Tony Maniaci
The Agency
(949) 868-7811
42 Total Sales
4 in Lantern Village
$1.4M - $3.4M Price Range
34041 El Contento Dr Dana Point, CA 92629
Lantern Village Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
945
Sq Ft
2,100
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Marina
- Ocean Front
- Golf Course Community
- Marco Forster Middle School Rated A-
- Docks
- Fishing
About This Home
As of August 2026Tired of HOA fees?? Looking for your first home, or downsizing or want a great 2nd home getaway or investment property? Discover coastal living at its finest in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level beach cottage, perfectly positioned in Dana Point's coveted Lantern Village. This delightful home offers the ultimate Southern California lifestyle where ocean breezes, walkability, and modern comfort come together seamlessly.
Just a 10-minute stroll to the beach and Dana Point Harbor, you'll enjoy easy access to waterfront dining, shopping, and coastal recreation. The vibrant Lantern Village puts boutique shops, local restaurants, and cafés right at your doorstep, making this the perfect spot for those who love to walk everywhere.
The heart of this home shines with a completely renovated kitchen (2021) featuring: Custom cabinetry with ample storage, elegant quartz countertops, stylish modern tile back splash, brand-new stainless steel appliances, contemporary sink and fixtures, and beautiful bamboo flooring throughout.
The enclosed front patio offers a private retreat with clever open-air windows that frame peek-a-boo ocean views and invite natural light while maintaining your privacy—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Located in a family-friendly neighborhood with nearby schools, a convenient dog park for your four-legged companions, and the heart of Dana Point's community just moments away. This rare single-level cottage combines turnkey condition with an unbeatable location. Experience the best of coastal living where every day feels like a vacation!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman Of California Brokerage Phone: 949-689-7078 License #01248229 Listed on: 01/16/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1960 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 2,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Ocean Front
- Southwest Facing Home
- Block Wall Fence
- Stucco Fence
- Fence is in good condition
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
- Front Yard
- Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
- On-Hand Building Permits
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- 1 Open Parking Space
- Front Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Driveway Up Slope From Street
- On-Street Parking
- Parking Lot
Property Views
- Ocean
- Bay
- City Lights
- Peek-A-Boo
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Patio Home
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Turnkey
- Slab Foundation
- Interior Block Wall
- Foam Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 945 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Dry Bar
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Track Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Custom Window Coverings
- Roller Shields
- Blinds
- Window Screens
- Sliding Doors
- Entryway
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Attached Deck
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Electric Oven
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Quartz Countertops
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Bamboo
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Mirrored Closets Doors
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Tile Bathroom Countertop
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- 220 Volts In Laundry
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Security Lights
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Accessible Home Design
- Grab Bar In Bathroom
- No Interior Steps
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot
Outdoor Features
- Property has ocean access
- Docks
- Ocean Side of Freeway
- Wrap Around Porch
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near park and public transit
- Suburban Location
Schools
- Dana Point High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Central Air
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Overhead Utilities
- 220 Volts in Garage
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
- Sewer Paid
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 140
- Tax Tract Number 968
- Assessor Parcel Number 68213515
- $1,494 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Lantern Village Central Subdivision
- Foothills
- Near a Preserve or Public Land
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Service Entrance
Recreation
- Marina
- Golf Course Community
- Fishing
- Water Sports
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 16, 2026
Closed on
Jul 10, 2026
Sold by
Stokes Stacey E and Stacey E Stokes Revocable Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Denine Kerns
Douglas Elliman Of California
Buyer's Agent
Alan Chan
Alan K. Chan
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.38%
Views
553
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.42%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,158,761
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$340,927
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 2023
Sold by
Stokes Stacey E
Bought by
Stacey E Stokes Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2020
Sold by
Stokes Stacey E and Stacey E Stokes Revocable Trus
Bought by
Stokes Stacey E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 13, 2018
Closed on
Feb 6, 2019
Sold by
Stokes Stacey E
Bought by
Stokes Stacey E and Stacey E Stokes Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Ellen Moscovitz
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Denine Kerns
Douglas Elliman Of California
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 13, 2018
Closed on
Jan 21, 2019
Sold by
Rowe Stephanie
Bought by
Stokes Stacey E
Seller's Agent
Ellen Moscovitz
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Denine Kerns
Douglas Elliman Of California
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 2007
Sold by
Moore Barbara L
Bought by
Moore Barbara and The Barbara Moore Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
Valenti Shane
Bought by
Moore Barbara L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 22, 2000
Sold by
An Chang Ping
Bought by
Valenti Shane
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lantern Village, CA
-
Tony Maniaci
-
Jennifer Waite-Gonzalez
Jennifer Waite-Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(951) 848-4086
54 Total Sales
1 in Lantern Village
$1,150,000 Price
-
Sharon Custer
Sharon Custer
First Team Real Estate
(949) 516-0422
78 Total Sales
1 in Lantern Village
$962,000 Price
-
Danielle Wilson
Danielle Wilson
Compass
(949) 919-5939
52 Total Sales
1 in Lantern Village
$2,100,000 Price
-
Linda Corpuz
Linda Corpuz
Responds QuicklyVilla Realty Group
(562) 501-4366
32 Total Sales
1 in Lantern Village
$1,495,000 Price
-
Maria Yazdani
Maria Yazdani
Responds QuicklyRealty One Group West
(949) 356-9233
35 Total Sales
1 in Lantern Village
$3,100,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Servicelink | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Servicelink | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $790,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $339,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $235,000 | Lawyers Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $295,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $876,000 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $622,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $142,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $153,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $149,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 08/03/26 | Sold | $1,450,000 | -3.3% | $1,534 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/03/2026 07/03/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/27/2026 05/27/26 | Price Changed | $1,499,000 | -2.0% | $1,586 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/21/2026 05/21/26 | Price Changed | $1,529,000 | -1.9% | $1,618 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/13/2026 05/13/26 | Price Changed | $1,559,000 | -1.3% | $1,650 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/17/2026 03/17/26 | Price Changed | $1,579,000 | -1.3% | $1,671 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/16/2026 01/16/26 | For Sale | $1,600,000 | +102.5% | $1,693 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/31/2019 01/31/19 | Sold | $790,000 | -1.1% | $836 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/13/2018 12/13/18 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $846 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,946 | $643,213 | $530,291 | $112,922 |
| 2025 | $7,946 | $630,601 | $519,893 | $110,708 |
| 2024 | $7,676 | $618,237 | $509,699 | $108,538 |
| 2023 | $7,434 | $606,115 | $499,705 | $106,410 |
| 2022 | $7,190 | $594,231 | $489,907 | $104,324 |
| 2021 | $7,034 | $582,580 | $480,301 | $102,279 |
| 2020 | $6,847 | $576,607 | $475,376 | $101,231 |
| 2019 | $9,103 | $790,000 | $694,369 | $95,631 |
| 2018 | $5,680 | $448,936 | $341,053 | $107,883 |
| 2017 | $5,395 | $440,134 | $334,366 | $105,768 |
| 2016 | $5,201 | $431,504 | $327,809 | $103,695 |
| 2015 | $4,990 | $425,023 | $322,885 | $102,138 |
| 2014 | $4,907 | $416,698 | $316,560 | $100,138 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Denine Kerns
Seller's Agent in 2026
Denine Kerns
Douglas Elliman Of California
(949) 689-7078
1 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Alan Chan
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Alan Chan
Alan K. Chan
(925) 691-9166
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
EM
Seller's Agent in 2019
Ellen Moscovitz
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
-
TC
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Tania Carrell
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NP26009731
APN: 682-135-15
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