Sold
517 Via El Risco sold on October 23, 2015 for $980,000, 5.3% below the $1,035,000 asking price after 187 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,050,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
517 Via El Risco, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,552 sq ft
- 6,678 sq ft lot
- Built 2000
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$980,000
Subdivision San Rafael
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC22091905 (Sold).
The home
About 517 Via El Risco
GOLF COUSRE VIEWS! This beautifully maintained home is located on the 17th hole of the Fred Couples Championship Talega Golf course, with fairway and hillside views, located on a cul-de-sac, close to Vista Del Mar elementary and middle schools. This property has many desirable amenities including elegant rich wood cabinets, built-ins in family room & downstairs bedroom, upgraded windows at the entry & a beautiful wrought iron staircase. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, 2 ovens, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook & adjacent office. Open to the family room with cozy fireplace. Formal living with fireplace, dining room with butler’s pantry & wine frig. Downstairs bedroom makes for a great home office with a built in desk and Murphy bed. The backyard was designed for entertaining in mind, with a spacious patio, grass area and a BBQ island including a frig. Exterior has been recently painted. Upstairs to the luxurious master suite with golf course view & 3 additional bedrooms with attached baths. Fireplace-warmed Master suite includes crown molding, a walk in closet with built-ins & an enclosed deck for a retreat or gym. Master bath has dual vanities & a soaking tub. Relax on the master private deck & enjoy the golf course view.
Property details for 517 Via El Risco
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the San Rafael neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 3,552 square feet of living space on a 6,678-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 701-082-09. Highlights include hill and mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, air conditioning, and a turnkey home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC15076580
- Year Built
- 2000
- Builder
- Catellus
- Builder Model
- Model B Plan 2
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,552
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,678
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.153
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Golf Course, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $185
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Talega Maintenance
- Parcel Number
- 70108209
- On Market Date
- 2015-04-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Dual
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Rain Gutters
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, On Golf Course, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Deck, Porch
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Private
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- San Rafael (SANR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 517 Via El Risco
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Sold | $1,870,000 | Century 21 Award |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Sold | $980,000 | |
| Apr 9, 2015 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 517 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 517 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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Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:54 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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