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38 Via Palacio sold on May 23, 2018 for $870,000, 2.8% below the $895,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
38 Via Palacio, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,428 sq ft
- 5,882 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
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$870,000
Subdivision Mandalay
The home
About 38 Via Palacio
Move up to stylish living in this elegant Spanish-inspired residence behind the gates of San Clemente’s prestigious Mandalay community. Distinguished by beautiful hardscaping and drought-tolerant landscaping, the home showcases a prominent entry rotunda with hand-forged wrought-iron gate that leads to a spacious and private courtyard with fountain. Cathedral ceilings and a chandelier add drama to the foyer and adjacent living room, and a formal dining room is accentuated by custom wainscoting. Beyond an arched passageway, a sunny great room and kitchen display a 3-sided fireplace, breakfast nook with French doors that open to the backyard, a large island with seating, abundant counter space and cabinetry, a large pantry, and a stainless steel KitchenAid dishwasher. The first floor also features an attached 3-car garage with built-in storage. Ideally sized at approximately 2,460 square feet, the light and open floorplan is characterized by 4 bedrooms including one on the main level, 3 baths, a convenient upstairs laundry room, and a master suite with double-door entry, sunny deck, large walk-in closet, luxurious jetted tub and separate shower. The residence’s elegant atmosphere is enriched by crown molding, upgraded base molding, wood and travertine flooring, plantation shutters, custom built-in closet systems, clerestory windows, and a majestic wood staircase with wrought-iron railing. Outstanding schools, sunny beaches, a major shopping center and sports park are all nearby.
Property details for 38 Via Palacio
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Mandalay neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,428 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 688-282-31. Highlights include hill views, a fireplace, a gated community, an attached three-car garage, central air, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18072604
- Year Built
- 1998
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,428
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,882
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Hills, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $165
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Pacifica San Clemente
- Parcel Number
- 68828231
- On Market Date
- 2018-03-30
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, See Through
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Stone, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Mandalay (MAND)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Dues Paid Monthly
- Security
- Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 38 Via Palacio
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | Sold | $870,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Listed for sale | $895,000 | |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Sold | $676,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 38 Via Palacio
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 06059C0528J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 26 of 26 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 26.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421121007, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.2 miles away (Electrify America, 1 Level 2 and 3 DC fast ports). 115 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
- 450
- Median price
- $1,982,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 38 Via Palacio
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Truman Benedict
- Middle
- Ayers
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Doug Echelberger of Keller Williams OCC Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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