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26661 Vuelta Rica sold on March 18, 2025 for $1,770,000, 9.2% below the $1,950,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
26661 Vuelta Rica, Dana Point, CA 92624
- 6 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,436 sq ft
- 9,950 sq ft lot
- Built 1969
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$1,770,000
Subdivision Palisades
17 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,075,000
The home
About 26661 Vuelta Rica
Do you know anyone looking for a large lot in a fantastic location, close to beach with some ocean views? Walking distance to the infamous Pines Park; with views overlooking Dana Point Harbor? Looking for a flipper? Great investment? opportunity to earn equity the old fashioned way? Property does need work; however, this spacious home is quite livable and has been home to this family for over 50 years. No HOA. Great floorplan includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on main level, great room, office has potential for direct access to home office or 7th bedroom! High ceilings in kitchen, family room and dining room features built in wall unit, sconce lighting, built in stereo speakers, beautiful iron railed staircase, wood-burning fireplace. Large rear yard has a 10' deep pool currently not in use however once had a diving board! Great opportunity for ADU, Outdoor kitchen-entertainment area, spa salon or??? pool, spa and? In approximately 2000 this family added 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs that includes another primary suite, Juliet balcony, laundry chute, views and recent upgrades of hall bathroom, vinyl plank flooring, new baseboards, ceiling fans, built in shelving in closets, walk in primary closet. As you approach this property you will notice the oversized driveway that could handle 4-6 cars or more depending on size. Possible RV storage. Owner is looking for 21 days escrow with possession a few weeks thereafter or? No loans please, call for details. This property might very well be the lowest price per square foot in the Palisades but please confirm. Did I mention that local infamous architect & steel frame contractor planned it! Yes, steel frame construction & I even have photos of remodel in process. Architect still lives around the corner and ALL plans/permits are available, plans at the house. Have kids? Palisades Elementary school is just a few minutes of a walk just around the corner. DP Harbor and SC Pier BOTH are under 5 miles away. Life is good in the South County Bubble.
Property details for 26661 Vuelta Rica
This 6-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Palisades neighborhood of Dana Point in Orange County. It has 3,436 square feet of living space on a 9,950-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1969. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 123-433-07. Highlights include ocean and hill views, a private pool, a fireplace, and an attached two-car garage.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25039533
- Year Built
- 1969
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,436
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,950
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2284
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Baths
- 4
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 12343307
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-21
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Multiple Staircases, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Great Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Chute, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Flag Lot
- Fencing
- See Remarks, Wood
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palisades (PS)
- Community Features
- Park
The record
Property History for 26661 Vuelta Rica
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | Sold | $1,770,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 26661 Vuelta Rica
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 06059C0508K 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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 38 of 38 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 38. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 38 of 38.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590422012022, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (Tesla Destination, 2 Level 2 ports). 139 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.
Palisades home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 17
- Median price
- $2,075,000
- Median days on market
- 45
- Median per sq ft
- $1,017
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 26, 2025 to Oct 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Palisades sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26966 Calle Dolores | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,979,000 | 1,946 | $1,017 | 60 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $11,212,026 | 2,187 | $5,127 | 74 | |
| 26672 Avenida Las Palmas | Oct 5, 2026 | $1,456,000 | 1,818 | $801 | 98 |
| 26782 Calle Real | Sep 24, 2026 | $3,100,000 | 3,224 | $962 | 45 |
| 34832 Calle Del Sol | Sep 24, 2026 | $2,075,000 | 1,935 | $1,072 | 80 |
Schools
School District for 26661 Vuelta Rica
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Mar 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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