188 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,606 sq ft
- 0.26-acre lot
- Built 1955
The home
About 188 Avenida La Cuesta
Now is the time to seize the opportunity to own this magical property tucked behind a private, gated entry with OCEAN VIEWS!!! This one of a kind compound offers a rare blend of privacy, charm, and endless possibilities!!! Upon arrival you will immediately be in awe at the stunning curb appeal accentuating eye appealing, dense foliage creating a very secluded setting. Once you pass through the gate, astonishment will overwhelm you! The adorable single level home is overloaded with charm ... 4 sets of French doors brings the outside inside giving you a very open feeling in addition to a plethora of Anderson Dual-Paned windows allowing natural light to flood the home. The spacious 'great room' is the hub of the house .. whether you are taking in a movie or relaxing by the fireplace, hosting family dinners in the dining area or gathered around the kitchen island adorned with crisp, white cabinetry, stainless appliances, farmhouse sink, gorgeous quartzite countertops, and gold pendant accent lighting. The primary suite is ample in size with two closets and offers a charming, bright & light bath with shiplap and white subway tiles. Two secondary bedrooms share a hall bath with walk-in shower and oversized vanity. Endless hours will be spent outside soaking up all of the areas this 11,275 square foot lot has to offer. The front patio which is easily accessible via the two sets of French doors at the front of house makes dining al fresco a dream under the lattice patio cover while capturing OCEAN VIEWS! Or enjoy the conversation area with friends while firing up the BBQ. Backyard festivities include a putting green - elevated cobblestone lounge area, dreamy shed which is a peaceful sanctuary and plenty of room for the kids to run! ENHANCEMENTS OFFERED INCLUDE: Solar (Leased), New HVAC System, New Roof, Original Refinished Hardwood Floors, Expanded Driveway Pad For Additional Parking, Crown Molding, Custom Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Epoxy Garage Floor. The icing on the cake is that this stunner is located less than one mile from downtown San Clemente and 1.5 miles from the beautiful beaches. Looking to add an ADU - add a 2nd Story - Rooftop deck --- endless possibilities! Don't less this out of the world beauty pass you by ... hurry before it's gone!
Property details for 188 Avenida La Cuesta
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,606 square feet of living space on a 0.26-acre lot and is listed at $2,325,000, about $1,448 per square foot. The home was built in 1955. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 057-062-23. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home.
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Photos of 188 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26198639
- Year Built
- 1955
- Builder
- Custom
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,606
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,275
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2588
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Parcel Number
- 05706223
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings
- Doors
- French Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
- Rooms
- Laundry, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Great Room, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Secluded, Trees, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Gated, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Street Lights
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 188 Avenida La Cuesta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,325,000 | |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Sold | $1,800,000 | Regency Real Estate Brokers |
| May 4, 2018 | Sold | $1,080,000 | Keller Williams OCC Realty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 188 Avenida La Cuesta
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
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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 28 of 28 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 10 Mbps, at 26 of 28. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 26 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421134003, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.3 miles away (Shell Recharge, 14 DC fast ports). 118 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
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.24% · 30-yr fixed$
$17,767/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $232,500 down
Principal & interest$14,260
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$872
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,957
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$678
HOANot reported, not included
$15,311/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $465,000 down
Principal & interest$12,676
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,957
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$678
HOANot reported, not included
$13,726/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $697,500 down
Principal & interest$11,091
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,957
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$678
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$2,635/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.01%)$1,957
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$678
HOANot reported, not included
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.24% (week of Oct 29, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical San Clemente rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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
- 458
- Median price
- $1,982,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $818
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent San Clemente sales
At $1,448 per square foot, this home's asking price is 77% above the San Clemente median of $818 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent San Clemente sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Via Cartama | Oct 23, 2026 | $2,250,000 | 3,112 | $723 | 43 |
| 25 Camino Azulejo | Oct 23, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 1,690 | $888 | 0 |
| 808 Carnaros | Oct 22, 2026 | $1,775,000 | 2,982 | $595 | 76 |
| 1223 Llano | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,275,000 | 1,706 | $747 | 0 |
| 109 W Avenida Santiago | Oct 20, 2026 | $3,300,000 | 2,935 | $1,124 | 4 |
Schools
Schools for 188 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 Lisa Adams of Distinctive Coast Properties
Listing information updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:52 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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