Welcome to the small and highly coveted enclave of Vista Del Gado! Designed by renowned architect Chris Abell, the home evokes the best of both worlds - a true Palm Springs vibe, combined with the feel of a contemporary beach house! The open floorplan features abundant...
Welcome to the small and highly coveted enclave of Vista Del Gado! Designed by renowned architect Chris Abell, the home evokes the best of both worlds - a true Palm Springs vibe, combined with the feel of a contemporary beach house! The open floorplan features abundant natural lighting, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and brick accent wall. 2 light-filled bedrooms both have access to the spacious rear patio with newly installed turf. The front patio is equally spacious and is positioned to take full advantage of the views of surrounding hills. The kitchen has been recently upgraded with all new premium appliances, reimagined cabinetry and hardware. Guest parking and a 1 car detached garage are just steps away. Vista Del Gado includes a saltwater pool and lush greenbelts, all in a prime location - minutes to the beach! A hidden gem in San Clemente, Vista Del Gado is more than a neighborhood - it really is a lifestyle that must be experienced in person. One visit, and you will want to make this your new home!
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Capistrano Beach, located between Dana Point Harbor and San Clemente, is a coastal and residential Dana Point neighborhood with blufftop views and a laid-back beach scene. The character concentrates around the Pacific Coast Highway at Palisades Drive, where surf shops, casual cafes, and ocean-view patios set the daily rhythm. Low-slung beach cottages and mid-century homes mix with newer hillside builds, many oriented toward the water. Pines Park frames the bluff with wide lawns and a long horizon line. Capistrano Beach Park and the shoreline paths keep the focus on sand, tide, and sunset light. Local staples like Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching and The Original Pancake House anchor the neighborhood’s familiar routines.
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Market insights
202 Del Gado Rd · $1,070,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,070,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,425,324. (33% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Quartz counters
High (9'+) ceilings
Ceiling fan
Recessed lighting
Brick walls
Open floor plan
Remodeled interior
Bedrooms
All bedrooms on main floor
Main floor primary bedroom
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Upgraded and remodeled bath
Shower in tub
Double sinks
Bathtub
Kitchen
Energy Star appliances
Gas range and gas oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Tankless water heater
Open kitchen to family room
Pots & pan drawers
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Remodeled kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry in closet
Stackable washer/dryer capable
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Exterior features
Back yard
Community/association pool
Association dog park
Home design
Single-story house
Attached property
One total story
Has a view
Parking
1 garage space
Additional guest and uncovered parking spaces
Construction
Block, vinyl and wood fencing
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Part of Vista Del Gado association
Monthly association fee
Association amenities: pool, dog park, clubhouse, trash service, grounds maintenance
Other
Community features include gutters, nearby golf course, biking and hiking paths, street lighting, sidewalks, suburban setting
Electricity and solar
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Positioned close to the coast, this thoughtfully updated mid-century modern bungalow sits in San Clemente’s architecturally significant Vista Del Gado community. Designed by renowned architect Chris Abel and limited to only 54 residences, the neighborhood blends iconic design with a laid-back coastal lifestyle. Residents enjoy being up the road from the beach, downtown San Clemente, and Dana Point via a paved trail along Pacific Coast Highway, with coffee shops, dining, and surf close at hand. Inside, the 912 sqft home has been tastefully remodeled and features wide-plank white oak LVP throughout, installed in 2024 and enhancing the home’s warmth. Gently vaulted ceilings with exposed beams create the signature “floating” effect found in Abel’s designs, while French doors open to a private front patio with views of the neighborhood and distant mountains. The open kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a large peninsula with bar seating, illuminated by mid-century inspired globe pendants. The primary bedroom, accented by a classic brick wall, opens to a tranquil back patio with composite decking, also accessible from the secondary bedroom via sliding glass doors. Additional features include central A/C (rare for this neighborhood), a cool roof, tankless water heater, dual-paned windows and doors, upgraded electrical panel, and a detached one-car garage nearby. The private community evokes the calm of a Palm Springs hideaway, complete with a solar-heated saltwater pool and lush, well-kept landscaping. Vista Del Gado homes rarely hit the market. This is a unique opportunity to own a true piece of California architecture near the coast in one of San Clemente’s most coveted enclaves.
CRMLS #OC24098433
Jun 20, 2024
Sold
$980,000
$1,075/sq ft
Jun 4, 2024
Pending
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May 26, 2024
Relisted
—
May 16, 2024
Listed
$949,000
$1,041/sq ft
Situated just a quarter mile from the beach, this charming mid-century modern bungalow is nestled in the highly sought-after Vista Del Gado community. With only 54 residences designed by acclaimed architect Chris Abel, the neighborhood seamlessly blends timeless architecture with a quintessential beach lifestyle. Residents can easily access San Clemente or Dana Point via the paved path along PCH, offering convenient access to beaches, dining, coffee shops, and nightlife. The private community exudes the tranquility of a peaceful Palm Springs enclave, complete with a solar-heated saltwater pool - an ideal spot for relaxation and unwinding. This turnkey 912 sqft bungalow has been remodeled with many upgrades. Enter through the gate to a spacious front patio perfect for lounging and easy entertaining, with views of the neighborhood and distant mountains. Indoor/outdoor living is easy through the French doors into the thoughtfully designed home which boasts beamed ceilings with dark accents, true to mid-century modernist architecture and creating a “floating” effect in the structure. A light and bright kitchen opens to the main living area with abundant storage space in white shaker cabinets, a large peninsula with bar seating illuminated by pendant lights, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. The generously-sized primary bedroom, warmed by an accent brick wall, leads to a private back patio with composite decking. The secondary bedroom also shares back deck access through a sliding door. The full bathroom is flooded with natural light and features dual vanities, a large manual vented skylight, and tasteful updates throughout. Other property offerings include central air conditioning (uncommon in this neighborhood), cool roof, tankless water heater, luxury vinyl flooring throughout, dual-paned windows and doors, upgraded electrical panel, and a detached 1-car garage closeby. Opportunities to own in this community are more than rare, making this offering a unique chance to own a mid-century timepiece in a community just steps away from all the treasures that San Clemente has to offer.
CRMLS #OC22217349
Nov 15, 2022
Listed
$800,000
$877/sq ft
Nov 14, 2022
Sold
$875,000
$959/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 2022
Sold
$875,000
$959/sq ft
CRMLS #OC20037798
Mar 23, 2020
Sold
$612,000
$671/sq ft
Mar 10, 2020
Relisted
—
Mar 7, 2020
Delisted
—
Feb 28, 2020
Listed
$599,000
$657/sq ft
CRMLS #OC17066425
May 30, 2017
Sold
$515,000
$565/sq ft
May 16, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 25, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 30, 2017
Listed
$515,000
$565/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1967
Sold
$16,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,634 (+11.7%)
$942,648 + $56,952
$999,600
2024
$9,519 (+2.7%)
$942,648 + $56,952
$999,600
2023
$9,266 (+34.5%)
$842,740 + $49,760
$892,500
2022
$6,888 (+1.7%)
$826,215 + $48,785
$875,000
2021
$6,773 (+11.9%)
$583,145 + $47,561
$630,706
2020
$6,050 (+5.3%)
$571,711 + $46,629
$618,340
2019
$5,745 (+2.2%)
$504,291 + $44,080
$548,371
2018
$5,624 (+481.4%)
$494,403 + $43,216
$537,619
2017
$967 (−29.9%)
$24,422 + $22,142
$46,564
2016
$1,379 (+79.6%)
$24,422 + $22,142
$46,564
2015
$768 (+1.2%)
$23,943 + $21,708
$45,651
2014
$759 (+1.5%)
$23,122 + $20,964
$44,086
2013
$748 (+1.1%)
$23,122 + $20,964
$44,086
2012
$740 (+5.1%)
$23,017 + $20,870
$43,887
2011
$704 (−1.4%)
$22,566 + $20,461
$43,027
2010
$714 (−5.1%)
$22,124 + $20,060
$42,184
2009
$753 (+5.9%)
$21,958 + $19,911
$41,869
2008
$711
$22,011 + $19,959
$41,970
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Finished Sq. Ft.
912
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
69122215
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
RML
PRD
Residential Medium-Low Density Zone
The RML land-use designation permits the development of medium-low-density residential development, including single-family detached, attached homes (including clustered homes), and townhomes. A maximum density of 7.0 units per gross acre and 10.0 units per net acre is allowed in this zone.
Zone overlays
Planned Residential District Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Nov 15, 2018 • Final
Mep combo
Install a new air conditioning unit.
HVAC
Jul 18, 2017 • Final
Reroof
Remove and replace the roofing with a built-up roofing system.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 85° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Clemente, CA • 92672
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Sun exposure
74/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 202 Del Gado Rd
$1,069,185
$815 under list price of $1.07M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $999K to $1.5M.