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244 W El Portal sold on August 5, 2019 for $850,000, at the asking price after 219 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,550,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
244 W El Portal, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,256 sq ft
- 3,916 sq ft lot
- Built 1953
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$850,000
The home
About 244 W El Portal
This classic beach house is located just one block from the sand in San Clemente; the spacious property offers countless possibilities for future expansion. Enjoy the virtually all-original home as it is and build another on the adjacent lot, or create an all-new custom estate. Showcasing vintage Swiss Ranch styling, the single-level design of approximately 1,256 square feet presents three bedrooms, two baths, vaulted and beamed wood ceilings throughout, skylights, extensive wood finishes, tile and wood-look flooring, and classic diamond-pattern windows. The main living area showcases a handsome brick fireplace with matching hearth, and the open kitchen with bar seating leads to an interior laundry room. An airy ambiance fills the master suite, which includes a closet and dressing area, and a private bath. Socialize with friends and neighbors on the front porch, or step onto a grand deck for a peak at the ocean. Below the deck, a two-car garage features built-in storage. An outstanding location is moments from an elementary school and gorgeous city park, and the vibrant restaurants, stores and services of North El Camino Real are just up the street.
Property details for 244 W El Portal
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,256 square feet of living space on a 3,916-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1953. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 692-062-22. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and ranch architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18290530
- Year Built
- 1953
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,256
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,916
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0899
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Parcel Number
- 69206222
- On Market Date
- 2018-12-13
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Disposal, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Fireplaces, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Great Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Screens, Skylights, Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- Grab Bars
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Covered, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Storage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Fixer
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Park
The record
Property History for 244 W El Portal
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2019 | Sold | $850,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 244 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 19 of 19 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 19 of 19. DSL: AT&T, up to 75 Mbps, at 2 of 19.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421084006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 49 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
Schools for 244 W El Portal
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Las Palmas
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Doug Echelberger of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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