NOT LISTED FOR SALE

271 Via Ballena San Clemente, CA 92672

Estimated Value: $1,458,000 - $1,751,738

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
$958/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 27, 2012

Last sale price $440,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 257% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,453/month

487 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Cottage
  • Marblehead Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Sport Court

About This Home

As of November 2012

Cute 4 Bedroom 2 Bath. Ocean close and West of the 5. Located on the top of the street. Close to shopping and dining. 2car garage and newer roof.Vaulted ceiling. in living room Beautiful front yard with Ocean View. Patio in backyard. Sought after single story. It's important to note that you can add a 2nd story in this section of Shorecliff. Use of private beach and clubhouse included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Klein

Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty License #01831824 Listed on: 06/06/2011

Co-Listed By

Scott Kidd

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #01011063

Last Buyer's Agent

Silvana Herrera

PRW Real Estate License #01339026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,324

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 5,300

HOA Fees

  • $225 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry in unit

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Paid

Additional Features

  • Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Patio
  • 5,300 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 76
  • Tax Tract Number 4940
  • Assessor Parcel Number 69103109

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Sport Court

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,324

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$225 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Other Phone Description: Preferred
  • Other Phone Number: 949-842-0338
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Shorecliffs
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 69103109
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1640.00
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 268.29
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Direct Garage Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: No
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Clubhouse, Clubhouse Paid, Sport Court
  • Association Fee: 225.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1220

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5300.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 76
  • Tax Tract: Shorecliffs
  • Tax Tract Number: 4940

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Bruce And Patricia Drown Family Trust and Drown Bruce M
Bought by
Bruce And Patricia Drown Family Trust and Drown
Total Days on Market
487
Current Estimated Value
$1,570,685

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,250,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,249,929
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
-$679,244

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Drown Patricia
Bought by
Drown Patricia and Drown Bruce M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$578,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2014
Sold by
Drown Bruce M and Drown Patricia Anne
Bought by
Drown Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2011
Closed on
Oct 8, 2012
Sold by
Palmer Richard A and Palmer Karen C
Bought by
Drown Bruce M and Drown Patricia Anne
Seller's Agent
Mark Klein
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
Silvana Herrera
PRW Real Estate
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-23.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.67%
Original Mortgage
$424,297
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Palmer Richard A and Palmer Karen C
Bought by
Palmer Richard A and Palmer Karen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1995
Sold by
Palmer Richard A
Bought by
Palmer Richard A and Palmer Karen C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1993
Sold by
Palmer Richard A
Bought by
Palmer Richard A and Palmer Karen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bruce And Patricia Drown Family Trust -- Fnc Title
Drown Patricia -- Ticor Title Riverside
Drown Patricia -- Usa National Title
Drown Bruce M $440,000 California Title Company
Palmer Richard A -- --
Palmer Richard A -- First American Title Co
Palmer Richard A -- --
Palmer Richard A -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bruce And Patricia Drown Family Trust $2,250,000
Previous Owner Drown Patricia $570,000
Previous Owner Drown Patricia $578,000
Previous Owner Drown Patricia $561,500
Previous Owner Drown Patricia $417,000
Previous Owner Drown Bruce M $409,000
Previous Owner Drown Bruce M $424,297
Previous Owner Palmer Richard A $186,000
Previous Owner Palmer Richard A $275,000
Previous Owner Palmer Richard A $205,000
Previous Owner Palmer Richard A $60,000
Previous Owner Palmer Richard A $150,000
Previous Owner Palmer Richard A $100,000
Closed Palmer Richard A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Sold $440,000 -2.0% $268 / Sq Ft
10/02/2012 10/02/12 Price Changed $449,000 -10.0% $274 / Sq Ft
03/17/2012 03/17/12 Price Changed $499,000 -5.7% $304 / Sq Ft
09/08/2011 09/08/11 Price Changed $529,000 -5.5% $323 / Sq Ft
08/09/2011 08/09/11 Price Changed $560,000 -2.6% $341 / Sq Ft
06/06/2011 06/06/11 For Sale $575,000 -- $351 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $5,324 $531,200 $426,228 $104,972
2023 $5,210 $520,785 $417,871 $102,914
2022 $5,110 $510,574 $409,677 $100,897
2021 $5,010 $500,563 $401,644 $98,919
2020 $4,960 $495,431 $397,526 $97,905
2019 $4,861 $485,717 $389,731 $95,986
2018 $4,766 $476,194 $382,090 $94,104
2017 $4,672 $466,857 $374,598 $92,259
2016 $4,581 $457,703 $367,253 $90,450
2015 $4,511 $450,828 $361,736 $89,092
2014 $4,423 $441,997 $354,650 $87,347
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: S661776

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 691-031-09