$1,895,000

First time on the market in over 50 years for a reason, this home has been loved & enjoyed by its owners for decades. Well-positioned on an ocean-view terrace high on the hillside above Broadmoor, this beyond-desirable home is sure to intrigue those in pursuit of a single-level with major… Read More views. Offering several values: No HOA, ranch-style floor plan all on one level (4 beds & 2 baths) with an open atrium courtyard entry, ideally positioned on a quiet single-loaded side street lined with other significant custom estates, underground power (no power lines), newer presidential comp roof, rain gutters tied into upgraded site drainage/hardscaping, & Andersen windows/doors - this property really hits on several desirable value measures. Truly amazing views being higher on the hill of distant rolling hills, major sunsets, Saddleback mountain, ocean, Dana Headlands & harbor framed by a picture window in the dining room. A classic ranch style elevation with a large grassy yard, stone cladding, mature landscaping, & newer vinyl fencing with one side offering generous space & double vinyl doors for potential golf cart parking & convenient storage (large lockable storage shed included). The open air atrium patio offers access via multiple sliders to the family room, living room, & guest bedroom wing. The living & dining rooms feature picture windows & sliders showcasing the stunning views beyond, all warmed by a central fireplace. Recently updated, the kitchen offers crispy white shaker cabinetry, backsplash tile, stainless appliances, & quartz counter tops with peninsula bar seating all open to the family room. The main living spills out to both the rear lounging patio & atrium. A spacious primary suite offers major views, especially from bed when waking up toward the ocean horizon & Dana Point harbor. Three guest bedrooms at the end of the hallway share a full guest bathroom - all finished in LVP flooring throughout the entire interior. Occupying a large 8,190 SF lot, this property offers tremendous outdoor space with room for expansion, off-street parking, & a 2-car garage (laundry in garage). Central to all that Dana Point & San Clemente have to offer: new restaurants, great schools, trail systems, world-class surf, oceanfront beach trail / bike paths, shopping, the nearby Outlet mall, SC Pier, amazing beach access along the whole stretch of coast, & the forthcoming DP Harbor remodel currently underway. Truly an opportunity to be someone’s next forever home. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 26, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,965

Lot Size

0.19 Acres

Year Built

1967

MLS Number

OC26181771

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CityStreet, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Freezer, GasCooktop, Disposal, GasOven, IceMaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, VentedExhaustFan, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterHeater

Building

Built in 1967, Living area: 1965.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Building faces Southeast, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Entry location: Front Center, Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete, Stone, Stucco

Community

Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Park, StormDrains, StreetLights, Suburban, Sidewalks, WaterSports

Cooling

None

Disclosures

DeathOnProperty3Yrs

Accessibility Features

SafeEmergencyEgressFromHome, NoStairs, Parking

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: RearPorch, Brick, Concrete, Enclosed, Open, Patio, WrapAround, Lighting, RainGutters

Fence

GoodCondition, Vinyl

Fireplaces

Gas, GasStarter, LivingRoom, Masonry, RaisedHearth

Floors

Vinyl

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

ForcedAir, Fireplaces, NaturalGas

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

BreakfastBar, CeilingFans, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, QuartzCounters, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks, Storage, TileCounters, AllBedroomsDown, GalleyKitchen, MainLevelPrimary, PrimarySuite

Laundry

WasherHookup, GasDryerHookup, InGarage

Lot

0.188 acres, ZeroToOneUnitAcre, BackYard, FrontYard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, RectangularLot, SprinklerSystem, StreetLevel, Trees, Walkstreet

Parking

2 open parking spaces, 4 total parking spaces, Concrete, DirectAccess, DrivewayLevel, DoorSingle, Driveway, GarageFacesFront, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Private, OneSpace, SideBySide

Pool

None

Property

UpdatedRemodeled, Turnkey, Other structures: Sheds, Storage, CityLights, Coastline, Harbor, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley, TreesWoods, Water

Roof

Composition, Shingle, SeeRemarks

Sewer

PublicSewer, Unknown

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 69012507, Lot: 70

Utilities

CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, UndergroundUtilities, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, Standard

Windows

Blinds, Drapes, InsulatedWindows, Screens

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