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938 Rio Lindo sold on July 30, 2021 for $1,630,000, 2.5% above the $1,590,000 asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jul 30, 2021

938 Rio Lindo, San Clemente, CA 92672

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 2,982 sq ft
  • 6,500 sq ft lot
  • Built 2003

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$1,630,000

MLS# OC21119730

The home

About 938 Rio Lindo

Set on one of the largest lots in the community, 938 Rio Lindo is a truly stunning remodeled 4 bedroom residence offering the very best of gorgeous coastal living. Meticulously remodeled & upgraded throughout, the home is finished in gorgeous acacia hardwood flooring on both levels with carpet in the 3 guest rooms, along with all new interior paint & crisp white woodwork throughout. The soaring ceilings & an abundance of windows (which have all been updated) keep this home light & bright year-round. Your new home features a true Chef’s center island kitchen with professional-grade stainless steel appliances including built in range, wall oven, walk-in pantry, & custom pendant lighting. Directly off the kitchen, the super-sized family room has a custom stack stone fireplace finished with a custom distressed wood mantel, & the led recessed lighting is featured here & throughout the home. The super-family room was the builder's alternative to having a downstairs 5th bedroom & with the addition of just 2 walls, you can easily create one. The downstairs full bathroom has been completely remodeled in custom travertine stone & a large laundry room with sink completes the lower level. Upstairs, the oversized private main suite includes a sitting area & a completely remodeled en suite boasting custom-stained cabinetry, soaking tub, walk-in shower, & private toilet area all finished in granite & travertine - plus the linen closet & huge walk-in closet keep everything organized. Two of the upstairs bedrooms share a completely remodeled Jack-N-Jill bathroom & the 4th bedroom enjoys a private en-suite, also completely remodeled with custom stone finishes. The crown jewel of this home is the humongous backyard space - it was truly was made for entertaining! With summer officially here, the custom pool & spa are the star feature along with a firepit & a covered patio space with built-in heaters. Off to one side is another huge yard space with greenhouse & storage shed - so much opportunity here ... think sport court, play area, or he/she shed! It's all beautifully landscaped with multiple fruit trees & ultimate privacy. Other amazing features of this home include a fully PAID SOLAR system, solar pool system (equipment has been upgraded as well), & whole house filtration system. Harbor Ridge residents enjoy a private park & access to miles of hiking trails on the famed Ridgeline Trail. Minutes to schools, shops, beaches, & NO MELLO ROOS ... Your best life starts here!

Property details for 938 Rio Lindo

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Harbor Ridge neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,982 square feet of living space on a 6,500-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2003. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 688-231-38. Highlights include hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, central air, and an updated home.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC21119730
Year Built
2003
Builder
J.M. Peters
Builder Model
Plan 4
Living Area (sq ft)
2,982
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,500
Lot Size (acres)
0.1492
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
Hills
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$85
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Harbor Ridge HOA
Parcel Number
68823138
On Market Date
2021-06-25
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$135 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Raised Hearth
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
Roof
Spanish Tile
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered, Stone
Parking
Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Pool Features
Filtered, Gunite, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Salt Water
Spa
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private, Solar Heat
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
Public
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Harbor Ridge (HARR)
Community Features
Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Association Amenities
Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$150
Second HOA Name
Rancho San Clemente HOA

The record

Property History for 938 Rio Lindo

DateEventPriceNote
Jul 30, 2021 Sold $1,630,000
Jul 26, 2021 Status changed to Pending From Active Under Contract
Jul 1, 2021 Status changed to Active Under Contract From Active
Jun 25, 2021 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Jun 25, 2021 Listed for sale $1,590,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 938 Rio Lindo

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 06059C0529J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

Very 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

Fiber: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 9 of 279 residential locations in this census block. Fiber: AT&T, up to 1,000 Mbps, at 1 of 279. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 255 of 279.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421094000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.1 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 102 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
452
Median price
$1,972,500
Median days on market
11
Median per sq ft
$820

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent San Clemente sales

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47 Via Palacio Nov 2, 2026 $1,400,000 1,929 $726 45
20 Corte Pasillo Nov 2, 2026 $1,350,000 1,690 $799 6
123 Monte Vista 12 Oct 30, 2026 $1,418,000 1,000 $1,418 38
11 Via Santander Oct 30, 2026 $1,737,500 2,237 $777 12
130 Avenida Adobe Oct 29, 2026 $1,333,000 1,144 $1,165 5

Schools

Schools for 938 Rio Lindo

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Lobo
Middle
Bernice
High
San Clemente
District
Capistrano Unified

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Listed by Michelle Wilson of First Team Real Estate

Listing information updated Jul 30, 2021 at 2:05 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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