Sold
2801 Corte Esmeralda sold on August 31, 2020 for $1,360,000, 2.4% below the $1,394,000 asking price after 237 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,450,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
2801 Corte Esmeralda, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,418 sq ft
- 0.25-acre lot
- Built 1996
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$1,360,000
Subdivision Crest
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC23011169 (Sold).
The home
About 2801 Corte Esmeralda
Wonderful location and design! You will want to entertain here! This home is located on a huge lot in the gate-guarded neighborhood of Marblehead. This corner lot home has an open-flow layout that begins from the front foyer, past the large open living room and continues through the upgraded kitchen and ends out the two huge sectional folding doors that open up to the gorgeous pool and outdoor entertainment area. The yard is complete with a built-in BBQ, and a covered TV viewing area. The gourmet kitchen features stainless Wolf and Subzero appliances (including a Subzero wine cooler) and granite countertops. Both the kitchen and formal living/dining room feature polished, stained concrete floors. The open concept family room has a 19 foot ceiling and a beautiful fireplace that is competed with a custom brick mantel. The master suite features a fireplace, access to a walk-out sundeck with a Peek-A-Boo ocean view and includes a large walk-in closet private bathroom. The upstairs also includes three additional bedrooms/office and one full bathroom. The down stairs has an additional bedroom with its own full bath that is tucked away off the main family room. Other upgrades include a Tank-less water heater with hot water circulation through out the home, solar panels, and a standby generator.
Property details for 2801 Corte Esmeralda
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Crest neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 3,418 square feet of living space on a 0.25-acre lot. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 679-221-43. Highlights include peek-a-boo ocean views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and air conditioning.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC20097995
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,418
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,000
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2525
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Ocean, Peek A Boo
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $217
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Highland
- Parcel Number
- 67922143
- On Market Date
- 2020-05-23
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $238.33 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Dual
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Shutters
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Crest (CRES)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Guard, Security, Trails
- Security
- Security Gate, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Security Guard
- Second HOA Dues
- $64
The record
Property History for 2801 Corte Esmeralda
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2023 | Sold | $2,240,000 | RE/MAX TerraSol |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Sold | $2,250,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Sold | $1,360,000 | |
| May 23, 2020 | Relisted | $1,450,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2801 Corte Esmeralda
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
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
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 133 of 133 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 58 of 133.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421121023, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.6 miles away (ChargePoint, 1 DC fast port). 115 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.
Recent San Clemente sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
School District for 2801 Corte Esmeralda
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 Katrina Crane of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 6:25 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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