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.
For sale
Listed by: Sommer Realty • Charles Sommer • Contact: 760-809-2940
Price cut: $1M (7/24)
$5,250,000
237 W Avenida Alessandro, San Clemente, CA 92672
7beds
6,952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1.81 Acres Lot
$4,748,800 Zestimate®
$755/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 172 days
- 1,239
- 38
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Sommer DRE #01434853 760-809-2940,
Sommer Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW26052636
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Atrium, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Jetted Tub, Multiple Shower Heads, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
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 Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Screens
- Basement: Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,952 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More,Multi/Split
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Street
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private, See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Ocean Access, Ocean Side Of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway
Lot
- Size: 1.81 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Irregular Lot, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Details
- Additional parcels included: 06021031
- Parcel number: 06021026
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Glass
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights
- Subdivision: Riviera District (Rd)
Location
- Region: San Clemente
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $755/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,077,793
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 172 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$4,748,800
$4.46M - $4.99M
$6,962/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $5,250,000-16%$755/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $6,250,000+8.2%$899/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,775,000$831/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,077,793 +2% |
| 2025 | $10,606 +1.7% | $1,056,660 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,428 +2.2% | $1,035,942 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,208 +2% | $1,015,630 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,012 +2% | $995,716 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,818 +1% | $976,193 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,719 | $966,184 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,719 +2% | $947,240 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,527 +4% | $928,667 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,159 | $910,458 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,159 +2% | $892,606 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,982 +3.5% | $879,199 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,675 | $861,977 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $858,082 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $841,257 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $824,762 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $818,598 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $820,544 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $804,455 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $788,682 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $773,218 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $758,057 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $743,194 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $729,573 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $715,268 +2% |
| 2001 | $7,157 +1.9% | $701,244 +2% |
| 2000 | $7,027 | $687,495 |
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Neighborhood: 92672
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: San Clemente
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