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243 Avenida La Cuesta sold on January 16, 2019 for $2,500,000, 3.8% below the $2,600,000 asking price after 391 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $2,890,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
243 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,800 sq ft
- 0.65-acre lot
- Built 1928
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$2,500,000
Subdivision Ole Hanson
The home
About 243 Avenida La Cuesta
Step through the arched door and step back in time to the Great Gatsby Era of the rich and famous of 1928! The walls will hug you & welcome you to your vintage sanctuary, home, sweet home. The private 2/3 acre offers you refuge yet the location rests just a few minutes above the charming Spanish Village by the Sea with its beautiful beach, fabulous restaurants, friendly people & best climate. Step down into the grand ballroom with its giant arched window overlooking Catalina Island and be awestruck by the 11' coffered ceiling. French windows open to lavish gardens of bougainvillea, palms, eucalyptus trees and delicious gardens. The Gold Medal architect, Paul Revere Williams created every fine detail just as he fashioned for Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, and the many Stars blessed by his genius, which made him so world famous. With 17 rooms, 4 balconies, 3 patios and 360 degree views - come feel the energy & “good bones” of this masterpiece. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, the property is honored by the City who values it as a Landmark Resource. Experience the tremendous Pride of Ownership. Restored lovingly to its vintage character, you are welcome to make it your own, with changes (in keeping with the style of the time). Create your living legacy knowing that you are part of something historically significant. "They just don’t make them like this anymore!". Appreciate the PROPERTY TAX of just $5,050 PER YEAR which TRANSFERS WITH TITLE.
Property details for 243 Avenida La Cuesta
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Ole Hanson neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 4,800 square feet of living space on a 0.65-acre lot. The home was built in 1928. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-061-13. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18271788
- Year Built
- 1928
- Builder
- Paul R. Williams
- Builder Model
- Ole Hanson
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,800
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 28,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.652
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 8
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Harbor, Hills, Landmark, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05706113
- On Market Date
- 2018-11-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Partially Furnished, Phone System, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Radiant, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Casement Windows, Drapes, French Mullioned, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens, Tinted Windows, Wood Frames
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Colonial, Custom, Mediterranean, Spanish, See Remarks
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Barrel, Clay, Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Plaster, Redwood Siding, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation
- Pillar Post Pier, Raised
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Patio, Rooftop, Tile
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Converted Garage, Concrete, Carport, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Heated Garage, On Site, Off Street, Oversized, Private, Rv Access Parking, One Space
- Fencing
- Block, Chain Link, Good Condition, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Fiberglass, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Termite Clearance, Turnkey
- Faces
- South
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ole Hanson
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 243 Avenida La Cuesta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2019 | Sold | $2,500,000 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Relisted | $2,890,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 243 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
Moderate 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 64 of 64 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 62 of 64. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 48 of 64.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421131013, 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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Schools
School District for 243 Avenida La Cuesta
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Dena Van Slyke of Beacon Brokerage
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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