The story
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 homes 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 throughoutideal 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.
