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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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Single Family ResidenceSold · Sep 21, 2026

257 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,965 sq ft
  • 8,189 sq ft lot
  • Built 1967
$2,075,000

MLS# OC26181771

Subdivision Hillcrest

7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,500,000

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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

DateEventPriceNote
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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

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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