A TRUE ONE-OF-A-KIND COASTAL ESTATE IN SOUTH SAN CLEMENTE — NOW OFFERED AT $5,250,000, A SIGNIFICANT $1,000,000 PRICE REDUCTION. Set on over 1.8 acres with sweeping ocean views, exceptional privacy, rare road frontage, and abundant parking, this extraordinary nine-level cedar-and-glass residence offers approximately 6,952 sq. ft., 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a truly unique architectural experience. The property is currently being painted with a fresh white exterior and light gray trim, creating a brighter, more modern coastal look. Painting is expected to be completed within the next few weeks. Designed by award-winning architect John McInnes and previously featured in Orange County Homes & Gardens, the home showcases dramatic indoor-outdoor living with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, expansive living areas, skylights, and multiple balconies capturing natural light, ocean breezes, and panoramic coastal vistas. Created for entertaining and everyday living, the home features a chef’s kitchen, generous gathering areas, wet bar, private elevator, and dramatic indoor spa. The primary suite is a secluded retreat near a peaceful stream and waterfall feature, with a spa-inspired bath including a large jetted soaking tub and dual-head shower. One of the estate’s most remarkable spaces is the private ocean-view observatory with wet bar, perfect for sunset cocktails, stargazing, entertaining, or enjoying the coastline and surf. Additional highlights include dual-pane windows, 31 leased solar panels, four 220-volt outlets, fire-retardant composite roofing, mature landscaping, and two separate APN parcels — 060-210-026 and 060-210-031 — offering privacy, flexibility, and future potential. No HOA. The versatile layout provides multiple private living spaces with income potential, ideal for multigenerational living, guests, creative workspaces, or rental opportunities. Located approximately a 10-minute walk from Riviera Beach and world-class surf, this estate offers extraordinary scale, land, privacy, ocean views, frontage, parking, flexibility, and one of the most compelling price-per-square-foot opportunities west of Interstate 5. With rare acreage, incredible views, a major price reduction, and the exterior transformation underway, this may be one of the best opportunities in San Clemente for a buyer seeking space, privacy, architecture, and long-term upside.
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
6,952
Lot Size
78,632 sqft
Year Built
1978
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
136
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
SW26052636
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Unfurnished, Bar, Atrium, Attic, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Fireplace
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry
Inside
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Garage Faces Front
Construction
Cedar, Glass
Foundation
Pillar Post Pier
Roof
Composition
Direction Faced
West
Lot Features
Back Yard, Irregular Lot, Lot Over40000 Sqft
Spa Features
Heated, Private, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights
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| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
N/A | Talega Preparatory Academy Private School |
10 | Concordia Elementary Elementary School |
N/A | Our Lady Of Fatima School Private School |
N/A | St Michaels Christian Academy Private School |
8 | Las Palmas Elementary Elementary School |
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Based on price, location, and features