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212 Avenida La Cuesta sold on March 24, 2023 for $3,100,000, 4.6% below the $3,250,000 asking price after 250 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $3,495,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
212 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,648 sq ft
- 0.39-acre lot
- Built 1989
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$3,100,000
Subdivision La Cuesta Custom Estates
The home
About 212 Avenida La Cuesta
Sited on one of San Clemente’s most prestigious streets, this modern compound graces the desirable southwest-facing side capturing undeniable ocean views from nearly everywhere on the property. Rare to the market, resort-like homes of this caliber offering so many values are hard to come by. Stunning architecture, major ocean, island, & Dana Headland views, estate-like living spaces inside & out, private pool & spa terrace with ocean views, generous garages (EV charging), ample onsite parking, covered patios, proximity to downtown & the beach, underground power lines, and unique space from neighboring properties due to the oversized lots along this special ocean-view ridge. Custom built in 1989, the home features a very modern elevation and advanced floor plan, far ahead of its time. Inside, high ceilings and clerestory windows draw you into beautiful sunlit spaces. Every westerly window frames the emerald ocean horizon beyond. A dual-sided fireplace joins the formal living room and adjacent great room. An upgraded kitchen features custom cabinetry & ample storage, bar seating at granite counters, high-end stainless appliances including a nearly brand new built-in SubZero refrigerator, all with incredible views. Just off the chef’s kitchen, a dedicated laundry room, breakfast nook, access to huge upper dining deck, dining room, and a massive ocean-view family room. On the entry level, two suites including an ocean-view primary suite on its own wing with private deck. A dedicated powder bathroom completes the main level. These spaces are enhanced by large picture windows and very high ceiling plates. Offering dual stairwells, the ultimate guest wing below is a major value. Downstairs features its own kitchenette with bonus living or teen room, gym, ADU, indoor/outdoor covered California room, study, etc. Additionally, two bedrooms and bathrooms, and a private office all with easy access to the three-car garage. A generous pool & spa on the lower terrace features crisp views and enjoys a covered pool cabana. Other major bonuses include solar (home & pool), A/C, wired sound, storage, ample driveway parking, and panoramic preserved views. Truly an outstanding opportunity at a rare coastal estate of this size, beachy relaxed living in a desirable and friendly neighborhood, walkable to fine restaurants, nearby great beaches and 2.5 mile beach trail, world class surfing at Trestles a bike ride away, the pier and historic downtown.
Property details for 212 Avenida La Cuesta
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the La Cuesta Custom Estates neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 4,648 square feet of living space on a 0.39-acre lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-062-06. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC22194217
- Year Built
- 1989
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 4,648
- Living Area Source
- Owner
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 17,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.3903
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 13
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Parcel Number
- 05706206
- On Market Date
- 2022-09-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Bar, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Through
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Atrium, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, French Doors
- Accessibility
- Adaptable For Elevator, Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Flat, Membrane
- Construction
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Trees
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Covered, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Oversized, Private, Garage Faces Rear, Rv Potential
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Privacy, Security, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Gunite, Heated Passively, Heated, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Northeast
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- La Cuesta Custom Estates
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
The record
Property History for 212 Avenida La Cuesta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Sold | $3,100,000 | |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Price reduced | $3,250,000 | From $3,395,000 |
| Dec 24, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Price reduced | $3,395,000 | From $3,495,000 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Relisted | $3,495,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 212 Avenida La Cuesta
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
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 26 of 28. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421134003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Shell Recharge, 14 DC fast ports). 118 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 507 Avenida Del Verdor | Nov 4, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 2,968 | $943 | 16 |
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Schools
Schools for 212 Avenida La Cuesta
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 Christian Wach of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Mar 24, 2023 at 2:49 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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