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2897 Riachuelo sold on September 5, 2018 for $830,000, 2.2% below the $849,000 asking price after 32 days on the market; it was first listed at $910,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2897 Riachuelo, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,043 sq ft
- 8,750 sq ft lot
- Built 1987
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$830,000
Subdivision Veracruz
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,685,000
The home
About 2897 Riachuelo
$50,000 PRICE REDUCTION!! Welcome to 2897 Riachuelo, a gorgeous remodeled single story residence offering the very best of fantastic coastal living. Here comfort & design meld beautifully & the open plan & soaring ceilings keep the home airy & bright. The beauty starts right from the front door as you enter to fabulous pitch & beam ceilings & large picture windows overlooking the oversized yard. The cook’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, & a place for everything in the abundant custom cabinetry. The adjacent formal dining room features dramatic pitched ceiling & a striking chandelier. Directly off the kitchen, the great room, w/vaulted ceilings & fireplace, offers plenty of space for family & friends. The formal living room also features a fireplace w/a beautiful custom granite surround & both dining & living rooms are finished in stunning sold hardwood flooring. A private master suite w/remodeled bathroom is on one side of the house & opens to the backyard & 2 other spacious guest rooms share a remodeled hall bath. Relax w/family & friends in the sprawling private yard & there’s even possible RV access along one side of the home. This coastal enclave is truly ready to move right in & is located in the Vera Cruz tract, an intimate neighborhood of just 58 home & part of the popular Forster Ranch community … close to schools & parks, access to miles of stunning trails & minutes to beaches & freeways – your best life starts here!!
Property details for 2897 Riachuelo
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Veracruz neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,043 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 680-383-05. Highlights include hill views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, an updated home, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC18149265
- Year Built
- 1987
- Builder
- Bird Development
- Builder Model
- Arista / A
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,043
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,750
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $90
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Forster Ranch
- Parcel Number
- 68038305
- On Market Date
- 2018-06-20
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Tray Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Blower Fan, Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Great Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Roller Shields, Screens, Tinted Windows
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Open, Patio
- Parking
- Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Potential
- Fencing
- Block, Security, Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Phone Connected
- Condition
- Additions Alterations, Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Veracruz (VER)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Picnic Area, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2897 Riachuelo
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2018 | Sold | $830,000 | |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Listed for sale | $910,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2897 Riachuelo
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 06059C0509K effective March 21, 2019. 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 16 of 16 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 16 of 16. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 16 of 16.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421114008, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.2 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 146 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.
Veracruz home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $1,685,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $787
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Veracruz sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1203 Llano | Sep 29, 2026 | $1,650,000 | 2,350 | $702 | 11 |
| 2833 Riachuelo | Sep 9, 2026 | $1,849,000 | 2,350 | $787 | 4 |
| 1205 Cerca | Mar 27, 2026 | $1,685,000 | 2,065 | $816 | 23 |
| 1200 Cerca | Jan 12, 2026 | $1,640,000 | 2,008 | $817 | 153 |
| 2878 Riachuelo | Nov 7, 2025 | $1,840,000 | 2,850 | $646 | 9 |
Schools
Schools for 2897 Riachuelo
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Truman Benedict
- Middle
- Bernice
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 10:11 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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