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539 Avenida Buenos Aires sold on October 27, 2021 for $1,750,000, 6.1% above the $1,650,000 asking price on its first day on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Oct 27, 2021

539 Avenida Buenos Aires, San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2,052 sq ft
  • 5,250 sq ft lot
  • Built 1980

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$1,750,000

MLS# OC21221253

The home

About 539 Avenida Buenos Aires

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this highly upgraded single story executive home. Perched in the hills of southeast San Clemente the Palacio Del Mar subdivision with its wide single loaded streets is truly a serene community of homes that rarely come on the market! This beautiful home is a prime example which has been meticulously maintained and consistently upgraded to its move in ready condition today. The view is truly panoramic, stretching from La Jolla to Catalina Island and northward. Up close see the waves break over seal rock or check out the conditions at world famous Trestles surf beach. Golfers, look no farther, this home is close enough to drive your cart to the hugely popular San Clemente Municipal golf course. Rather take a walk on the beach, the south end of the ever popular beach trail starts at Calafia Street and continues past the pier three plus miles to the north end of town. When you get home you will find a beautiful designed and maintained low maintenance yard complete with a built in BBQ and bar/entertainment area including granite counter tops river rock walls and firepit. Entering the property through the Ring controlled front gate leads you through lush tropical landscaping to the front double door entry. Once inside the open floor plan is at once present. The large open living room to the right features lots of windows facing the Pacific ocean, cathedral ceilings and a fireplace. To the right is an open dining room with the kitchen adjacent. The master is a true master with a fireplace, office retreat, slider to the back yard, masyter bath with dual vanities seperate spa tub and walk in shower, travertine flooring and marble counter tops and skylight. The guest quarters has its own private patio in the opposite end of the home.. The kitchen has been recently upgrading and includes many new appliances. A separate laundry room is adjacent to the entrance to the fully finished two car garage. The garage includes a utility sink as well as plentiful built-in storage options.

Property details for 539 Avenida Buenos Aires

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Palacio del Mar neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,052 square feet of living space on a 5,250-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1980. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-371-29. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and Spanish architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC21221253
Year Built
1980
Living Area (sq ft)
2,052
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,250
Lot Size (acres)
0.1205
Levels
One
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Golf Course, Neighborhood, Ocean, Pier
HOA Dues
$360
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Palacio Del Mar
Parcel Number
69037129
On Market Date
2021-10-13
Listing Terms
Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary
Flooring
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Spanish
Exterior Features
Barbecue
Roof
Spanish Tile
Lot Features
Bluff, Back Yard, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Irregular Lot, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Street Level, Zero Lot Line
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Palacio Del Mar (PD)
Community Features
Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Maintenance Grounds, Management

The record

Property History for 539 Avenida Buenos Aires

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 27, 2021 Sold $1,750,000
Oct 13, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Coming Soon
Oct 13, 2021 Listed for sale $1,650,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 539 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
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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4130 Calle Isabella Nov 3, 2026 $33,875,000 12,854 $2,635 194
5137 Costa Rustico Nov 3, 2026 $1,950,500 2,594 $752 11

Schools

School District for 539 Avenida Buenos Aires

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

The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.

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Listed by Jerry Gahan of J Gahan Realty

Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 8:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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