Hidden away on one of south San Clemente’s hardly-traveled streets, this canyon-adjacent duplex offers amazing optionality and a lifestyle unmatched. Located right on the border where the central San Clemente zone meets prime Southwest (a premiere pocket on the south side of Avenida Del Mar), this beachy duplex is really rare to come by in such an exceptional location. About a 10-minute walk from the front door to locals’ favorite sandy T-Street beach or straight down Cazador Ln to the SC pier and restaurants, or an easy walk right over to the main street at Avenida Del Mar (less than half a mile to all). Walkability to all the area has to offer is key to this property. Upon arrival, the structure appears as a beachy single family residence but offers two single-level units attached by one wall. Each unit is made up of one generous bedroom, one updated bathroom, one garage, a galley kitchen just off the cozy living room with a gas fireplace, & separate outdoor living areas unique to each side. Each unit offers their unique perks with slightly different floor plans & arrangements. The unit on the right was recently updated throughout with new LVP flooring, vinyl windows, ceiling fans, wired speakers, recessed lighting, window treatments, dutch door, quartz hearth, shaker doors & hardware, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, cabinets, backsplash, & fixtures. A newly-updated bathroom with shiplap, tile & fixtures services the unit. Newer French doors lead outside to a redone lounging / dining patio with a large built-in gas fire pit, built-in surround seating, & mature landscaping. The unit to the left offers front-loaded outdoor living with a gated entry courtyard & patio. This area is very private. Updated within the last 10 years on this side including windows, recessed lighting, window treatments, polished concrete floors, fixtures, & doors. An updated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, cabinets, backsplash, & fixtures compliments the updated bathroom with subway tile, granite counters & fixtures. More space in the back creates opportunity for another private patio or private yard (currently unimproved). Walk out your front door(s) to the beach & play volleyball at the public courts nearby, take the 2.5 mile beach trail to many newer cafes, bars, ocean-view restaurants, & the iconic SC Pier. Glassy morning beach break surfing just out front or a quick & fun bike ride to world-class surf at Trestles.
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$1,531,100
256 Avenida Madrid, San Clemente, CA 92672
--beds
--baths
1,152sqft
Duplex
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$1,531,100 Zestimate®
$1,329/sqft
$4,277 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 10, 2025 at 04:53pm
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25123346
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen
- Flooring: Concrete, See Remarks, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Outside, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Parking
Features
- Levels: Two,One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Fair Condition,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Ocean Side Of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 05810508
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Ranch
- Property subtype: Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Drywall, Concrete, Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park
Location
- Region: San Clemente
- Subdivision: Other
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$1,531,100