$3,000,000
About this home
It is rare that a property in a true historic district ever comes to market. Most of these iconic residences are passed quietly from one generation to the next. For only the second time in 53 years, this one-of-a-kind location is now available to the public. Resting on a prominent corner lot directly across from the San Juan Capistrano library and just steps from the Historic Mission Basilica, this extraordinary home places you in the very heart of downtown San Juan Capistrano. From your own courtyard, you can hear the church bells ring—an experience few will ever know. Architectural details reflect the timeless craftsmanship of another era: arched walls, open-beam ceilings, original lath and plaster, hardwood floors, and a classic clay tile roof. The home offers a formal dining room, a separate family room with walls of glass, and a layout designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday living. From nearly every window, the views tell the story of the historic city beyond the glass. The property offers two distinct courtyard settings—one enclosed, where indoor living becomes an outdoor experience, and the other framed by privacy hedges and stone walls, creating a serene and intimate retreat. A truly irreplaceable opportunity in one of California’s most storied locations.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3 full
- Living area
- 2,520 sq ft
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Block Walls, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Bedroom On Main Level, Instant Hot Water, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Levels
- Two
- Spa
- None
- Lot size
- 0.085 acres (3,700 sq ft)
- Pool
- None
- View
- Courtyard, Hills, Landmark, Neighborhood
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Year built
- 1931
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Area
- MA - Mission Area
- County
- Orange
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 131
- Listed
- 2026-01-22
- Terms
- Cash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional, FHA
- Parcel #
- 12420230
- MLS #
- LG26013992