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33942 El Encanto Avenue sold on June 13, 2023 for $1,650,000, 8.3% below the $1,800,000 asking price after 9 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
33942 El Encanto Avenue, Dana Point, CA 92629
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 888 sq ft
- 5,936 sq ft lot
- Built 1939
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$1,650,000
Subdivision Lantern Village Central
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,137,500
The home
About 33942 El Encanto Avenue
Incredible, once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase an ADORABLE 1939 COTTAGE on one of the BEST STREETS IN THE LANTERN DISTRICT! Cottage is so charming as it is or expand if you wish, on this large oversized lot, very walkable to downtown Dana Point and all of the fabulous restaurants and shops. Easily one of the best streets in the Lantern District, this home has such incredible vintage charm, combined with modern updates such as a newer roof, some newer windows and pavers on the driveway. The original hardwood floors have been refinished, the front and back yard have beautiful greenery and a large non fruit bearing mulberry tree with cafe string lights is the focal point of this charming, entertaining backyard. This home is currently a permitted Airbnb, permits are not transferable to buyer, but buyer can investigate obtaining a short term rental permit, if desired.This home could also be rented as a furnished 30 day min rental, in which a permit is not required. 30 day min furnished rentals very desirable in the Lantern District. Available FULLY FURNISHED to move right in! Two bedrooms, one bath, large living room with wood beamed ceilings and a cozy fireplace add to the unique feel of this cottage. Additional casita in back for entertaining, plus a wonderful vintage Airstream trailer that can be purchased separately, if desired. Front Dutch door allows you to take advantage of the incredible ocean breezes in Dana Point. The detached one car garage has storage, plus plenty of driveway parking. Come enjoy this amazing property, walk to dinner and take full advantage of everything living this close to the coast has to offer. This adorable cottage will not last!
Property details for 33942 El Encanto Avenue
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Lantern Village Central neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 888 square feet of living space on a 5,936-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1939. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 682-103-36. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, and cottage architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC23079998
- Year Built
- 1939
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 888
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,936
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1363
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- View
- Neighborhood
- Parcel Number
- 68210336
- On Market Date
- 2023-05-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard, Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Storage, Tile Counters
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- None
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lantern Village Central (LDC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 33942 El Encanto Avenue
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | Sold | $1,650,000 | |
| May 24, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 23, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 9, 2023 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000 | |
| Jul 23, 2014 | Sold | $649,000 | Windermere Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 33942 El Encanto Avenue
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: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 30 of 56 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 55 of 56. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 56 of 56.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590423132002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 57 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 33942 El Encanto Avenue
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Jun 13, 2023 at 3:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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