2820 Via Montecito
San Clemente, CA 92672
Listing broker / agent: First Team Real Estate · Kevin Smith · 619-379-7664 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26199880 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 03:27 UTC
About this property
Move-in-ready HOME! Experience the ultimate in coastal California luxury in this extensively reimagined 1-story retreat with NO Steps, situated on a rare 9,000+ square-foot corner lot with views fronting the 16th green of Shorecliffs Golf Course and peekaboo Pacific Ocean sunsets. Blending relaxed beach house style with refined modern design, this 2,200-square-foot home features a ranch-style layout with 4–5 bedrooms, a dedicated bonus room or executive office, 2.5 bathrooms. With $140,000 to $205,000+ invested in major capital upgrades, it delivers true turnkey peace of mind. A private gated courtyard opens to bright light, with windows surrounding every side, open living spaces finished with waterproof 9"x60" rigid-core SPC wood-grain flooring. Two spacious living areas feature custom fireplaces: one accented with champagne gold mirrored glass, and the other wrapped in vein-cut travertine with blue fire glass. Custom Norman plantation shutters and UV solar shades offer refined light control. The chef’s kitchen showcases solid granite counters, white shaker cabinetry with Blum hinges and black pulls, a Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop with Valore island canopy, GE Profile convection oven, GE Monogram Speedcook microwave, LG French door refrigerator, and a whisper-quiet Miele Futura Crystal dishwasher. The primary suite serves as a spa-inspired haven with a walk-in closet and a no-edge shower lined with large-format porcelain, river rock, thermostatic controls, EnduroShield glass, a marble vanity, and a Kohler smart bidet toilet. The backyard paradise is built for seamless indoor-outdoor living, offering an automated California Pools Jandy saltwater pool and spa in the very private courtyard with high privacy fences, Rheem digital gas heater, SunSetter awning, built-in 304 stainless gas grill, and lush palm landscaping with golf cart parking. High-end mechanicals include a newer Lennox 5-ton 18.5 SEER A/C and variable-speed furnace, Noritz commercial-grade tankless water heater, ActivFlo catalytic conditioner, 200-amp electrical service, and smart touchscreen security. Unmatched Coastal Lifestyle With low HOA $50/month, you enjoy exclusive deeded access to the RARE PRIVATE Shorecliffs Beach Club—one of Southern California's only private clubhouses situated directly on the sand, complete with free beach parking and social events. Take a short bike or golf cart ride to dine in downtown San Clemente, the historic Pier, and the Dana Point Harbor.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26199880
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,200 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2066 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1964
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 38
Building
- Year built
- 1964
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 5
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Retreat, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, In Law Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Humidity Control, High Efficiency
- Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control, High Efficiency
- Fireplace
- Den, Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Zero Clearance
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- Grab Bars, No Stairs, Parking, See Remarks, Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Fenced, Filtered, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Permits, Private, Salt Water, Tile, Association
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Permits, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Exterior features
- Awnings
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Level, On Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block, Good Condition, Privacy, Security, Vinyl, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- Golf Course, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo, Pool
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Community features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $45.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Marblehead
- Middle / junior school
- Shorecliff
- High school
- San Clemente
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shorecliffs Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Marblehead Flex Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Las Palmas Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| San Clemente High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | 9–12 | 1.6 mi |
| Truman Benedict Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Bernice Ayer Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | 6–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Palisades Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Capistrano Beach | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Clarence Lobo Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Clemente | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,499,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,499,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:53 | $2,499,000 |
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