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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,245 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,336
Subdivision Mission Village (Ma)
MLS Listing ID LG26168309
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Turnkey
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1931
Lot Size 3,698 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
If you have been waiting for a truly special home within walking distance of everything that makes downtown San Juan Capistrano so desirable, this is it. Just steps from Los Rios Street, River Street Marketplace, coffee shops, restaurants, the Mission, the Basilica, the train station, and the heart of historic downtown, this is a location that simply cannot be recreated. Homes in this part of San Juan Capistrano rarely come to market. Many are quietly passed from one generation to the next. Set on a prominent corner lot directly across from the San Juan Capistrano Library, the home enjoys a front-row seat to one of California's most historic communities. From your own courtyard, you can hear the church bells ring—a simple but unforgettable reminder of just how special this setting is. The architecture reflects the craftsmanship and character of another era, with graceful arched walls, open-beam ceilings, original lath-and-plaster construction, hardwood floors, and a classic clay tile roof. A formal dining room, separate family room with walls of glass, and thoughtfully designed living spaces create a home equally suited for entertaining or quiet everyday living.
Nearly every window offers another glimpse of San Juan Capistrano—the historic architecture, mature landscaping, neighborhood activity, and timeless surroundings that make this part of town so distinctive. Two separate courtyard environments extend the living outdoors. One is enclosed and intimate, allowing the interior living spaces to flow naturally outside. The second is surrounded by mature privacy hedges and stone walls, creating a peaceful retreat in the middle of town.
Leave the car at home. Walk to morning coffee. Stroll to dinner. Visit the Mission. Wander Los Rios Street. Meet friends at River Street. Catch the train. Enjoy the festivals, traditions, and events that make San Juan Capistrano unlike anywhere else in Orange County.
This is more than a home in downtown San Juan Capistrano. It is an opportunity to live within the history, culture, and everyday rhythm of the city itself. A truly irreplaceable property in one of California's most storied locations.
Location
State CA
County Orange
Area Ma - Mission Area
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level
Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Gas
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas
Fireplace Yes
Appliance 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood
Laundry In Garage
Exterior
Parking Features Attached Carport, Concrete, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Block, Chain Link
Pool None
Community Features Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Horse Trails, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights, Courtyard, Hills, Landmark, Neighborhood
Roof Type Clay,Tile
Accessibility None
Porch Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, Tile, Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description 0-1 Unit/Acre, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped
Dwelling Type House
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Spanish
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Construction Status Turnkey
Schools
School District Capistrano Unified
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 12420230
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System,Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange
Special Listing Condition Standard
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