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228 S La Esperanza sold on May 15, 2025 for $2,550,000, 1.7% below the $2,595,000 asking price after 46 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,695,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
228 S La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,306 sq ft
- 6,200 sq ft lot
- Built 1963
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$2,550,000
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The home
About 228 S La Esperanza
Recently renovated throughout with no intention of ever selling, this home is dialed-in at a level rare to come by. Situated in the hills right above downtown, this exceptional location captures ocean views while offering expansive outdoor spaces. A crisp mid-century elevation enhanced by mature palms, ascending clerestory windows, floating top-cast concrete steps, & a beautiful clear-cedar entry door. The front elevation is garnished by new low-maintenance landscaping & old-growth palms. A clean & crisp Scandinavian-inspired interior with abundant natural light draws you inside. Inside, peek ocean horizon views add to the family room warmed by the newly limewash-plastered fireplace. Finished in Oak-like LVP flooring, the family room flows into the dining & kitchen creating one large, open living space. All brand new & hardly-used, the impressive kitchen is newly-finished with Taj Mahal stone counters, quiet cabinetry, brand-new stainless appliances, & polished nickel faucet. The bonus room (potential kids play room or 5th bed) is just off the powder & completes the lower level. Relaxing interiors flow seamlessly into a massive backyard. Al fresco dining & lounging adds to an expansive grassy yard, rare to come by & so desirable. A very aesthetic & newly-rebuilt staircase anchors the home leading to 4 generous bedrooms. 3 guest bedrooms (1 ensuite w/ direct Dana headlands view) access the most luxurious guest bathroom. An operable skylight tempers the second floor. The primary suite features walls of glass framing crisp ocean horizon, sunsets, & Catalina Island views. An all-new, spa-like bath features a curbless shower with dual heads, dual sinks, aesthetic finishes, & high-end polished-nickel fixtures. The walk-in closet offers clever clothing organizers. NEW Improvements: 7.447KW solar w/ 2.0 net metering & 25-yr warranty, 125A panel, cooling-shingle roof 2023 w/ Velux skylight, ducting, dual-zone A/C, fully re-piped & re-wired, all lighting, all flooring, base & casing, doors & hardware, entry door, all bathrooms, kitchen, stairwell, entry stairs, landscaping & irrigation, fencing, dog-washing station & stackable laundry. An amazing opportunity combining several major values: significantly renovated top-to-bottom, major space inside/out, major ocean & coastline views, no power lines, extremely quiet yet easily walkable to downtown restaurants & cafes, bikable to world-class surf at Trestles, nearby 2.5 mile beach trail, SC Pier & sandy beaches.
Property details for 228 S La Esperanza
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Central neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,306 square feet of living space on a 6,200-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-021-08. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, an updated home, and mid-century modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25035140
- Year Built
- 1963
- Builder Model
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,306
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1423
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 69002108
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces, High Efficiency, Heat Pump, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, High Efficiency, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Stacked
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Mid Century Modern, Modern
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Composition, Reflective, Shingle, See Remarks
- Construction
- Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Glass, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Raised
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Trees, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Privacy, Security, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Northwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Central
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 228 S La Esperanza
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Sold | $2,550,000 | |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Price reduced | $2,595,000 | From $2,695,000 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Sold | $1,600,000 | Fiduciary Real Estate Services |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 228 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 84 of 86 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 84 of 86. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 58 of 86.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421133001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 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.
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 228 S La Esperanza
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 Christian Wach of Talavera Real Estate
Listing information updated May 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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