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8 Capistrano By The Sea sold on September 20, 2021 for $3,215,000, 12.8% above the $2,850,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
8 Capistrano By The Sea, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 5,438 sq ft
- 9,481 sq ft lot
- Built 2003
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$3,215,000
Subdivision Bal Harbour
The home
About 8 Capistrano By The Sea
This highly-upgraded luxury pool estate is located on one of the best panoramic ocean-view lots within the exclusive gated community of Bal Harbour and just minutes away from the crashing waves at Doheny Beach, Dana Point Harbor, fine restaurants and convenient shopping. The ongoing $330 million Dana Point Harbor Revitalization project will elevate the whole area into a world-class leisure destination with an opportunity to further boost real estate value in the nearby neighborhoods. The meticulously maintained residence offers a generous 5,438 sq ft of living space, 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. On the ground floor, you will find spacious rooms with abundant natural light, gleaming hardwood floors and new designer paint. The main living areas offer a formal dining room with custom built-in buffet and wine bar with refrigerator, living room with glowing fireplace in addition to an inviting ocean view family room with fireplace adjacent to a gourmet open-concept kitchen with every amenity even a professional chef would envy. Offering a Sub Zero refrigerator, high-end stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, custom counters and backsplash, center island/breakfast bar and nook with covered outdoor dining terrace. Also on the main living level are two bedrooms separated by a Jack-and-Jill full-bath (which could also be combined as a living/bedroom suite for longer term guests). Walking up the stately wide staircase, you will find a super-sized master bedroom suite that encompasses the entire back of the home with a cozy retreat, glowing fireplace and deck with unobstructed, mesmerizing views overlooking the Pacific ocean, pool, lush hillsides and city lights. an opulent master bath of travertine stone offers a soaking tub, dual sinks and massive walk-in closet. The second floor also features a private library/office with custom built-ins, large family game/bonus room, and two additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The private resort style backyard is an entertainer's dream with a Venetian style pool & spa, random slate pool decking, outdoor stacked stone fireplace, BBQ grill and professional landsacpe with spectacular ocean and hillside views. Other features include custom window coverings, multiple french doors opening to the outdoor areas, dual zone A/C, stone accented driveway, 3 car garage and timeless coastal architecture. Simply for discerning Buyers looking for the finest in luxury coastal living and lifestyle. Hurry, don't let this dream home slip away!
Property details for 8 Capistrano By The Sea
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Bal Harbour neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 5,438 square feet of living space on a 9,481-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2003. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 668-531-25. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21191977
- Year Built
- 2003
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 5,438
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,481
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2177
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pool
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $370
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Bal Harbour
- Parcel Number
- 66853125
- On Market Date
- 2021-09-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Stone
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, One Space
- Fencing
- Block, Glass, Wood
- Pool Features
- Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Bal Harbour (BALH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Controlled Access, Dog Park, Security
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Gate, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 8 Capistrano By The Sea
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2021 | Sold | $3,215,000 | |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000 | |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Sold | $2,360,000 | Prime Property Associates |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Sold | $1,900,000 | Harcourts Prime Properties |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 8 Capistrano By The Sea
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: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 4 of 164 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 122 of 164. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 160 of 164.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423112005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 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.
Dana Point home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 235
- Median price
- $2,750,000
- Median days on market
- 24
- Median per sq ft
- $1,190
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 25, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 8 Capistrano By The Sea
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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Listing information updated Jul 25, 2023 at 6:05 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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