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243 Via Ballena sold on April 30, 2021 for $1,500,000, 0.1% above the $1,498,000 asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
243 Via Ballena, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,992 sq ft
- 6,300 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
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$1,500,000
Subdivision Shorecliffs
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,775,000
The home
About 243 Via Ballena
It's time to start living the California Dream! This is the perfect chance to own a gorgeously modernized beach home, fully equipped with the absolute best in style & design! Your breath will be taken away when you take a look west from the back yard: a stunning view will fill your gaze of the majestic Pacific Ocean, exquisite golf course during the day & the majestic city lights at night! This single level home has everything a buyer could want, and more! This is your opportunity to own a modern classic in the Shorecliffs! Everything has been updated in this home - gorgeous bi-fold doors, new electrical wiring & 200 AMP panel, new pebble-tec pool & pool equipment, new PEX plumbing, new fireplace, new double-pane custom Marvin windows, new top of the line Bosch appliances, new tile flooring, stunning new skylights, new exterior landscaping throughout. And the cosmetic finishes in the home are absolutely astonishing! The kitchen is equipped with modern flat panel textured cabinets, porcelain countertops, and a specialized wood sink - without a doubt a step ahead of the trends. The master bedroom is complete with a walk-in closet, en suite bath, custom Italian tile, & sliders exiting towards the back yard. A 440 Sq Ft ADU is perfectly situated for use as a mother-in-law suite, a separated home office, or a tremendous pool house, or vacation rental. After lounging at the courtyard pool, head over to the private beach club on the sand, & enjoy a luxurious day at the country club!
Property details for 243 Via Ballena
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Shorecliffs neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,992 square feet of living space on a 6,300-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 691-041-14. Highlights include ocean and city lights views, a private pool, a fireplace, single-story living, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW21064841
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,992
- Living Area Source
- Builder
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,300
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1446
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Ocean
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $475
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- Shorecliffs
- Parcel Number
- 69104114
- On Market Date
- 2021-04-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $39.58 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 4
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 3
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Shorecliffs (SC)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Golf, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Golf Course, Barbecue, Pool
The record
Property History for 243 Via Ballena
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Sold | $1,500,000 | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Apr 4, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000 | |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Sold | $475,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 243 Via Ballena
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 06059C0509K 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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
Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 2 of 70 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 1 of 70. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 68 of 70.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421062002, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.4 miles away (Loop, 6 Level 2 ports). 129 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.
Shorecliffs home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $1,775,000
- Median days on market
- 8
- Median per sq ft
- $967
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 Shorecliffs sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Via Alegre | Jul 21, 2026 | $1,625,000 | 2,031 | $800 | 3 |
| 610 Calle Vicente | Jul 13, 2026 | $1,498,000 | 1,872 | $800 | 10 |
| 205 Via Ballena | Jun 10, 2026 | $1,775,000 | 1,728 | $1,027 | 0 |
| 233 Via Ballena | Jun 8, 2026 | $1,750,000 | 1,947 | $899 | 7 |
| 2943 Via San Jacinto | May 11, 2026 | $2,075,000 | 1,825 | $1,137 | 10 |
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Schools
Schools for 243 Via Ballena
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Palisades
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 4:26 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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