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523 Via El Risco sold on October 9, 2019 for $1,280,000, 1.5% below the $1,299,000 asking price after 34 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,325,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
523 Via El Risco, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,531 sq ft
- 8,989 sq ft lot
- Built 2000
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$1,280,000
Subdivision San Rafael
The home
About 523 Via El Risco
Experience the essence of Talega’s carefree coastal lifestyle at this luxuriously upgraded and remodeled San Rafael home in San Clemente. Ensconced on a private homesite at the end of a cul-de-sac, the spacious residence comes equipped with twenty-seven solar panels, has only one direct neighbor and welcomes gorgeous unobstructed golf course views. Ample room allows for a long paver-finished driveway, a gated entry patio, a putting green, and a spectacular backyard with spa, fire pit, built-in seating, olive and citrus trees, and a custom BBQ bar. Reflecting today’s preferred design style, the interior is white, light and bright, with a double-height foyer, wood-look plank flooring, office nook, crown molding and fashionable lighting. The parlor features a fireplace and built-in window seat, and a built-in buffet enhances the dining room. Custom built-ins also complement the family room, where a fireplace and media center make evenings at home a true delight. Custom white Shaker cabinetry and quartz countertops refine an open kitchen that hosts an island, built-in desk, walk-in pantry, nook, French doors to the backyard, and stainless-steel KitchenAid appliances. Five bedrooms and four-and-one-half baths are featured in approximately 3,531 square feet, including a main-floor ensuite, a second floor ensuite, and a bedroom with balcony. Fabulous fairway, hill and light views are enjoyed in a master suite with deck, built-in dresser, two-sided walk-in closet and sumptuous bath.
Property details for 523 Via El Risco
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the San Rafael neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 3,531 square feet of living space on an 8,989-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 701-082-06. Highlights include hill and golf course views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC19184105
- Year Built
- 2000
- Builder
- Catellus
- Builder Model
- D
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,531
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,989
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2064
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 12
- View
- Golf Course, Hills, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $205
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Talega Maint
- Parcel Number
- 70108206
- On Market Date
- 2019-08-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens, Stained Glass
- Doors
- French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Tile
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Paved, Private, Storage
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Above Ground, Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- San Rafael (SANR)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Golf Course, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Prewired, Security System, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 523 Via El Risco
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2019 | Sold | $1,280,000 | |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2013 | Sold | $800,000 | Nextage American Pacific Rlty |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 523 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
Schools for 523 Via El Risco
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Vista Del Mar
- Middle
- Vista Del Mar
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Doug Echelberger of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing information updated Jun 27, 2026 at 2:25 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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