Sold
216 Avenida La Cuesta sold on March 16, 2018 for $1,800,000, 10% below the $1,999,999 asking price after 238 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,200,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
216 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,888 sq ft
- 12,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1972
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$1,800,000
Subdivision Historic San Clemente
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC19221729 (Sold).
The home
About 216 Avenida La Cuesta
Bring Your Contractors! Spectacular Style & Olde World Elegance--Panoramic Ocean, Catalina, Marina &Sunset Views! A little TLC needed..This home is essentially single level w/few steps down to master retreat. Expansive, innovative & classic designs define the living spaces of this unique home w/ a magical appeal reminiscent of a European estate. Enjoy oversized ocean view great room w/see-through fireplace to formal dining room & 5 en suite bedrooms-4 in main house & 1 in private fully permitted casita. Gourmet granite kitchen w/custom amenities opens to a charming loggia with outdoor kitchen & lovely fountain. Ocean view master retreat includes a sumptuous private bath with spa tub, travertine shower & luxurious walk-in wardrobe. This remarkable property includes wine cellar, casita/maid's quarters, outdoor spa, 3-car garage & impressive auto spaces for multiple vehicles. Enchanting outdoor living spaces include pond w/ stream, front/back patios & ocean view decks. Impressive use of quality exterior interlocking pavers, limestone, travertine & hardscape highlights charming courtyards. This local historic community conjures the grandeur of a past decade of gracious living, where neighboring estates are listed for much higher price points. This lovely San Clemente beach community has award-winning primary & secondary schools, world-class surfing & charming Del Mar district w/trendy restaurants & shops leading to the famous pier w/ beachfront fun. No assoc.no Mello-Roos.
Property details for 216 Avenida La Cuesta
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Historic San Clemente neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 4,888 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1972. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-062-37. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached three-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC17126781
- Year Built
- 1972
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,888
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,300
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 11
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Hills, Marina, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05706237
- On Market Date
- 2017-06-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Pantry, Wine Cellar
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 5
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Lanai
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gated, Off Street, Paved, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Gunite
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Historic San Clemente
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
The record
Property History for 216 Avenida La Cuesta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2019 | Sold | $2,325,000 | Harcourts Prime Properties |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Sold | $1,800,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 216 Avenida La Cuesta
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 26 of 28. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421134003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 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
- 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.
Recent San Clemente sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 507 Avenida Del Verdor | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 2,968 | $943 | 16 |
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Schools
School District for 216 Avenida La Cuesta
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The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Pauline Jordan of Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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