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217 Esplanade sold on April 20, 2022 for $3,250,000, 4.3% below the $3,395,000 asking price after 12 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
217 Esplanade, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,252 sq ft
- 10,500 sq ft lot
- Built 1927
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$3,250,000
Subdivision T-Street
The home
About 217 Esplanade
Designed by famed architect Carl Lindbom and built during the City's inception in 1927, ‘The Hugo Carlson Residence’ is one of San Clemente’s most iconic homes. Featured by Architectural Digest in 1929, acclaimed architect Lindbom also designed San Clemente’s two most supreme historic Spanish Revival estates , ‘The Casa Romantica’ originally know as 'The Home' and legacy estate of San Clemente’s original developer, Ole Hanson, as well as President Nixon’s ‘Western Whitehouse’, also known as La Casa Pacifica or originally The Cotton Estate. Commanding nearly a quarter of an acre parcel near T-Street beach in prime southwest San Clemente, homes of this vintage are rare to this region and seldom come to market. Upon entering the compound through the colorful coach gateway, a grand and romantic courtyard with centered fountain creates a private oasis and an unforgettable first impression. This patio is incredible and sets the precedent for what’s to come. Through the decorative and beefy original doors, an amazing experience captivates you within transferring you back in time. On the main level, a cozy study leads to formal living with dining room beyond the large archway. A galley kitchen to the rear of the home, one bedroom and a half bathrooml, all centered around the lovely atrium patio on the main level. Original features including Spanish Revival painted doors, profound construction and woodwork, various archways / arched windows, gas fireplace, narrow Oak floors & rustic wood-cladded ceilings, French casement windows, beamed ceilings, and lath & plaster walls all create an authentic living experience unmatched. The feeling here is awe-inspiring. Up the original staircase, the primary suite features beamed ceilings, and a covered balcony overlooking the sprawling rear yard. The lush grounds around the home comprise more than half the lot with mature canary palms, lavish landscaping, citrus trees, succulents and cactuses, ancient vines, palms, and sprawling lawns. Just adjacent the master, an exterior covered mezzanine leads to a guest suite with peek ocean views through Moorish arch, vaulted beamed ceilings, and a 3/4 en suite bathroom. A historic resource (eligible for reduced property taxes under the Mills Act), a massive beach-close parcel, captivating architecture, immense privacy (single-level homes surrounding), peek ocean views upstairs and truly impossible to replicate, this is of the most significant opportunities.
Property details for 217 Esplanade
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the T-Street neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,252 square feet of living space on a 10,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1927. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 692-242-02. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a fireplace, a one-car garage, a turnkey home, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22036565
- Year Built
- 1927
- Builder
- Carl Lindbom
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,252
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 10,500
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.241
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo, Water
- Parcel Number
- 69224202
- On Market Date
- 2022-02-25
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Outside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Casement Windows, Drapes, French Mullioned, Screens, Stained Glass, Wood Frames
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Spanish
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Trees, Walkstreet, Yard, Zero Lot Line
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck, Patio, Wood
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Average Condition, Chain Link, Privacy, Stucco Wall, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Northwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- T-Street
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 217 Esplanade
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2022 | Sold | $3,250,000 | |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 217 Esplanade
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
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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
Fiber: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 23 of 25 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 25 of 25.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421163003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ViaLynk, 2 Level 2 ports). 92 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1204 Vista Jardin | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,060,000 | 2,855 | $722 | 67 |
| 507 Avenida Del Verdor | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 2,968 | $943 | 16 |
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| 5137 Costa Rustico | Nov 3, 2026 | $1,950,500 | 2,594 | $752 | 11 |
Schools
Schools for 217 Esplanade
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 Mike Bianchi of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Apr 21, 2022 at 3:15 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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