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33981 Nauticus sold on February 27, 2023 for $5,000,000, 9.1% below the $5,500,000 asking price after 15 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
33981 Nauticus, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,888 sq ft
- 5,400 sq ft lot
- Built 1972
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$5,000,000
Subdivision Gardens (Ocean side of PCH)
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $3,300,000
The home
About 33981 Nauticus
Located in the 24 hour gated oceanfront community of Niguel Shores in Monarch Beach, this property boasts spectacular ocean, Catalina Island to Palos Verdes views. Situated on a prime seaside cul-de-sac lot just above the surf, properties on this street are rarely available and offer the perfect opportunity for the ultimate custom beach house. The ocean view dazzles you the moment you step into this CLASSIC COASTAL PROPERTY. This property features a large Dining Room and Living Room, a Den with Fireplace, a remodeled kitchen with granite counters and Breakfast Nook, an upstairs Primary Suite with breathtaking ocean views with a total of 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. The Living Room boasts high windows plus a fireplace and there are stunning ocean views from all main rooms. The outdoor space includes a secluded atrium patio plus serene patio areas front and back ready for entertaining, whale watching, taking in the sweeping Catalina Island sunset views, or just relaxing and enjoying the sound of the waves and the ocean breeze. Just minutes to the blufftop oceanfront park and parking lot, this property provides easy and direct beach access. The Clubhouse includes a Jr. Olympic-size pool, spa, pickleball, tennis, sport courts, park and more...enjoy the fun and festive coastal lifestyle all year around living in Niguel Shores...The "Best-Kept" Secret Along The Coast! Niguel Shores is next to the Ritz Carlton Hotel, the Strands/Headlands Community, and minutes close to the Links Golf Course, the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, the Marina at Dana Point and the Art Colony of Laguna Beach.
Property details for 33981 Nauticus
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Gardens (Ocean side of PCH) neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 1,888 square feet of living space on a 5,400-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 672-191-12. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, and a two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG23015251
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,888
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.124
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- HOA Dues
- $350
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- NSCA
- Parcel Number
- 67219112
- On Market Date
- 2023-01-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Utility Room
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Den, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Cul De Sac, Zero Lot Line
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Gardens (Ocean side of PCH) (NSO)
- Community Features
- Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Other Courts, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Guard, Sauna, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts
The record
Property History for 33981 Nauticus
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Sold | $5,000,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Listed for sale | $5,500,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 33981 Nauticus
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 221 of 226 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 195 of 226.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423233000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 40 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.
Gardens (Ocean side of PCH) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $3,300,000
- Median days on market
- 28
- Median per sq ft
- $1,900
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 Gardens (Ocean side of PCH) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23862 Bothnia | Aug 31, 2026 | $3,200,000 | 1,684 | $1,900 | 15 |
| 23731 Colima Bay | May 18, 2026 | $2,850,000 | 1,542 | $1,848 | 37 |
| 23711 Brisbane | May 13, 2026 | $6,000,000 | 2,842 | $2,111 | 2 |
| 23782 Perth Bay | Dec 16, 2025 | $2,610,000 | 1,758 | $1,485 | 40 |
| 23741 Montego Bay | Dec 15, 2025 | $4,200,000 | 1,425 | $2,947 | 5 |
Schools
School District for 33981 Nauticus
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Connie McKibban of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Feb 27, 2023 at 2:13 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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