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521 Via El Risco sold on July 2, 2015 for $925,000, 4.5% below the $969,000 asking price after 254 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,029,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
521 Via El Risco, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,400 sq ft
- 7,418 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$925,000
Subdivision San Rafael
The home
About 521 Via El Risco
Corporate relocation owned property. Beautifully upgraded home located at the end of a large cul-de-sac and backing to the Talega Golf Course. Upgrades include ceramic tile flooring throughout much of the downstairs; granite counters, including a large island in the spacious kitchen plus stainless steel appliances; a large family room with built-ins, plantation shutters & crown moulding. There is a downstairs bedroom (which is currently configured for an office) and 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs, the master suite overlooks the golf course & has a large master bathroom with separate tub & shower. 2 additional bedrooms and a small alcove complete the upstairs. The back yard looks out on the golf course & trees for a tranquil setting.
Property details for 521 Via El Risco
This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the San Rafael neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 3,400 square feet of living space on a 7,418-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 701-082-07. Highlights include golf course views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC14219314
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,400
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,418
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Golf Course
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $183
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Parcel Number
- 70108207
- On Market Date
- 2014-10-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, On Golf Course, Paved, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- San Rafael (SANR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The record
Property History for 521 Via El Risco
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2015 | Sold | $925,000 | |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Listed for sale | $1,029,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 521 Via El Risco
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 06059C0528J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Not in a fire hazard severity zone on the State Fire Marshal's map.
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
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
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 42 of 42 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 42 of 42. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 42 of 42.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320632001, 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). 97 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.
San Clemente home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 456
- Median price
- $1,982,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
School District for 521 Via El Risco
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Nancy Brown of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
Listing information updated Jul 24, 2023 at 4:10 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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