




26151 Via California, Dana Point, CA, 92624
About This Home
Located in the sought-after Capistrano Beach bluff neighborhood just above Doheny State Beach, 26151 Via California presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile coastal duplex with Pacific Ocean views, multi-generational flexibility, and income-producing potential. The neighboring mirror-image property was transformed from a duplex into a stunning single-family residence, highlighting the flexibility and future potential this property offers. Unit A is an approximately 2,300 sq ft two-story residence featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with ocean views from the dining area, primary suite, west-facing patio, and private upper balcony. The main level offers new tile flooring, fresh Benjamin Moore paint, a spacious living room with fireplace, upgraded kitchen with custom soft-close cabinetry, designer backsplash, premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, additional dining area, upgraded bathroom with GRAFF fixtures and Stone Forest basalt sink, laundry room with built-ins, and direct-access attached garage with Spartaflex flooring and extensive storage. The private outdoor space is designed for entertaining with a custom BBQ island, side burner, beverage cooler, fire table, cantilever umbrella, and landscaped patio creating an ideal indoor-outdoor coastal lifestyle. Schonbek chandeliers add to the home’s elevated design. Upstairs, the primary suite features a spa-inspired bathroom with soaking tub, walk-in shower, ocean-view retreat or office space, and private balcony. Secondary bedrooms feature designer accent walls and frosted glass closet doors. An additional upstairs bathroom includes dual vanity, rain shower, GRAFF fixtures, and Mr. Steam wellness features. Unit B is approximately 1,550 sq ft and offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, detached 2-car garage, remodeled bathrooms, plantation shutters, and updated flooring throughout—ideal for extended family, guests, or executive rental income. Extensive upgrades include PEX repipe, separate tankless water heaters, new Lennox furnaces, updated Milgard and Simonton windows and doors, CertainTeed Presidential Shake roof, smooth Santa Barbara stucco, seamless gutters, whole house fan, upgraded insulation, Belgard pavers, drip irrigation, stone veneer detailing, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Located moments from Dana Point Harbor, beaches, blufftop trails, coastal restaurants, and world-class surfing, this turnkey property offers a rare blend of ocean-close living, flexibility, and coastal investment potential.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Materials
- Roof: Shake
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Duplex
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Disposal,Gas Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Water Softener,Tankless Water Heater,Water Heater
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Closet,Laundry Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan,Bathtub,Dual Sinks,Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures,Multiple Shower Heads,Remodeled,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Tub Shower,Upgraded
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Features
- Built-in Features,Balcony,Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Quartz Counters,Recessed Lighting,All Bedrooms Up,Primary Suite,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Door features: Double Door Entry,Sliding Doors
- Window features: Blinds,Bay Window(s),Plantation Shutters
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile
- Fireplace features: Gas,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,No One Above,No One Below
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Whole House Fan
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 3,850 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Self-closing Cabinet Doors,Self-closing Drawers
Master Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 69137229
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Brick,Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Coastline,Neighborhood,Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Coastline,Ocean
Lot
- Lot size: 5,484 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre,Drip Irrigation/Bubblers,Rectangular Lot,Sprinkler System
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete,Door-Multi,Direct Access,Driveway,Driveway Up Slope From Street,Garage,Shared Driveway,Garage Faces Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $15,144 | $181,728 |
| Home Insurance * | $313 | $3,756 |
| Property Taxes | $1,597 | $19,164 |
| Electricity | $825 | $9,906 |
| Total | $17,879 | $214,548 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Contingent | $2,995,000 |
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 |
| 2026-07-06 | Pending sale | $2,995,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Contingent | $2,995,000 |
| 2026-06-08 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000 |
| 2017-09-09 | Listing removed | $3,300 |
| 2017-09-07 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2017-03-23 | Sold | $1,275,000 |
| 2016-09-13 | Pending sale | $1,299,000 |
| 2016-09-12 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 |
| 2016-09-10 | Pending sale | $1,299,000 |
| 2016-09-05 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 |
| 2011-06-11 | Listing removed | $2,035 |
| 2011-05-21 | Listed for rent | $2,035 |
| 2011-04-09 | Listing removed | $2,000 |
| 2011-04-02 | Listed for rent | $2,000 |
| 2010-07-24 | Listing removed | $829,900 |
| 2010-07-18 | Listed for sale | $829,900 |
| 2010-06-11 | Listing removed | $988,000 |
| 2010-02-27 | Listed for sale | $988,000 |
| 2009-12-03 | Listing removed | $988,000 |
| 2009-11-01 | Price change | $988,000 |
| 2009-10-09 | Price change | $998,000 |
| 2009-09-08 | Price change | $999,888 |
| 2009-08-27 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
| 2000-08-08 | Sold | $500,000 |
