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545 Avenida Buenos Aires sold on May 17, 2021 for $2,175,000, 13% above the $1,925,000 asking price after 2 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · May 17, 2021

545 Avenida Buenos Aires, San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,859 sq ft
  • 7,150 sq ft lot
  • Built 1979

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$2,175,000

MLS# OC21084391

The home

About 545 Avenida Buenos Aires

Enjoy spectacular SIT DOWN OCEAN VIEWS, including Catalina and San Clemente Island from this beautiful Spanish Colonial inspired villa with private saltwater POOL, spa and entertainers backyard.

As soon as you enter the private gated courtyard with a bubbling fountain you will know this is a special home. You are immediatly greeted by commanding ocean views and a wall of doors that open to the entertainers back yard. The living room has a double-sided fireplace that is shared with a family room or office space, also looking out to the view. There are three bedrooms, three updated bathrooms, two of which are located downstairs. The spacious owner's suite is privately located upstairs with another room that can be used as an office or retreat with an incredible panoramic ocean view and a private deck. The owner's en suite bathroom has been updated with a large custom closet system, soaking tub and shower.

There is also another flex space upstairs for storage or use your imagination. The owner has lovingly updated this home since purchased in 2005. Including the flooring, installing the saltwater pool and spa, Pella windows and doors, re-doing the entire back yard including building a custom patio cover, replacing the Spanish style roof, Sonos whole house sound system, tankless hot water heater, custom landscaping, custom artistic paint and texture, restoring the beautiful wood beams in the home, storage and epoxy floors in the garage, and so much more! Located on a single loaded street in Palacio del Mar, homes in the community rarely come to market. Come enjoy the beach lifestyle and enjoy the world famous beaches, restaurants, golf, and the famous San Clemente downtown area and Pier! Homes of this caliber teamed with expansive ocean views are rare to come by. This is the slice of paradise you have been waiting for!

Property details for 545 Avenida Buenos Aires

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Palacio del Mar neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,859 square feet of living space on a 7,150-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-371-26. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Spanish architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC21084391
Year Built
1979
Living Area (sq ft)
2,859
Lot Size (sq ft)
7,150
Lot Size (acres)
0.1641
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$360
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Palacio del Mar
Parcel Number
69037126
On Market Date
2021-04-23
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Common Walls
One Common Wall
Windows
Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Doors
Double Door Entry

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Spanish
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Patio and Porch
Covered
Parking
Direct Access, Garage
Pool Features
Heated, Private, Salt Water
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Palacio Del Mar (PD)
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Call For Rules

The record

Property History for 545 Avenida Buenos Aires

DateEventPriceNote
May 17, 2021 Sold $2,175,000
Apr 28, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Apr 27, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Hold
Apr 26, 2021 Status changed to Hold From Active
Apr 23, 2021 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Apr 23, 2021 Listed for sale $1,925,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 545 Avenida Buenos Aires

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 06059C0537J effective December 3, 2009. 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 24 of 24 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 25 Mbps, at 24 of 24.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421143004, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (TurnOnGreen, 3 Level 2 ports). 86 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
452
Median price
$1,972,500
Median days on market
11
Median per sq ft
$820

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent San Clemente sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
47 Via Palacio Nov 2, 2026 $1,400,000 1,929 $726 45
20 Corte Pasillo Nov 2, 2026 $1,350,000 1,690 $799 6
123 Monte Vista 12 Oct 30, 2026 $1,418,000 1,000 $1,418 38
11 Via Santander Oct 30, 2026 $1,737,500 2,237 $777 12
130 Avenida Adobe Oct 29, 2026 $1,333,000 1,144 $1,165 5

Schools

Schools for 545 Avenida Buenos Aires

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Middle
Shorecliff
High
San Clemente
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Allison Sorenson of Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing information updated May 17, 2021 at 7:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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