Sold
78 Avenida Cristal sold on October 7, 2016 for $755,000, 4.3% below the $789,000 asking price after 70 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
78 Avenida Cristal, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,358 sq ft
- Built 2001
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$755,000
Subdivision Carmel
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC24009139 (Sold).
The home
About 78 Avenida Cristal
Located on the 3rd hole of the championship Talega golf course, this classic Mediterranean residence is a rare end unit at the end of a cul-de-sac in the coveted Carmel community. Upon entering your gated patio with a custom water feature, open the door to your beautiful 3 bedroom/ 3 bathroom home. With dramatic high ceilings, the dining room is light and bright with dual pane windows. Relax in your living room swaddled by the warmth of your elegant fireplace while gazing out onto the expansive views of the golf course and hills. Enjoy cooking in your gourmet kitchen which boasts granite counter tops with bar seating, stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner cook top, oven, microwave, dishwasher and walk in pantry. Wake up in your master bedroom suite framed by stunning golf course views. The master bathroom features dual vanities, oversized shower, soaking bathtub and walk-in closet. The second bedroom is accented by a balcony, walk in closet and on-suite bathroom. The third bedroom is currently being utilized as an office. As you wind down at the end of the day, enjoy sunset views from your large backyard patio while listening to the tranquil sound of your outdoor water feature or take a swim at the Carmel pool or Talega Swim Club.
Property details for 78 Avenida Cristal
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Carmel neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,358 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 933-733-29. Highlights include hill and golf course views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC16166379
- Year Built
- 2001
- Builder
- Lennar
- Builder Model
- Reggio
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,358
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Golf Course, Hills
- HOA Dues
- $200
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Talega
- Parcel Number
- 93373329
- On Market Date
- 2016-07-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $540 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Central Vacuum, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Great Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall, End Unit, No One Above, No One Below
- Windows
- French Mullioned, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Tinted Windows
- Doors
- Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, On Golf Course, Planned Unit Development, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Carmel (CARM)
- Community Features
- Suburban, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dues Paid Monthly, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $340
- Second HOA Name
- Carmel c/o Seabreeze Management
The record
Property History for 78 Avenida Cristal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | Sold | $1,465,000 | Compass |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Sold | $799,000 | Purplebricks Realty Inc. |
| Oct 7, 2016 | Sold | $755,000 | |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Listed for sale | $789,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2013 | Sold | $725,000 | Berkshire HathawayHomeServices |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 78 Avenida Cristal
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 06059C0529J effective December 3, 2009. 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 14 of 88 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 87 of 88. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 74 of 88.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320631002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (Electrify America, 1 Level 2 and 3 DC fast ports). 99 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
- 116
- Median price
- $1,115,000
- Median days on market
- 19
- Median per sq ft
- $814
Recorded MLS closings of condos, 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 78 Avenida Cristal
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 5:17 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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