This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
$2,440,000
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/1
Property Description
Live with the ocean at your feet in this classic beachfront cottage, nestled within the private, resident-owned enclave of Capistrano Shores-one of San Clemente's most iconic coastal communities. With only 90 individually styled homes, this guard-gated neighborhood offers a rare blend of character, privacy, and uninterrupted sand access. Set directly on the water, the thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home spans approximately 1,344 square feet and captures the essence of everyday ease at the edge of the Pacific. Vaulted ceilings, a breezy open floorplan, and sliding glass doors frame panoramic views of crashing waves and wide-open sky, blurring the line between indoors and out. A vine-covered arbor leads to a Dutch door entry, revealing a sunlit interior filled with timeless charm-from the inviting white brick fireplace and open living area to the white-on-white kitchen with solid-surface countertops, ample cabinetry, and an island made for morning coffee, casual meals, and conversation that lingers. The primary suite offers a quiet retreat with mirrored wardrobes, dual vanities, a soaking tub, and separate shower, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or creative space. Every inch of the home is thoughtfully composed to elevate daily living, with recent upgrades including a newer roof (2023), freshly painted exterior, and a reinforced rock wall supported by rebar and concrete for long-term stability. Outdoors, the experience unfolds across a spacious oceanfront deck with built-in fire pit, integrated seating, and a built-in BBQ connected to a direct gas line-no tanks required. Solid, well-constructed steps lead down to the sand, offering a private connection to the shoreline. A beach shower, now thoughtfully relocated to the front of the home for convenience, complements the practical touches found throughout, including timer-controlled irrigation for the front landscaping and a laundry room with generous storage. Whether you're hosting sunset dinners, spending long afternoons in the sun, or enjoying the quiet rhythm of an early morning tide, this home is designed to move with the pace of the sea. Moments from the Outlets at San Clemente, local parks, scenic coastal trails, and I-5 access, it offers not only a rare setting-but a front-row seat to a life fully inhabited.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1880 N El Camino Real #41
General
- Sold For: $2,440,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC25072910
- Added to Site: 332 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, In Living Room
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pets Permitted, Management, Security
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Patio, Open Patio, Wraparound
Parking
- Parking: Assigned, On-Site, Parking Space, Private
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Capistrano Shores MHP (CSM)
- Driving Directions: From I-5, Head southwest on E Avenida Pico toward Avenida Navarro, Turn right onto N El Camino Real, turn left on Avenida Estacion
School Information
- School District: Capistrano Unified
- Elementary School: LASPAL
- Middle School: BERNIC
- High School: SANCLE
Community
- Community Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Storm Drains
- Assoc. Name: Capistrano Shores
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Manufactured On Land
- Construction: Frame
- Foundation: Pier Jacks
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Blinds, Double-Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens
- Doors: Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Disability Access: No Interior Steps
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,344
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Turnkey
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic, Pier, Water, White Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0729
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level with Street, Park Nearby, Walking Street, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Glass, Vinyl
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,815.48
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed and Sold by Inhabit Real Estate, Doug Echelberger
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 1880 N El Camino Real #41
School District:Capistrano Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Marblehead Elementary School 2410 Via Turqueza, San Clemente, CA 92673 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Shorecliffs Middle School 240 Via Socorro, San Clemente, CA 92672 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
San Clemente High School 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1880 N El Camino Real #41
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2025
Sold
$2,440,000
-7.92%
MLS
4/12/2025
Price Reduced
$2,650,000
-8.46%
MLS
4/03/2025
Listed
$2,895,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1880 N El Camino Real #41, San Clemente, CA 92672 (MLS# OC25072910) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,440,000 on June 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 1880 N El Camino Real #41? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Clemente Central? You can browse all San Clemente Central real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

