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238 S La Esperanza sold on January 19, 2016 for $1,150,000, at the asking price after 13 days on the market. The details are below for reference.
238 S La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,705 sq ft
- 7,894 sq ft lot
- Built 1965
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$1,150,000
The home
About 238 S La Esperanza
PREMIER OCEAN and COASTLINE VIEWS including scenic Dana Point Harbor and Headlands, Catalina Island, City Lights, and Year-Round Sunsets. This Location Offers the Extremely Desirable and Rare COMBINATION of SUPERIOR OCEAN VIEWS and WALK-TO-TOWN!!! No Highway Noise. Pristine Field of View. TURNKEY / MOVE-IN READY Both Inside and Out. Near Complete Renovation. Single-Level Living, which Appeals to Today’s Luxury Home Buyer. Additional 1800 Sq Ft of Outdoor Entertaining Space, most of which is ideally located to maximize the Ocean Views. Fabulous drought-tolerant garden spanning more than 150' along the front of the property, comprised of specimen California native plants and succulents. Top-ranked schools. This home, perched above the California Riviera, represents a truly harmonious blend of form and function in a prized location.
Property details for 238 S La Esperanza
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,705 square feet of living space on a 7,894-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1965. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-021-06. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- LG15238527
- Year Built
- 1965
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,705
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,894
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.181
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Bluff, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Canyon, Harbor, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 69002106
- On Market Date
- 2015-11-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Masonry
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Paved, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street, Private, Garage Faces Side
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 238 S La Esperanza
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2016 | Sold | $1,150,000 | |
| Nov 3, 2015 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 238 S La Esperanza
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 06059C0536K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
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, San Clemente quadrangle, released June 21, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Clemente quadrangle, released June 21, 2002. 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 84 of 86 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 84 of 86. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 58 of 86.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421133001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ViaLynk, 2 Level 2 ports). 108 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 San Clemente
San Clemente is the southernmost city in Orange County, founded in the 1920s by Ole Hanson as a Spanish Village by the Sea of white-stucco, red-tile-roofed homes overlooking the Pacific. Landmarks include the 1928 pier, the Beach Trail from North Beach to Calafia Beach, Avenida Del Mar, and the Capistrano Unified School District.
San Clemente home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 456
- Median price
- $1,982,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 238 S La Esperanza
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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Listed by Albert Rogers of Opus Real Estate, Inc.
Listing information updated Jul 23, 2023 at 3:22 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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