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235 W El Portal sold on July 30, 2018 for $985,000, at the asking price after 14 days on the market; it was first listed at $949,900. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
235 W El Portal, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,192 sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1929
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$985,000
Subdivision Ole Hanson
The home
About 235 W El Portal
Location, location, location....extremely rare opportunity to own a property that epitomizes San Clemente's beach community lifestyle, history and charm found within this amazing historical 1929 Ole Hanson cottage. Ideally located within 200 yards of access to San Clemente's iconic beach trail, surf and sunsets....you're literally steps to the beach!!! In addition to it's distinctive style of Spanish-influenced architecture for which Hanson is renowned, the property is qualified and currently approved with the Historic Preservation Mills Act, saving the owners tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes!!! The home's unique single loaded street location, offers plenty of additional parking for guests rarely found with beach close homes, while also including it's own two car detached garage offering tons of storage with a huge ocean view sun deck above. Enjoy the ocean breezes and privacy this single level home offers situated above the street upon ascending it's dramatic entry staircase, while exploring it's multiple cozy outdoor sitting areas laced in saltillo tiles and dotted with, lights, fire pit, chairs, umbrellas, outdoor shower and much more. Upon entering the home drenched in natural light, you'll appreciate the condition and care the owners have taken to preserve and maintain the historic qualities of the home's hardwood floors, archways, fireplace, vaulted open-beamed and coffered ceilings, etc. This is definitely a property you don't want to miss!
Property details for 235 W El Portal
This 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home sits in the Ole Hanson neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,192 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1929. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 692-063-14. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, a two-car garage, air conditioning, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18143486
- Year Built
- 1929
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,192
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,500
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 69206314
- On Market Date
- 2018-06-15
- Zoning
- R-2
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Ceramic Counters, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Gas
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Wood Frames
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation
- Block, Concrete Perimeter, Raised
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Level, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Open, Patio, Tile
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ole Hanson
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 235 W El Portal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2018 | Sold | $985,000 | |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Listed for sale | $949,900 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 235 W 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 06059C0517K 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 31 of 33 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 33 of 33. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 3 of 33.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421084012, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ViaLynk, 2 Level 2 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
- 453
- Median price
- $1,975,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
Schools for 235 W El Portal
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Middle
- Las Palmas
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 5:35 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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