Oceanfront Estate Sells for $33.9 Million
The San Clemente sale sets a new residential record for the city, topping a 2021 benchmark by $6,500.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Residential
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Christopher Redlich, former CEO of Marine Terminals Corp., sold the oceanfront estate at 4130 Calle Isabella for $33.9 million. The price tops the property's 2021 San Clemente record by $6,500 and works out to $2,635 per square foot.
Why it matters
The sale signals continued demand for high-end coastal property in San Clemente even as the estate's asking price had been cut from as much as $55 million in 2024 to $43 million before closing. For San Clemente residents and buyers, it sets a new local benchmark for luxury oceanfront real estate.
The residence is nearly 13,000 square feet on a 2.6-acre lot, and the sale price equals $2,635 per square foot, compared with a most recent listing of $43 million. The buyer's identity had not yet appeared in property records.
The players
Christopher Redlich
Redlich is the former CEO of Marine Terminals Corp. who bought the estate in 2021 and sold it at the record price.
Cotton Point Estates
Cotton Point Estates is a gated oceanfront community of 16 homes in San Clemente where the property is located.
The details
Plus Real Estate's Ariana Gaffoglio and Nicholas Duran listed the home, and The Agency's John Stanaland and Logan Montgomery brought the buyer. The home sits within Cotton Point Estates, a gated community of 16 homes, and includes a pool measuring 55 feet in length.
Timeline
2021: Redlich bought the home from Martin Colombatto, setting the prior San Clemente record.
2024: The property was listed for as much as $55 million.
November 5, 2026: The home traded for $33.9 million.
Market Landscape
The $33.9 million sale extends the 2021 San Clemente record for this same estate by $6,500, showing the property's value held and rose despite a listing price reduction from $55 million to $43 million. The result points to resilience at the top of the Orange County coastal luxury market.
Buyers and sellers considering oceanfront property in San Clemente now have a recent $2,635-per-square-foot benchmark to weigh against asking prices. The gated Cotton Point Estates community of 16 homes shows how limited inventory of this type can shape negotiations.
The takeaway
Oceanfront listings can lose asking price and still close at a record, so sellers and buyers should check recent comparable sales before setting expectations. Recent closings in gated coastal communities are the most reliable guide to current value.
Further reading
For more on local listings, explore Residential coverage for San Clemente.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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