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2838 Riachuelo sold on September 17, 2024 for $1,594,000, at the asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
2838 Riachuelo, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,850 sq ft
- 9,900 sq ft lot
- Built 1987
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$1,594,000
Subdivision Veracruz
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,685,000
The home
About 2838 Riachuelo
Welcome to 2838 Riachuelo – a single-story gem that embodies the San Clemente lifestyle! This property offers a spacious 10,000-square-foot lot with 1,850 square feet of living space. Nestled in the highly desirable Forster Ranch community, within the Veracruz tract, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the one you've been waiting for. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by an abundance of natural light streaming through dual-pane windows, illuminating the open living area that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Cozy up to the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and enjoy the view of the large backyard. The kitchen is open and spacious, featuring high ceilings with beautiful skylights, upgraded fixtures, top-of-the-line appliances, and black granite countertops that enhance its modern design. The master bedroom is a stunning retreat with high ceilings and a spa-like bathroom that offers a truly unique experience. The secondary bathroom, easily accessible from the two other bedrooms, has been beautifully upgraded with designer finishes, including luxury tile and an upgraded vanity. This move-in-ready home includes a tankless water heater, a water softening system, and an oversized driveway with RV parking potential. Enjoy low HOA dues in a community that's just a stone's throw from Forster Ranch Community Park, as well as two excellent schools: Truman Benedict Elementary and Bernice Ayer Middle School.
Property details for 2838 Riachuelo
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Veracruz neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 1,850 square feet of living space on a 9,900-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 680-373-19. Highlights include a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and Spanish architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC24161391
- Year Built
- 1987
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,850
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 9,900
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2273
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $90
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Veracruz
- Parcel Number
- 68037319
- On Market Date
- 2024-08-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Ranch, Spanish
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Landscaped, Ranch, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Garage, Rv Potential, Rv Access Parking
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Veracruz (VER)
- Community Features
- Park, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 2838 Riachuelo
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 | Sold | $1,594,000 | |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Pending | |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Status changed to Pending | From Active Under Contract | |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,594,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 2838 Riachuelo
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 06059C0507J 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, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Inside a Seismic Hazard Zone for earthquake-induced landslides.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Dana Point quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. 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 31 of 31 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 31 of 31. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 31 of 31.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421114005, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 144 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.
Veracruz home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $1,685,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $787
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Nov 3, 2025 to Nov 3, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Veracruz sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1203 Llano | Sep 29, 2026 | $1,650,000 | 2,350 | $702 | 11 |
| 2833 Riachuelo | Sep 9, 2026 | $1,849,000 | 2,350 | $787 | 4 |
| 1205 Cerca | Mar 27, 2026 | $1,685,000 | 2,065 | $816 | 23 |
| 1200 Cerca | Jan 12, 2026 | $1,640,000 | 2,008 | $817 | 153 |
| 2878 Riachuelo | Nov 7, 2025 | $1,840,000 | 2,850 | $646 | 9 |
Schools
Schools for 2838 Riachuelo
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Truman Benedict
- Middle
- Bernice
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Brandon Halperin of Anvil Real Estate
Listing information updated Dec 4, 2024 at 9:14 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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