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220 Calle Cortez sold on May 25, 2021 for $1,865,000, 6.6% above the $1,750,000 asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
220 Calle Cortez, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,187 sq ft
- 8,400 sq ft lot
- Built 1962
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$1,865,000
Subdivision Hillcrest
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,512,500
The home
About 220 Calle Cortez
Perhaps the most tastefully-appointed home in San Clemente's favorite Hillcrest neighborhood, this highly upgraded, coastal-modern offering will exceed your expectations. Upon arrival, vaulted shiplap ceilings elevate this beautiful living space, magnified by the floor to ceiling windows and a clear ocean horizon view. A generous kitchen island with bar seating for five unites the chef’s kitchen and family rooms making for one inviting living space. The stylish kitchen features a new built-in Thermador refrigerator/freezer, shaker cabinetry, custom walnut cutting board, farmhouse sink, and built-in microwave with abundant storage. Just off the kitchen a massive ocean-view dining room offers comfortable seating for eight, with vaulted ceilings, all lit by a beautiful woven pendant. The lighting throughout is truly amazing, working to serve and enhance the architecture, not merely as an accessory, but to create a cohesive spatial experience. Offering a versatile floor plan with three bedrooms on the main level and a downstairs bonus room, office or optional 4th bedroom (no closet) with direct access and it’s own newly remodeled & stylish ensuite bathroom. The dedicated master features vaulted ceilings, a generous walk-in closet with ample space, massive bathroom with marble flooring and counters, dual sinks, and Edison lighting. Outside is genuinely an entertainers dream with a large private pool, retro diving board, and ample patio space that is the ultimate place to relax. Featuring all the most sought-after qualities of an exceptional San Clemente home: ocean views, stylish design, size, private pool, and thoughtful outdoor living space, this is an opportunity that will not last!
Property details for 220 Calle Cortez
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,187 square feet of living space on an 8,400-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1962. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-213-23. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21085821
- Year Built
- 1962
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,187
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1928
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 05721323
- On Market Date
- 2021-04-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters, Skylights, Tinted Windows
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Glass, Concrete, Shingle Siding, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- Diving Board, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private, Tile
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest (HC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 220 Calle Cortez
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Sold | $1,865,000 | |
| May 3, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Sold | $1,385,000 | Harcourts Prime Properties |
| Jun 9, 2015 | Sold | $920,000 | Maxim Real Estate Group |
| Aug 9, 2013 | Sold | $830,000 | Coldwell Banker |
| May 25, 2012 | Sold | $635,000 | Ardor Homes |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 220 Calle Cortez
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 25 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 2 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421134010, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 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 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Hillcrest sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 220 Calle Cortez
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Clarence Lobo
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Ben Redmond of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated May 25, 2021 at 4:43 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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