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42 Optima sold on December 6, 2021 for $1,326,000, 10.6% above the $1,199,000 asking price after 24 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
42 Optima, San Clemente, CA 92672
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,690 sq ft
- 3,420 sq ft lot
- Built 1991
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$1,326,000
Subdivision Richmond Pointe
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,325,000
The home
About 42 Optima
Just in time for the very best season for spectacular ocean view sunsets, your perfect OCEAN VIEW home is available! Welcome to 42 Optima, a fabulous residence offering the very best of gorgeous coastal living. Here stunning Catalina sunsets and blue water vistas call to you from both levels of the home … days are brighter and twilight is a magical time. Comfort and design meld beautifully and the savvy floor plan and soaring ceilings keep the home airy and bright. The center-island kitchen features solid wood cabinetry and tiled counters as well as a breakfast nook. A formal dining area makes every meal special and the living room offers a cozy fireplace - perfect for chillier evenings. Two upstairs generously-sized guest bedrooms are at the front of the home and are served by a spacious hall bathroom. Your new OCEAN VIEW master retreat features dramatic vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet, plus en suite with dual sinks and separate shower/toilet area. Savor those gorgeous vistas on the brand new deck off of your master while enjoying your morning coffee or your favorite beverage in the evening. The home's location next to a greenbelt means only 1 neighbor, and your new back yard space offers room for a spa/water feature plus entertaining area - all with rare sit-down unobstructed panoramic ocean views. And with NONE of the freeway noise that's typical with so many San Clemente ocean view homes, it's QUIET and peaceful! Richmond Pointe is part of the master-planned community of Rancho San Clemente, close to schools and parks and the all-new Lifetime Fitness, plus access to miles of stunning trails along the famed Ridgeline Trail, and just minutes to beaches and freeways… your best life starts here!
Property details for 42 Optima
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Richmond Pointe neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,690 square feet of living space on a 3,420-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1991. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 690-601-44. Highlights include ocean and coastline views, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and Mediterranean architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC21188301
- Year Built
- 1991
- Builder
- Richmond American
- Builder Model
- Alterraa
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,690
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,420
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0785
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Catalina, Coastline, Harbor, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees Woods, Water
- HOA Dues
- $88
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Richmond Pointe Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 69060144
- On Market Date
- 2021-10-12
- Zoning
- R-1
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $138 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Patio Home
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Zero Lot Line
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Deck, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, On Street
- Fencing
- Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Richmond Pointe (RP)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Picnic Area, Playground, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $150
- Second HOA Name
- Rancho San Clemente Community
The record
Property History for 42 Optima
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2021 | Sold | $1,326,000 | |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 42 Optima
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
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
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 194 of 197 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 10 of 197.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421092000, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.0 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 108 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.
Richmond Pointe home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $1,325,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $844
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 Richmond Pointe sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Finca | Sep 29, 2026 | $1,350,000 | 1,914 | $705 | 12 |
| 6 Gema | Jul 24, 2026 | $1,725,000 | 2,045 | $844 | 10 |
| 25 Gema | Jun 11, 2026 | $1,195,000 | 1,206 | $991 | 15 |
| 31 Optima | May 11, 2026 | $1,325,000 | 1,799 | $737 | 0 |
| 19 Finca | Apr 1, 2026 | $1,175,000 | 1,206 | $974 | 5 |
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Schools
Schools for 42 Optima
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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Listing information updated Mar 22, 2022 at 8:05 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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