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40 Santa Clara sold on March 24, 2023 for $1,676,260, 4.2% below the $1,750,000 asking price after 8 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,800,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Mar 24, 2023

40 Santa Clara, San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,256 sq ft
  • 5,500 sq ft lot
  • Built 1989

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$1,676,260

MLS# OC23015915

The home

About 40 Santa Clara

Meander home from a day at the beach to your Pacific Shores home, perched high above with Sweeping Ocean Views, including Catalina, Dana Point Harbor, and city lights! This three-bedroom home is all about the view and features a large downstairs and an amazing patio with sunset, ocean views. The entry opens to the sweeping staircase, the formal living and dining space, cathedral ceiling and an abundance of light thru the many windows. Two fireplaces, back-to-back add warmth in the living and family rooms. Dining areas include the formal dining off the kitchen, the kitchen nook, the bar top seating in the family room, and al fresco seating on the patio – all boasting ocean views. The kitchen is well equipped with double ovens, microwave and gas stove-top, stainless GE appliances. You will love the storage capacity with a three-door pantry and more… The countertop layout is spacious for your chef’s creations. The family room feels like a wide open great room to the kitchen. Upstairs, the primary suite faces the impressive ocean view and features a nice viewing balcony for relaxation. Both the bedroom and walk-in closet are roomy. The primary bathroom has dual sinks, a vanity, soaking tub and a walk-in shower. Down the hall, two large secondary bedrooms share a bathroom with double sinks. One bedroom has a walk-in closet, and the other has a balcony with a view. More storage for linens are found in the hallway. There is a two-car garage and an interior laundry room downstairs. The furnace and thermostat are newer, as well as newer fencing and garage door. This lot is ideal as it sits up high, next to a greenbelt on one side and is very private in the back yard on all sides. The patio has potential to host many large gatherings or to just kick-back and relax. Enjoy the low maintenance landscape. Rancho San Clemente has so much to offer with nearby award-winning schools, parks, trails, shopping and beautiful beaches.

Property details for 40 Santa Clara

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Pacific Shores neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,256 square feet of living space on a 5,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-561-18. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a turnkey home, and Mediterranean architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC23015915
Year Built
1989
Builder
Dividend Development
Builder Model
C
Living Area (sq ft)
2,256
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.1263
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Catalina, City Lights, Park Greenbelt, Harbor, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
HOA Dues
$155
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Pacific Shores
Parcel Number
69056118
On Market Date
2023-02-07
Zoning
R-1
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$204.67 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows, Stained Glass

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
Patio and Porch
Front Porch, Patio, See Remarks
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Fencing
Block, Vinyl, Wrought Iron
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Pacific Shores (PAS)
Community Features
Curbs, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Other
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$149
Second HOA Name
RSC Comm Assoc

The record

Property History for 40 Santa Clara

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 24, 2023 Sold $1,676,260
Mar 14, 2023 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Feb 17, 2023 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Feb 7, 2023 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Feb 7, 2023 Listed for sale $1,800,000
Jan 31, 2023 Price reduced $1,750,000 From $1,800,000

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

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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 40 Santa Clara

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

Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.

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 42 of 42 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 3 of 42.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421094008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.2 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.

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
3375 Paseo Halcon Nov 4, 2026 $985,000 1,352 $729 16
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

Schools for 40 Santa Clara

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

Elementary
Lobo
Middle
Ayers
High
San Clemente
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Vicki Goodell of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Listing information updated Mar 24, 2023 at 8:01 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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