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257 Avenida La Cuesta sold on September 21, 2026 for $2,075,000, 9.5% above the $1,895,000 asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
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257 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,965 sq ft
- 8,189 sq ft lot
- Built 1967
Subdivision Hillcrest
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,500,000
The home
About 257 Avenida La Cuesta
First time on the market in over 50 years for a reason, this home has been loved & enjoyed by its owners for decades. Well-positioned on an ocean-view terrace high on the hillside above Broadmoor, this beyond-desirable home is sure to intrigue those in pursuit of a single-level with major views. Offering several values: No HOA, ranch-style floor plan all on one level (4 beds & 2 baths) with an open atrium courtyard entry, ideally positioned on a quiet single-loaded side street lined with other significant custom estates, underground power (no power lines), newer presidential comp roof, rain gutters tied into upgraded site drainage/hardscaping, & Andersen windows/doors - this property really hits on several desirable value measures. Truly amazing views being higher on the hill of distant rolling hills, major sunsets, Saddleback mountain, ocean, Dana Headlands & harbor framed by a picture window in the dining room. A classic ranch style elevation with a large grassy yard, stone cladding, mature landscaping, & newer vinyl fencing with one side offering generous space & double vinyl doors for potential golf cart parking & convenient storage (large lockable storage shed included). The open air atrium patio offers access via multiple sliders to the family room, living room, & guest bedroom wing. The living & dining rooms feature picture windows & sliders showcasing the stunning views beyond, all warmed by a central fireplace. Recently updated, the kitchen offers crispy white shaker cabinetry, backsplash tile, stainless appliances, & quartz counter tops with peninsula bar seating all open to the family room. The main living spills out to both the rear lounging patio & atrium. A spacious primary suite offers major views, especially from bed when waking up toward the ocean horizon & Dana Point harbor. Three guest bedrooms at the end of the hallway share a full guest bathroom - all finished in LVP flooring throughout the entire interior. Occupying a large 8,190 SF lot, this property offers tremendous outdoor space with room for expansion, off-street parking, & a 2-car garage (laundry in garage). Central to all that Dana Point & San Clemente have to offer: new restaurants, great schools, trail systems, world-class surf, oceanfront beach trail / bike paths, shopping, the nearby Outlet mall, SC Pier, amazing beach access along the whole stretch of coast, & the forthcoming DP Harbor remodel currently underway. Truly an opportunity to be someone’s next forever home.
Property details for 257 Avenida La Cuesta
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It offers 1,965 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1967. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-125-07. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, an 8,189-square-foot lot, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,075,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,965 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 1
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 8,189 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1967
- MLS® Number
- OC26181771
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26181771
- Year Built
- 1967
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,965
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,190
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.188
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley, Trees Woods, Water
- Parcel Number
- 69012507
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, No Stairs, Parking
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Custom, Ranch
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle, See Remarks
- Construction
- Glass, Concrete, Stone, Stucco
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Rear Porch, Brick, Concrete, Enclosed, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, One Space, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Good Condition, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Unknown
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Faces
- Southeast
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest (HC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports
The record
Property History for 257 Avenida La Cuesta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sold | $2,075,000 | |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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
- 7
- Median price
- $2,500,000
- Median days on market
- 5
- Median per sq ft
- $1,231
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Hillcrest sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 505 Avenida Presidio | Jun 9, 2026 | $2,525,000 | 1,799 | $1,404 | 0 |
See 2 homes for sale in Hillcrest San Clemente housing market
Schools
Schools for 257 Avenida La Cuesta
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Clarence Lobo
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Christian Wach of Talavera Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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