Sold
181 Avenida Baja sold on August 27, 2014 for $518,000, 3.9% below the $539,000 asking price after 113 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
181 Avenida Baja, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,468 sq ft
- 1,742 sq ft lot
- Built 1974
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$518,000
Subdivision President Heights I
9 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,125,000
This home has a newer listing: MLS LG19256599 (Sold).
The home
About 181 Avenida Baja
Presidential Heights #1 attached home 1.3 miles from the beach! It is located on a hill overlooking San Clemente and the ocean. Great location! About a mile from ocean as the crow flies and .5 of a mile to the SC Muni Golf Course...and a couple of minutes away from the green of hole #15.There is an ocean view from the balcony and some master bedroom. It is the largest model in the tract and has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and an ocean view deck The large living room has glass doors opening to a beautiful patio and back yard. This is a private, serene setting. This home was purchased in 2009 and the owners added beautiful flooring on both levels with Indian Rose wood, 12 mm laminate, the only carpet in whole house is on stair treads. House is immaculate condition and owners have taken great care of home. Since purchasing home in 2009, they have redone the whole townhouse. See upgrade list in the suppliment section under the pictures. Don't forget the 8 pools in Presidential Heights 1... Great location to all of downtown San Clemente, beaches and quick access to freeway.
Property details for 181 Avenida Baja
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the President Heights I neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,468 square feet of living space on a 1,742-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1974. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-161-44. Highlights include peek-a-boo panoramic views, a community pool, a two-car garage, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC14096209
- Year Built
- 1974
- Builder Model
- Plan E
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,468
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 1,742
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.04
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Panoramic, Peek A Boo
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $235
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 69016144
- On Market Date
- 2014-05-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Doors
- Insulated Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Common Roof, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Planned Unit Development
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Lanai
- Parking
- Garage, No Driveway
- Fencing
- None
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- None
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
- Units
- 286
Community Features
- Subdivision
- President Heights I (PH)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Water
The record
Property History for 181 Avenida Baja
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2019 | Sold | $668,000 | Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Sold | $518,000 | |
| May 7, 2014 | Listed for sale | $539,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 181 Avenida Baja
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 06059C0537J effective December 3, 2009. 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 14 of 14 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 5 of 14. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 14 of 14.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421142002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (TurnOnGreen, 3 Level 2 ports). 86 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.
President Heights I home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $1,125,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $962
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent President Heights I sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Avenida Adobe | Oct 29, 2026 | $1,333,000 | 1,144 | $1,165 | 5 |
| 130 Avenida Adobe | Aug 28, 2026 | $1,100,000 | 1,144 | $962 | 1 |
| 714 Calle Bahia | Aug 6, 2026 | $1,200,000 | 1,628 | $737 | 0 |
| 505 Avenida Adobe | Jun 29, 2026 | $990,000 | 1,192 | $831 | 67 |
| 700 Calle Bahia | Jun 2, 2026 | $1,140,000 | 1,024 | $1,113 | 10 |
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Schools
School District for 181 Avenida Baja
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Jul 25, 2023 at 7:59 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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