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, extremely quiet yet easily walkable to downtown restaurants & cafes, bikable to world-class surf at Trestles, nearby 2.5 mile beach trail, SC Pier & sandy beaches.
Sold for $2,550,000 on 05/15/25
Listing Provided by:
Christian Wach DRE #01922260 949-370-3917,
Talavera Real Estate
Bought with: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$2,550,000
228 S La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA 92672
4beds
2,306sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
6,200 Square Feet Lot
$2,584,000 Zestimate®
$1,106/sqft
$7,635 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 15, 2025 at 03:39pm
Listing Provided by:
Christian Wach DRE #01922260 949-370-3917,
Talavera Real Estate
Bought with:
Tracy Bowie, DRE #01234314
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25035140
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), High Efficiency, Heat Pump, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric, High Efficiency, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Stacked
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,306 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Good Condition,Privacy,Security,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Coastline,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 6,200 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Trees, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 69002108
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Mid-Century Modern,Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Glass, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition,Reflective,Shingle,See Remarks
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Details
- Builder model: Custom
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports
Location
- Region: San Clemente
- Subdivision: Central
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$2,584,000