Located in the sought-after Capistrano Beach bluff neighborhood just above Doheny State Beach, 26151 Via California presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile coastal duplex with Pacific Ocean views, multi-generational flexibility, and income-producing potential. The neighboring mirror-image property was transformed from a duplex into a stunning single-family residence, highlighting the flexibility and future potential this property offers. Unit A is an approximately 2,300 sq ft two-story residence featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with ocean views from the dining area, primary suite, west-facing patio, and private upper balcony. The main level offers new tile flooring, fresh Benjamin Moore paint, a spacious living room with fireplace, upgraded kitchen with custom soft-close cabinetry, designer backsplash, premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, additional dining area, upgraded bathroom with GRAFF fixtures and Stone Forest basalt sink, laundry room with built-ins, and direct-access attached garage with Spartaflex flooring and extensive storage. The private outdoor space is designed for entertaining with a custom BBQ island, side burner, beverage cooler, fire table, cantilever umbrella, and landscaped patio creating an ideal indoor-outdoor coastal lifestyle. Schonbek chandeliers add to the home’s elevated design. Upstairs, the primary suite features a spa-inspired bathroom with soaking tub, walk-in shower, ocean-view retreat or office space, and private balcony. Secondary bedrooms feature designer accent walls and frosted glass closet doors. An additional upstairs bathroom includes dual vanity, rain shower, GRAFF fixtures, and Mr. Steam wellness features. Unit B is approximately 1,550 sq ft and offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, detached 2-car garage, remodeled bathrooms, plantation shutters, and updated flooring throughout—ideal for extended family, guests, or executive rental income. Extensive upgrades include PEX repipe, separate tankless water heaters, new Lennox furnaces, updated Milgard and Simonton windows and doors, CertainTeed Presidential Shake roof, smooth Santa Barbara stucco, seamless gutters, whole house fan, upgraded insulation, Belgard pavers, drip irrigation, stone veneer detailing, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Located moments from Dana Point Harbor, beaches, blufftop trails, coastal restaurants, and world-class surfing, this turnkey property offers a rare blend of ocean-close living, flexibility, and coastal investment potential.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
3,850
Lot Size
5,484 sqft
Year Built
1985
Property Type
Duplex
Days on Market
13
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
4
MLS #
OC26112392
Interior Features
Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Fireplace
Gas, Living Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Whole House Fan
Heating
Forced Air
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
4
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Shared Driveway, Garage Faces Side
Patio & Porch
Brick, Patio
Fencing
Vinyl
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Stucco
Roof
Shake
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features