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501 Avenida San Carlos sold on September 21, 2020 for $1,390,900, 4% below the $1,449,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
501 Avenida San Carlos, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,705 sq ft
- 9,435 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
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$1,390,900
Subdivision Hillcrest
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,512,500
The home
About 501 Avenida San Carlos
Nestled in the hillside of San Clemente is the highly sought-after community of Hillcrest. On one of the best promontory lots sits 501 Avenida San Carlos, a stunning single story with ocean views and a resort-style backyard. Revel in the splendor of a recently updated Pebble Tec salt water pool, spa, and BBQ area that instantly transport you to your own Tahitian paradise. This is a true oasis with almost 10,000 square feet of lot space to entertain with a number of sitting areas tailor-made for gathering. This supremely livable home welcomes you into the family room that is dripping with views of Catalina Island, leading your eyes to explore the open concept space and enjoy the luminescent light fixture that adorns the kitchen area. This is every entertainer’s dream with a floor plan that flows seamlessly from indoors to outdoors, ensuring that no space is wasted. There’s no shortage of opportunity for car enthusiasts with the remodeled garage space that includes new cabinets, new flooring, and even a garage accessible bathroom for endless hours of tinkering. This home is a must see!
Property details for 501 Avenida San Carlos
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,705 square feet of living space on a 9,435-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-227-05. Highlights include ocean views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20174869
- Year Built
- 1963
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,705
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,435
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2166
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 05722705
- On Market Date
- 2020-08-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Coffered Ceilings, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Primary Suite, Workshop
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Pebble, Private, Solar Heat, Salt Water, Waterfall
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest (HC)
- Community Features
- Curbs
The record
Property History for 501 Avenida San Carlos
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Sold | $1,390,900 | |
| Sep 12, 2020 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000 | |
| May 30, 2012 | Sold | $752,000 | Fitzpatrick&Prince Real Estate |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 501 Avenida San Carlos
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
Very 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
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 73 of 73 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 58 of 73. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 23 of 73.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421134002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (Shell Recharge, 14 DC fast ports). 108 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.
Hillcrest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $2,512,500
- Median days on market
- 6
- Median per sq ft
- $1,317
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Hillcrest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 Avenida Salvador | Oct 12, 2026 | $4,295,000 | 2,714 | $1,583 | 6 |
| 609 Avenida Teresa | Sep 30, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 2,322 | $1,464 | 10 |
| 257 Avenida La Cuesta | Sep 21, 2026 | $2,075,000 | 1,965 | $1,056 | 4 |
| 619 Calle De Soto | Jul 13, 2026 | $2,500,000 | 2,031 | $1,231 | 5 |
| 802 Avenida Presidio | Jun 11, 2026 | $1,875,000 | 1,951 | $961 | 49 |
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Schools
Schools for 501 Avenida San Carlos
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Concordia
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Jeremy Schultheiss of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 10:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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