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221 E El Portal sold on September 20, 2013 for $535,000, 5.3% below the $565,000 asking price after 59 days on the market; it was first listed at $645,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
221 E El Portal, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 874 sq ft
- 4,356 sq ft lot
- Built 1958
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$535,000
The home
About 221 E El Portal
Mid Century Masterpiece! Modern remodeled beach bungalow featuring a high-end designer style unmatched in the heart of San Clemente. This highly upgraded single family home has been completely remodeled inside and out. Boasting many luxurious features, such as resort-style designer bathroom with spa bathtub and separate roman shower, exquisite wall tiling and modern designer fixtures. Newly completed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful ceramic tile floors, copious storage, pull-out pantry. Kitchen features gas cook top, all cabinets and drawers feature the soft-closing system for safety and ease and under-cabinet lighting on a touch-dimmer system. Iridescent glass subway tile backsplash and pristine Caesarstone quartz counter tops. Eco friendly wide planked, bamboo throughout. Each bedroom has private door leading to the spacious wrap around private back yard. Truly unique home also has new interior and exterior paint, central A/C and heat and custom modern glass and concrete fireplace. Enjoy your private front yard complete with custom redwood fencing, new irrigation system and tropical plants. Corner lot allows RV/ boat parking or expansion opportunities! NO HOA or mello roos here...Won't last long!
Property details for 221 E El Portal
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in San Clemente in Orange County. It has 874 square feet of living space on a 4,356-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1958. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-152-24. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, a one-car garage, central air, an updated home, and contemporary architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC13142550
- Year Built
- 1958
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 874
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,356
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 05715224
- On Market Date
- 2013-07-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Stone, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Contemporary
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete
- Parking
- Boat, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Rv Potential
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 221 E El Portal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2013 | Sold | $535,000 | |
| Jul 19, 2013 | Listed for sale | $645,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 221 E El Portal
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
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, 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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 15 of 60 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 22 of 60. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 29 of 60.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421071007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Shell Recharge, 14 DC fast ports). 118 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
- 452
- Median price
- $1,972,500
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
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Schools
School District for 221 E El Portal
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 Leslie Smith of Realty One Group Inc
Listing information updated Mar 29, 2023 at 1:32 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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