Sold
5501 Costa Escondida sold on August 1, 2014 for $765,000, 2.2% below the $782,000 asking price after 71 days on the market; it was first listed at $789,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
5501 Costa Escondida, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,500 sq ft
- 5,802 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$765,000
Subdivision Ridgemore
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,749,750
The home
About 5501 Costa Escondida
Premier 4-bedroom (plus loft/bonus room) home, located on a very private, oversized premium lot within Ridgemore. Approx 2500 Sq. ft of open, functional living space. One bedroom w/full bathroom downstairs. Spacious kitchen with center island and bar seating. Family room w/ stone fireplace and sliding doors to backyard. Three bedrooms, plus loft, upstairs. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings. Central A/C. Amazing backyard, backing to the canyon and hills with nice views. Very private and tranquil feeling in backyard. No Mello-roos. Direct access to 2-car garage. Walking distance to the HOA pool/spa and the award winning schools of Forster Ranch!
Property details for 5501 Costa Escondida
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Ridgemore neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,500 square feet of living space on a 5,802-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 678-131-83. Highlights include canyon and hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC14100045
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,500
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,802
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.133
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canyon, Hills
- HOA Dues
- $223
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 67813183
- On Market Date
- 2014-05-28
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ridgemore (RIDG)
- Community Features
- Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 5501 Costa Escondida
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | Sold | $765,000 | |
| May 28, 2014 | Listed for sale | $789,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5501 Costa Escondida
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0526J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Clemente quadrangle, released June 21, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Clemente quadrangle, released June 21, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 455 of 457 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 314 of 457. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 255 of 457.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421123001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 113 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About San Clemente
San Clemente is the southernmost city in Orange County, founded in the 1920s by Ole Hanson as a Spanish Village by the Sea of white-stucco, red-tile-roofed homes overlooking the Pacific. Landmarks include the 1928 pier, the Beach Trail from North Beach to Calafia Beach, Avenida Del Mar, and the Capistrano Unified School District.
Ridgemore home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,749,750
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $732
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Ridgemore sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5503 Costa Escondida | Sep 8, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 2,407 | $748 | 33 |
| 5117 Costa Rustico | Jul 9, 2026 | $1,700,000 | 2,332 | $729 | 6 |
| 5313 Camino Bosquecillo | Jul 6, 2026 | $1,799,500 | 1,991 | $904 | 1 |
| 5621 Costa Maritima | Jun 23, 2026 | $1,910,000 | 2,596 | $736 | 3 |
| 5607 Costa Maritima | Jun 22, 2026 | $1,535,000 | 2,196 | $699 | 7 |
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Schools
Schools for 5501 Costa Escondida
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Truman Benedict
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Sean Grange of Star Real Estate / Seacliff
Listing information updated Jan 18, 2024 at 1:05 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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