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34096 El Contento Drive sold on July 7, 2017 for $780,000, 4.9% below the $819,900 asking price after 25 days on the market; it was first listed at $850,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
34096 El Contento Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,016 sq ft
- 5,166 sq ft lot
- Built 1961
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$780,000
Subdivision Lantern Village South
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,914,500
The home
About 34096 El Contento Drive
Truly a rare and amazing opportunity to own a quintessential Lantern Village beach bungalow situated atop one of the largest LOTS in the area with OCEAN and Whitewater vistas! You'll enjoy discovering the many details and features the owners have passionately incorporated into this extensively remodeled story book home. Ascend the newly installed curved staircase past it's mature tropical landscape to enter the home through it's charming dutch door entry. This home is perfectly located within walking distance to Doheny beach, Dana Point harbor, parks, downtown restaurants, shops and much more! No HOA or Mello Roos *Note: Be sure to view virtual tour and 36 additional amazing aerial photos!
Property details for 34096 El Contento Drive
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Lantern Village South neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 1,016 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1961. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 682-136-12. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached one-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC17093253
- Year Built
- 1961
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,016
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,166
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Parcel Number
- 68213612
- On Market Date
- 2017-04-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Construction
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Block, Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers Manual, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Yard
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Off Street
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lantern Village South (LDS)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 34096 El Contento Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | Sold | $780,000 | |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 34096 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 06059C0504K 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 South home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,914,500
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $1,162
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 South sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34061 Formosa | Oct 14, 2026 | $2,299,999 | 2,536 | $907 | 0 |
| 34041 Calle La Primavera | Sep 17, 2026 | $2,400,000 | 2,215 | $1,084 | 54 |
| 34062 Pequito | Aug 9, 2026 | $1,030,000 | 830 | $1,241 | 6 |
| 34185 Crystal Lantern | Jun 8, 2026 | $1,929,000 | 2,198 | $878 | 11 |
| 34056 Pequito Dr | May 20, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 1,303 | $1,458 | 186 |
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Schools
Schools for 34096 El Contento Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Dana
- Middle
- Marco Forester
- High
- Dana Hills
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Thomas Shahinian of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 9:23 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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