Sold
2801 Corte Esmeralda sold on September 7, 2022 for $2,250,000, 10% below the $2,500,000 asking price after 15 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
2801 Corte Esmeralda, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,418 sq ft
- 8,190 sq ft lot
- Built 1996
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$2,250,000
Subdivision Crest
This home has a newer listing: MLS OC23011169 (Sold).
The home
About 2801 Corte Esmeralda
Enjoy resort living in this estate home perched elegantly behind the gate guarded exclusive community of Marblehead San Clemente. This incredible property benefits from an inviting resort-style backyard featuring a sparkling pool/spa, outdoor fire pit, and built-in barbecue. with spacious grounds, the home features approximately 3418 square feet, and showcases five bedrooms (including a luxurious lower level full suite), open, flowing living spaces, and a great room with oversized doors that merge with the outdoor space. Voluminous ceilings, gleaming new flooring, and high-end finishes are among the thoughtful design elements incorporated for the most discerning buyers. Designed for effortless entertaining, and located on a single loaded, quiet culdesac, with a neighbor on one side only. Additional highlights of this premier residence include a completely updated new pool and backyard (2021), 3-car garage, new tankless water heater (2022), solar power, high capacity emergency generator, and new pool heater including all supporting equipment (2021). Walkable to the neighborhood elementary school, and located in close proximity to downtown San Clemente, as well as world class beaches, fabulous restaurants and shops, this home is truly the ultimate in resort living near the beach!
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 an 8,190-square-foot 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 and canyon 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
- OC22161168
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,418
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,190
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.188
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek A Boo, Valley
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $217
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- The Crest
- Parcel Number
- 67922143
- On Market Date
- 2022-07-22
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Concrete, Vinyl, 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
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt Water
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Crest (CRES)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Management, Guard, Security, Trails
- Security
- Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Security Guard
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 | |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000 | |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Sold | $1,360,000 | Coldwell Banker Realty |
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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
- 450
- Median price
- $1,982,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $820
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent San Clemente sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 320 Camino San Clemente | Oct 29, 2026 | $1,350,000 | 1,204 | $1,121 | 0 |
| 29 Via Cartama | Oct 23, 2026 | $2,250,000 | 3,112 | $723 | 43 |
Schools
Schools for 2801 Corte Esmeralda
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Marblehead
- Middle
- Shorecliff
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Erin Valovich of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Sep 7, 2022 at 1:09 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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