Sold
820 Calle Mendoza sold on August 28, 2025 for $2,810,000, 2.9% below the $2,895,000 asking price after 75 days on the market; it was first listed at $3,195,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
820 Calle Mendoza, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,363 sq ft
- 0.30-acre lot
- Built 1963
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$2,810,000
Subdivision Hillcrest
8 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,512,500
The home
About 820 Calle Mendoza
Hidden away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this extensively rebuilt single-level home is exceptional. Featuring panoramic views of rolling hillsides, Saddleback mountain in the distance, a crisp ocean horizon, Dana Headlands, vibrant year-round sunsets, & Catalina island, all from nearly every major room. Taken down to the studs & reinvented, the home delivers major outdoor space on an oversized lot teamed with all-new (never lived in) coastal-modern finishes. Surrounded by nature, this is an extremely serene location. A custom-gated entry leads to a substantial white oak pivot door with ribbed-glass side lites. Inside, vaulted ceilings & gallery-like walls are anchored by brand new wide-plank white oak flooring. The great room features an 85” linear fireplace. A massive window wall opens to outdoor living & surreal pano views. The chef’s kitchen pairs white oak custom cabinetry with quartz counters, a waterfall island, & true ‘picture windows’ revealing views beyond. Brand-new appliances: large Viking range, Frigidaire double unit, wine fridge, & built-in microwave. The primary suite opens to the backyard with floor-to-ceiling sliders framing Dana Headlands below. A spa-like bath features dual sinks, soaking tub, reeded-glass windows, & walk-in shower with dual heads. Two guest baths continue the theme: elevated materials & stylish design. Three generous guest bedrooms - one, a perfect home office with large window walls to the rear yard. A central laundry room with ample white oak storage accommodates a stackable. Spacious outdoor wraparound yard offers multiple zones to lounge, dine, & entertain with an in-line gas fire pit, new turf, & futured ADU hook-ups. Rare 36’ RV parking behind custom-built steel gates. All new: plumbing, 200 amp panel, wiring, lighting, windows, doors, insulation everywhere, HVAC, smooth drywall, fire sprinklers, flooring, tankless, bathrooms, kitchen, cabinetry, garage, hard/softscaping, turf, steel fencing, smooth stucco, 40-year Presidential shingle roof, gutters, solar/back-up battery, all fixtures & appliances. Effectively a brand-new home & rare blend well-appointed design, panoramic coastal views, tranquility, privacy & serenity, all on an intimate cul-de-sac. Close to restaurants & cafes, bikeable to world-class surf at Trestles, and near the 2.5-mile beach trail, SC Pier & sandy beaches. This is truly an incredible home, sure to impress anyone who experiences it.
Property details for 820 Calle Mendoza
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,363 square feet of living space on a 0.3-acre lot. The home was built in 1963. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-241-07. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25103530
- Year Built
- 1963
- Builder
- Pacesetter Homes
- Builder Model
- Plan 990
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,363
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 13,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2996
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Parcel Number
- 05724107
- On Market Date
- 2025-05-12
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Gas, High Efficiency
- Fireplace
- Electric, Gas, Gas Starter, Great Room, Masonry, Outside, Raised Hearth, See Remarks
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens
- Doors
- Insulated Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Modern, Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air Sealed, Glass, Concrete, Stucco, Steel
- Foundation
- Slab, Tie Down
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Ranch, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Off Street, Oversized, Private, Rv Potential, Rv Gated, Rv Access Parking, Side By Side, Tandem, Uncovered
- Fencing
- New Condition, Privacy, Security, Split Rail, Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest (HC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 820 Calle Mendoza
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Sold | $2,810,000 | |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Hold | |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Status changed to Hold | From Active | |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Price reduced | $2,895,000 | From $2,995,000 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Status changed to Active | From Pending | |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Status changed to Pending | From Active | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Price reduced | $2,995,000 | From $3,195,000 |
| May 12, 2025 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000 | |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Sold | $1,275,000 | Conrad Realtors Inc |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 820 Calle Mendoza
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 06059C0528J 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 152 of 152 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 147 of 152. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 83 of 152.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421131000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 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.
Hillcrest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 8
- Median price
- $2,512,500
- Median days on market
- 6
- Median per sq ft
- $1,317
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 609 Avenida Teresa | Sep 30, 2026 | $3,400,000 | 2,322 | $1,464 | 10 |
| 257 Avenida La Cuesta | Sep 21, 2026 | $2,075,000 | 1,965 | $1,056 | 4 |
| 619 Calle De Soto | Jul 13, 2026 | $2,500,000 | 2,031 | $1,231 | 5 |
| 802 Avenida Presidio | Jun 11, 2026 | $1,875,000 | 1,951 | $961 | 49 |
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Schools
Schools for 820 Calle Mendoza
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 Aug 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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