Sold
243 Via Ballena sold on November 18, 2019 for $475,000, 5.8% below the $504,500 asking price after 20 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
243 Via Ballena, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,552 sq ft
- 6,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
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$475,000
Subdivision Shorecliffs
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,775,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS PW21064841 (Sold).
The home
About 243 Via Ballena
Welcome home to the city of San Clemente, and to the coveted community of Shorecliffs. The city is home to the former Western White House, great surfing, and perhaps the center of the media world for surfing magazine publishing. This three bedroom, two bathroom home features a dining room, living room, and a family room with sunset views, a gated courtyard complete with pool, and a rear yard sited so that it provides you with an ocean view from the large West-facing rear yard that may be perfect for entertaining. The home is part of the Shorecliffs association that is sought out as its members have exclusive access to the Shorecliffs Beach Club. The club sits on the beach and has a clubhouse, sport courts, picnic area, and play ground. Best of all, you are close to all the great things in the city: the charm of Old Downtown San Clemente with the pier, the train depot, outstanding beaches and legendary surf spots. So come home to San Clemente and start to enjoy the best of the Orange County beach lifestyle today.
Property details for 243 Via Ballena
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Shorecliffs neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,552 square feet of living space on a 6,300-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 691-041-14. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and bungalow architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP19241758
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,552
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1446
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $33
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Shorecliffs Beach Club
- Parcel Number
- 69104114
- On Market Date
- 2019-10-11
- Listing Terms
- Real Estate Owned
Interior Features
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
- Lot Features
- On Golf Course
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Shorecliffs (SC)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground
The record
Property History for 243 Via Ballena
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Sold | $1,500,000 | First Team Real Estate |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Sold | $475,000 | |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Listed for sale | $504,500 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 243 Via Ballena
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 06059C0509K 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: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 2 of 70 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 1 of 70. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 68 of 70.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421062002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (Loop, 6 Level 2 ports). 129 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.
Shorecliffs home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $1,775,000
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $967
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Shorecliffs sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Via Alegre | Jul 21, 2026 | $1,625,000 | 2,031 | $800 | 3 |
| 610 Calle Vicente | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,498,000 | 1,872 | $800 | 10 |
| 205 Via Ballena | Jun 10, 2026 | $1,775,000 | 1,728 | $1,027 | 0 |
| 233 Via Ballena | Jun 8, 2026 | $1,750,000 | 1,947 | $899 | 7 |
| 2943 Via San Jacinto | May 11, 2026 | $2,075,000 | 1,825 | $1,137 | 10 |
See 3 homes for sale in Shorecliffs San Clemente housing market
Schools
School District for 243 Via Ballena
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 Patrick Bartolic of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 2:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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