, 2026 | $1,310,000 | 820 | $1,598 | 10 |
| 34011 El Contento | Mar 9, 2026 | $1,865,000 | 1,862 | $1,002 | 58 |
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Schools
School District for 34012 El Contento Drive
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Kimberly Talbert of Keller Williams Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 8:16 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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