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235 S La Esperanza sold on June 30, 2021 for $1,565,000, 2.1% below the $1,599,000 asking price after 27 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
235 S La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,703 sq ft
- 0.29-acre lot
- Built 1964
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$1,565,000
The home
About 235 S La Esperanza
STUNNING Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, San Clemente Island and Dana Point Harbor views from this single-story, remodeled show-stopper! Perched atop a canyon on an oversized lot, this rare and charming 3 BD/2 BA property boasts an open layout with ZERO stairs and abundant natural light. Enjoy sit-down ocean views, a large entertainer’s yard and modern open-concept layout, and ocean breezes on the expansive view-oriented Trex jacuzzi deck enhanced by Pacific sunsets and city lights. Sweeping views and open-beam ceilings enhance the living room, and the updated chef’s kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless farm sink, and a gas cooktop island with storage and custom cabinetry. The versatile floor plan offers 2 dedicated bedrooms and a large ocean-view bonus room for an optional third bedroom, office or entertainment room with a fireplace and ceiling fan. Just 0.5 miles to downtown San Clemente and about a mile to the beach, this is the perfect hub for the ultimate Southern California lifestyle! Fabulous amenities include 2 storage sheds, parking for 4+ cars, golf cart or boat parking, security with exterior cameras, upgraded wiring and new electrical panel, epoxy floor garage with newer door and electronic keypad, drought resistant landscaping with lighting, timed sprinklers, water features and MORE! All secluded by the canyon, and moments from the 5 freeway, PCH and local train station. This single-level view home in the heart of San Clemente is heaven on earth!
Property details for 235 S La Esperanza
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,703 square feet of living space on a 0.29-acre lot. The home was built in 1964. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-022-10. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21099026
- Year Built
- 1964
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,703
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 12,800
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2938
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier
- Parcel Number
- 69002210
- On Market Date
- 2021-05-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- See Remarks
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Frame, Glass, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Bluff, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Enclosed, Patio
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights
The record
Property History for 235 S La Esperanza
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Sold | $1,565,000 | |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 26, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| May 18, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| May 12, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000 | |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Sold | $1,130,000 | Coldwell Banker Beachside |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 235 S La Esperanza
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 161 of 161 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 139 of 161. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 37 of 161.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421132000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (ViaLynk, 2 Level 2 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.
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.
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Schools
Schools for 235 S La Esperanza
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Lobo
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Bree Hughes of Douglas Elliman of California
Listing information updated Jul 1, 2021 at 8:28 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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