226 Avenida Monterey San Clemente, CA 92672
Central San Clemente Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,330
Sq Ft
4,004
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Attached Guest House
- Rooftop Deck
- Clarence Lobo Elementary School Rated A-
- Roof Top Spa
- All Bedrooms Downstairs
About This Home
As of May 2025Nestled in the heart of sunny San Clemente, your coastal dream awaits just a stroll from the rolling waves. Imagine gentle ocean breezes and the soothing symphony of the surf. This isn't just a property; it's a lifestyle of leisurely pier walks, sunset cocktails by the sea, and the vibrant energy of this charming beach town at your doorstep.Experience unparalleled aesthetic sensibility in this truly one-of-a-kind San Clemente residence! Architecturally re-imagined from its charming 1940s cottage origins into a modern family haven, this exceptional home perfectly blends relaxed beach living with sophisticated comfort. Designed for the quintessential coastal lifestyle, its transformation is remarkable.Beyond its coveted location, discover a significant asset: a permitted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) offering complete independence and privacy.However, the panoramic haven awaits above. Picture yourself unwinding in your private rooftop spa, gazing at the vast Pacific panorama stretching from the eastern hills to the shimmering western horizon, with the city lights twinkling below. Envision cozy evenings by the fireplace or entertaining friends in light-filled, airy spaces – this home sets the stage for lasting memories.The main residence features a comfortable layout with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, highlighted by expansive folding glass doors that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living to a spacious area perfect for al fresco dining and lively gatherings.The permitted ADU offers a private entrance leading to a well-appointed bedroom and bathroom, a full kitchen, a welcoming living area, and a versatile extra room ideal for a home office, gym, or creative pursuit.Accessible from both units, the expansive rooftop deck invites you to embrace sweeping ocean and hillside views – an idyllic spot for tranquil relaxation or spectacular entertaining. Embrace the quintessential Southern California lifestyle in a community famed for its stunning beaches and friendly atmosphere.Here, traditional charm meets significant modern function, all within enviable proximity to San Clemente's sun-kissed beaches and vibrant pulse. Don't just buy a house; invest in the San Clemente experience. Your coastal sanctuary, offering an elevated beach lifestyle, awaits.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Beach Cities Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-212-8911 License #01268037 Listed on: 04/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,685
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 4,004 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
- Driveway
Property Views
- Ocean
- Coastline
- Catalina
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Hills
Home Design
- Interior Block Wall
Interior Spaces
- 2,330 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Awning
- Insulated Windows
- Custom Window Coverings
- Blinds
- Palladian Windows
- Casement Windows
- Window Screens
- Double Door Entry
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Atrium Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Bonus Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- All Bedrooms Down
- Double Master Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Stone Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Private Water Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
- Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Roof Top Spa
- Above Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Ocean Side of Highway 1
- Balcony
- Rooftop Deck
- Open Patio
- Fire Pit
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Rain Gutters
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Additional Features
- Attached Guest House
- Suburban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 40 / 21
- Tax Tract Number 779
- Assessor Parcel Number 05810335
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Arnold Sean C
Bought by
Arnold Kelly D
Seller's Agent
Sherry Musurlian-Bauer
Beach Cities Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dave Anderson
Harcourts Prime Properties
List Price
$2,725,000
Sold Price
$2,735,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.37%
Views
79
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.05%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Nicholas E Badami Trust and Armbrecht Timothy
Bought by
Arnold Kelly D
Seller's Agent
Sherry Musurlian-Bauer
Beach Cities Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dave Anderson
Harcourts Prime Properties
List Price
$2,725,000
Sold Price
$2,735,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.37%
Views
79
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 14, 2021
Closed on
Mar 12, 2021
Sold by
Ferrigno Robert and Ferrigno Laura
Bought by
Armbrecht Timothy and Strachan Adam
Seller's Agent
David Redderson
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Musurlian-Bauer
Beach Cities Real Estate
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-3.51%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.81%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Ferrigno Robert and Ferrigno Laura
Bought by
Ferrigno Robert and Ferrigno Laura
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Ferrigno Robert and Ferrigno Laura
Bought by
Ferrigno Robert and Ferrigno Laura
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 9, 2017
Closed on
Jul 5, 2017
Sold by
Mahoney Michael and Mahoney Lisa
Bought by
Ferrgno Robert and Ferrgno Laura
Seller's Agent
Jen Harris
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jen Harris
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$4,250
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2016
Closed on
Apr 9, 2016
Sold by
Berg Joseph D and Berg Emily R
Bought by
Mahoney Michael and Mahoney Lisa
Seller's Agent
Don Atkinson
Engel & Völkers Dana Point
Buyer's Agent
Katrina Crane
Luxre Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
9.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 23, 2014
Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Henrichsen Jamie A and Henrichsen Tod
Bought by
Berg Joseph D and Berg Emily R
Seller's Agent
Joanne Knudsen-Peart
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Dailey
Realty One Group West
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-11.63%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
41.67%
Original Mortgage
$612,900
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 2005
Sold by
Mcmenamin Mary
Bought by
Henrichsen Tod and Henrichsen Jamie A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2003
Sold by
Mcmenamin Mary A
Bought by
Mcmenamin Mary
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 2001
Sold by
Mcmenamin Milton J and Mcmenamin Ann Marie O
Bought by
Mcmenamin Mary A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 9, 2001
Sold by
Fors Eric R and Fors Betty R
Bought by
Mcmenamin Mary A and Mcmenamin Milton J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 1993
Sold by
Fors Betty
Bought by
Fors Eric R and Fors Betty R
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,735,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,925,000 | Wfg Title Company Of Ca | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Solidifi Title & Closing | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,350,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $1,200,000 | Western Resources Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $600,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $665,000 | Southland Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Orange Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $329,000 | Commonwealth Land Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $260,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $380,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $612,900 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $532,000 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $341,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $345,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $411,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $271,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $263,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $66,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Sold | $2,735,000 | +0.4% | $1,174 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | For Sale | $2,725,000 | +41.6% | $1,170 / Sq Ft |
| 03/31/2021 03/31/21 | Sold | $1,925,000 | -3.5% | $826 / Sq Ft |
| 02/25/2021 02/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/22/2021 02/22/21 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | 0.0% | $856 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2021 02/16/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/14/2021 01/14/21 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | 0.0% | $856 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2017 08/17/17 | Rented | $4,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/09/2017 08/09/17 | For Rent | $4,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/08/2017 08/08/17 | Sold | $1,350,000 | -3.5% | $854 / Sq Ft |
| 06/15/2017 06/15/17 | Price Changed | $1,399,000 | -2.1% | $885 / Sq Ft |
| 05/18/2017 05/18/17 | Price Changed | $1,429,000 | -4.7% | $904 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2017 03/28/17 | For Sale | $1,499,000 | +24.9% | $949 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2016 04/21/16 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +9.2% | $783 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2016 04/05/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2016 04/02/16 | For Sale | $1,099,000 | +83.2% | $717 / Sq Ft |
| 04/24/2014 04/24/14 | Sold | $600,000 | -6.4% | $602 / Sq Ft |
| 03/05/2014 03/05/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/18/2014 02/18/14 | Price Changed | $640,900 | -5.6% | $643 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2014 01/23/14 | For Sale | $679,000 | -- | $682 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,685 | $2,083,681 | $1,691,559 | $392,122 |
| 2024 | $20,685 | $2,042,825 | $1,658,391 | $384,434 |
| 2023 | $20,247 | $2,002,770 | $1,625,873 | $376,897 |
| 2022 | $19,861 | $1,963,500 | $1,593,993 | $369,507 |
| 2021 | $15,563 | $1,537,589 | $1,197,696 | $339,893 |
| 2020 | $15,196 | $1,500,893 | $1,185,415 | $315,478 |
| 2019 | $13,942 | $1,377,000 | $1,162,172 | $214,828 |
| 2018 | $13,674 | $1,350,000 | $1,139,384 | $210,616 |
| 2017 | $12,401 | $1,224,000 | $1,003,962 | $220,038 |
| 2016 | $7,176 | $714,166 | $584,052 | $130,114 |
| 2015 | $6,142 | $611,988 | $575,279 | $36,709 |
| 2014 | $5,558 | $547,113 | $502,127 | $44,986 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sherry Musurlian-Bauer
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sherry Musurlian-Bauer
Beach Cities Real Estate
(949) 212-8911
2 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
Dave Anderson
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Dave Anderson
Harcourts Prime Properties
(949) 463-1969
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
-
David Redderson
Seller's Agent in 2021
David Redderson
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(949) 338-6901
1 in this area
60 Total Sales
-
Gary Ward
Seller's Agent in 2017
Gary Ward
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
(949) 492-5413
15 in this area
162 Total Sales
-
Jen Harris
Seller's Agent in 2017
Jen Harris
Coldwell Banker Realty
(310) 344-4503
1 Total Sale
-
Holly McKhann
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Holly McKhann
First Team Real Estate
(949) 295-7770
10 in this area
154 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25078284
APN: 058-103-35
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