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229 VIA BALLENA sold on October 11, 2018 for $691,500, 13% below the $795,000 asking price after 40 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
229 VIA BALLENA, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,395 sq ft
- 6,000 sq ft lot
- Built 1966
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$691,500
Subdivision Shorecliffs
The home
About 229 VIA BALLENA
3 bedroom, 2 full baths. 1395 square feet. Large open floor plan with living room that opens onto the beautiful patio deck. Incredible views of the pacific, Catalina Island and glorious sunsets! Nice dining area and separate breakfast area in the kitchen. Attached 2 car garage. Part of the Shore Cliffs Association which includes a private beach club and parking, club house, BBQ's, life guard, paddle tennis and more. Home has foundation issues but is very livable. Buyer and Buyers agent to do full investigation and satisfy themselves as to the condition prior to COE. Home has been priced accordingly. LA is related to the seller.
Property details for 229 VIA BALLENA
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Shorecliffs neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,395 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1966. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 691-041-07. Highlights include ocean and Catalina views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and ranch architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- SW18176676
- Year Built
- 1966
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,395
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Ocean, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $395
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA Name
- SHORE CLIFFS
- Parcel Number
- 69104107
- On Market Date
- 2018-07-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $32.92 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Level, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio, See Remarks
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Garage, Off Site
- Fencing
- Brick, Good Condition, Wood
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected
- Condition
- Repairs Major
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- SHORE CLIFFS
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Dues Paid Annually, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground
The record
Property History for 229 VIA BALLENA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | Sold | $691,500 | |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Listed for sale | $795,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 229 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 0.3 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.
San Clemente home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 453
- Median price
- $1,975,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 229 VIA BALLENA
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Delhi Unified.
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Listed by William DeRidder of Quality First Real Estate
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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