#OC25032779, Christian Wach, Listing Office: Talavera Real Estate

228 S La Esperanza San Clemente, CA 92672
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About 228 S La Esperanza
Recently renovated throughout with no intention of ever selling, this home is dialed-in at a level rare to come by. Situated in the hills right above downtown, this exceptional location captures ocean views while offering expansive outdoor spaces. A crisp mid-century elevation enhanced by mature palms, ascending clerestory windows, floating top-cast concrete steps, & a beautiful clear-cedar entry door. The front elevation is garnished by new low-maintenance landscaping & old-growth palms. A clean & crisp Scandinavian-inspired interior with abundant natural light draws you inside. Inside, peek ocean horizon views add to the family room warmed by the newly limewash-plastered fireplace. Finished in Oak-like LVP flooring, the family room flows into the dining & kitchen creating one large, open living space. All brand new & hardly-used, the impressive kitchen is newly-finished with Taj Mahal stone counters, quiet cabinetry, brand-new stainless appliances, & polished nickel faucet. The bonus room (potential kids play room or 5th bed) is just off the powder & completes the lower level. Relaxing interiors flow seamlessly into a massive backyard. Al fresco dining & lounging adds to an expansive grassy yard, rare to come by & so desirable. A very aesthetic & newly-rebuilt staircase anchors the home leading to 4 generous bedrooms. 3 guest bedrooms (1 ensuite w/ direct Dana headlands view) access the most luxurious guest bathroom. An operable skylight tempers the second floor. The primary suite features walls of glass framing crisp ocean horizon, sunsets, & Catalina Island views. An all-new, spa-like bath features a curbless shower with dual heads, dual sinks, aesthetic finishes, & high-end polished-nickel fixtures. The walk-in closet offers clever clothing organizers. NEW Improvements: 7.447KW solar w/ 2.0 net metering & 25-yr warranty, 125A panel, cooling-shingle roof 2023 w/ Velux skylight, ducting, dual-zone A/C, fully re-piped & re-wired, all lighting, all flooring, base & casing, doors & hardware, entry door, all bathrooms, kitchen, stairwell, entry stairs, landscaping & irrigation, fencing, dog-washing station & stackable laundry. An amazing opportunity combining several major values: significantly renovated top-to-bottom, major space inside & out, major ocean & coastline views, no power lines, near hiking tails, walkable to downtown restaurants & cafes, bikable to world-class surf at Trestles, nearby 2.5 mile beach trail, San Clemente Pier & sandy beaches.
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- MLS Number: OC25035140
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Talavera Real Estate
- Office Phone: (949) 370-3917
- Listing Agent: Christian Wach
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 18, 2022 | Home Sold | $1,600,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,670,840 | $16,922 |
2023 | $1,632,000 | $16,502 |
2022 | $502,273 | $5,096 |
2021 | $492,425 | $4,998 |
2020 | $487,376 | $4,948 |
2019 | $477,820 | $4,758 |
2018 | $468,451 | $4,758 |
2017 | $459,266 | $4,665 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Clarence Lobo Academy of Innovation
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•200 Avenida Vista Montana
5
Las Palmas Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1101 Calle Puente
5
Marblehead Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•2410 Via Turqueza
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,926. The most common annual income of people living in San Clemente, CA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 228 S La Esperanza
This home is located at 228 S La Esperanza in San Clemente, CA and zip code 92672. This 2,306 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,695,000.
In January 2025 more than 12 listings in San Clemente, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 9 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 27 were sold below. The number of listings in San Clemente, CA increased by 13% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 55 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $1,700,000 during the same period.