$6,000,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,804 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,577 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

173 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Solar Heated Indoor Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Moulton Elementary Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 0.46 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 32602 Crete Rd, a stunning single level mid-century modern masterpiece nestled in the prestigious Monarch Bay Terrace neighborhood. This single-level, 3,804-square-foot home sits on an expansive 20,250-square-foot flat private lot, showcasing four spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, plus a chic powder room for guests. Recently remodeled in 2019 and further upgraded and expanded in 2024, this property embodies sophistication and elegance with a touch of coastal luxury.

As you step through the grand 10-foot custom pivot entry door, you are welcomed into a world of refined style. The living room centers around an elegant Venetian plaster and marble fireplace, framed by large Fleetwood windows and doors, allowing for an abundance of natural light. The impressive great room / game room addition features soaring ceilings, a wall of windows, a seamless flow into the outdoor living spaces, and offers a versatile space for relaxation and entertainment ideal for family gatherings.

The massive primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a serene zen-like courtyard, a spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub to unwind in luxury.

This property boasts an indoor solar heated pool & spa, complete with a 16-foot motorized skylight, allowing you to enjoy the perfect Californian climate all year round. The gated and fenced-in yard ensures privacy and security, while the beautifully landscaped front yard with a gas fire pit and BBQ area is an entertainment paradise perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

State-of-the-art amenities include Ring security, Nest climate control, Lutron lighting, commercial-grade WiFi, hardwood floors, Subzero fridge, Viking double-oven, new roof, and more. The wide-open backyard offers ocean views, and the location provides easy access to beaches, shopping, dining, and the private Monarch Bay Beach Club.

This coastal dream home is ready to create unforgettable memories for a discerning family seeking elegance, comfort, and the ultimate Dana Point, CA lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Maniaci

Engel & Völkers Dana Point Brokerage Phone: 949-558-7878 License #01731183 Listed on: 12/30/2024

Engel & Völkers Dana Point

Co-Listed By

Todd Davis

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-558-7878 License #01969131

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Maniaci

Engel & Völkers Dana Point Brokerage Phone: 949-558-7878 License #01731183 Listed on: 12/30/2024

Engel & Völkers Dana Point

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,544

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Glass Fence
  • Security Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • New Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $43 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,804 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Roller Shields
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Viking Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Solar Heated Indoor Pool
  • Filtered Pool
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Spa
  • Solar Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Tax Tract Number 4271
  • Assessor Parcel Number 67003501
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Monarch Bay Terrace Association, Phone Number (949) 668-0800
  • Le Perla HOA
  • Monarch Bay Terrace Subdivision

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,544

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$43 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator in Kitchen, Washer and Dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Monarch Bay Terrace (MBT)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 67003501
  • Year Built: 1968
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3804.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Fire Pit
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1577.29
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Game Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private, Gunite, In Ground, Solar Heated
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Roller Shields, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Exhaust Fan(s), Privacy Toilet Door, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting
  • View: Hills, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Glass, New Condition, Security, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground, Indoor, Solar Heat
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 520.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Monarch Bay Terrace
  • Phone: 949-668-0800
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Le Perla

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4649

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 20250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.24
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Tract Number: 4271

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Floorplan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2024
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Bendel Irrevocable Trust and Bendel Russell William
Bought by
Bendel Family Trust and Bendel
Seller's Agent
Tony Maniaci
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
Buyer's Agent
Tony Maniaci
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
List Price
$6,995,000
Sold Price
$6,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$995,000
-14.22%
Views
1378
Current Estimated Value
$6,093,820

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,820
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$5,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,793,652
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$300,168

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2024
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Burke Tayla
Bought by
Bendel Irrevocable Trust and Bendel
Seller's Agent
Tony Maniaci
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
Buyer's Agent
Tony Maniaci
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
List Price
$6,995,000
Sold Price
$6,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$995,000
-14.22%
Views
1378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,793,652
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$300,168

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
Red Rose Investments Trust and Mcknight Scott
Bought by
Burke Tayla

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2018
Closed on
Jan 25, 2019
Sold by
Kay Jeffrey and Schock Todd
Bought by
Graham Carlton and Knight Laura
Seller's Agent
Andrea Ballesteros
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Ballesteros
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$345,000
-17.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.43%
Original Mortgage
$990,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2003
Sold by
Kay William M and Kay Peggy F
Bought by
Kay William M and Kay Peggy F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1999
Sold by
Kay William M and Kay Peggy F
Bought by
Kay William M and Kay Peggy F
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Pacific Coast Title
Grant Deed $6,000,000 Pacific Coast Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,650,000 Pacific Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $990,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $6,000,000 -7.6% $1,577 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $6,495,000 -7.1% $1,707 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $6,995,000 +16.6% $1,839 / Sq Ft
01/18/2025 01/18/25 Off Market $6,000,000 -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Sale $6,995,000 +97.0% $1,839 / Sq Ft
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Sold $3,550,000 +115.2% $1,068 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $1,650,000 -8.1% $496 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/17/2019 01/17/19 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 Price Changed $1,795,000 -10.0% $540 / Sq Ft
08/09/2018 08/09/18 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $600 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $40,544 $3,853,642 $3,314,204 $539,438
2024 $40,544 $3,735,430 $3,249,220 $486,210
2023 $39,421 $3,621,000 $3,185,510 $435,490
2022 $20,187 $1,734,443 $1,308,027 $426,416
2021 $20,124 $1,700,435 $1,282,380 $418,055
2020 $19,391 $1,683,000 $1,269,231 $413,769
2019 $11,475 $988,238 $600,033 $388,205
2018 $12,105 $968,861 $588,267 $380,594
2017 $11,379 $949,864 $576,732 $373,132
2016 $11,447 $931,240 $565,424 $365,816
2015 $10,267 $917,252 $556,930 $360,322
2014 $10,093 $899,285 $546,021 $353,264
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24249837

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 670-035-01