$1,360,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

56 Avenida Merida San Clemente, CA 92673

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,132 Sq Ft
3,317 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$638 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Property is near park
  • Truman Benedict Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Two Story Ceilings

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 56 Avenida Merida, coastal living at its best! Nestled in the Villa Pacifica community of San Clemente, this beautifully maintained home offers 3 spacious bedrooms plus a versatile loft/bonus area, and 2.5 bathrooms. Step inside to find a welcoming formal living and dining room, ideal for entertaining. The heart of the home is the light-filled great room, where the kitchen seamlessly flows into the family room with a cozy fireplace. The kitchen features a center island, stainless steel appliances (including the refrigerator), and plenty of cabinet space. Upstairs, all bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, including the expansive primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, dual vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. A convenient upstairs laundry room comes complete with a washer and dryer. The low-maintenance backyard is perfect for relaxing or hosting casual gatherings, while the attached garage offers generous built-in storage. Directly across the street, enjoy a neighborhood park and tot lot. All this, just minutes from San Clemente’s pristine beaches, scenic parks, shopping, dining, and recreational activities. Don’t miss your chance to live in one of San Clemente’s most charming coastal communities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Creech

Redfin Brokerage Phone: 949-616-0576 License #01402249 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Fariba Fidone

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02125506

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 3,317 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $318 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Wood Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,132 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Tax Tract Number 15870
  • Assessor Parcel Number 68812113
  • $22 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Villa Pacifica Association, Phone Number (949) 541-5316
  • Frontsteps HOA
  • Villa Pacifica Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$318 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Villa Pacifica
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 68812113
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2132.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Masonry
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 637.90
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Den, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Wood
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Site, Parking Space, Private, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Playground, Maintenance Grounds, Management
  • Association Fee: 318.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Villa Pacifica
  • Phone: 949-541-5316
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Frontsteps

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3317.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0761

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3317.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 421.12
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Tract Number: 15870
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 22.00

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Dec 27, 2018
Sold by
Cooper Deborah D and Cooper Joseph F
Bought by
Shaw Shirley J and The Shirley J Shaw Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Polly Bernardino
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Buyer's Agent
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NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$829,900
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,900
-10.23%
Current Estimated Value
$1,391,822

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$646,822
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Cooper Joseph F and Cooper Deborah D
Bought by
Cooper Deborah D and Cooper Joseph F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$549,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2002
Sold by
Camarena Rudy and Camarena Dayna
Bought by
Cooper Joseph F and Cooper Deborah D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,200
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Kb Home Coastal Inc
Bought by
Camarena Rudy and Camarena Dayna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $745,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $519,000 American Title Co
Grant Deed $395,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $549,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $415,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,700 No Value Available
Closed $51,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $1,360,000 -1.1% $638 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Price Changed $1,375,000 -1.4% $645 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Price Changed $1,395,000 -3.8% $654 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $1,450,000 0.0% $680 / Sq Ft
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Rented $5,500 0.0% --
05/04/2023 05/04/23 For Rent $5,500 0.0% --
08/24/2022 08/24/22 Rented $5,500 0.0% --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Rent $5,500 0.0% --
01/18/2019 01/18/19 Sold $745,000 -10.2% $349 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/26/2018 12/26/18 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 For Sale $829,900 -- $389 / 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
2025 $8,263 $831,059 $476,912 $354,147
2024 $8,263 $814,764 $467,561 $347,203
2023 $8,088 $798,789 $458,393 $340,396
2022 $7,935 $783,127 $449,405 $333,722
2021 $7,782 $767,772 $440,593 $327,179
2020 $7,704 $759,900 $436,075 $323,825
2019 $6,763 $673,837 $342,909 $330,928
2018 $6,632 $660,625 $336,185 $324,440
2017 $6,501 $647,672 $329,593 $318,079
2016 $6,375 $634,973 $323,130 $311,843
2015 $6,278 $625,436 $318,277 $307,159
2014 $6,156 $613,185 $312,042 $301,143
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25182457

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 688-121-13