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2885 Riachuelo sold on September 29, 2025 for $1,180,000, 9.2% below the $1,299,000 asking price after 18 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

2885 Riachuelo, San Clemente, CA 92673

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,557 sq ft
  • 0.27-acre lot
  • Built 1989
$1,180,000

MLS# OC25177521

Subdivision Veracruz

5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,685,000

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The home

About 2885 Riachuelo

Incredible Opportunity in Forster Ranch!

Don’t miss this rare chance to own a single-level home on a huge, flat 11,625 sq ft lot in one of San Clemente’s most desirable neighborhoods—Forster Ranch! This is one of the lowest-priced homes in the area, offering unbeatable value and endless potential.

With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,557 sq ft of living space, this fixer-upper is perfect for those looking to customize and create their dream home. Whether you’re an investor, a first-time buyer, or ready to build your forever home, the possibilities here are endless.

Enjoy the coastal lifestyle with bike rides to the beach and take advantage of the top-rated Truman Benedict Elementary and Bernice Ayer Middle School, just a short walk away. You’ll also love the proximity to community parks, greenbelts, hiking trails, and tennis courts.

Plenty of room for a pool, ADU, or expanded outdoor entertaining space—this oversized lot is a rare find! No Mello-Roos, low HOA, and just minutes to downtown San Clemente, shops, restaurants, and world-class surf.

Location. Lot size. Lifestyle. Value. This one checks all the boxes—don’t wait!

Property details for 2885 Riachuelo

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Veracruz neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It offers 1,557 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 680-383-11. Highlights include hill views, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 0.27-acre lot, and Mediterranean architecture. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.

Specifications

Home Details

At a glance

Price
$1,180,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,557 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.2669 Acres
Year Built
1989
MLS® Number
OC25177521
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$140 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Estimated

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25177521
Year Built
1989
Living Area (sq ft)
1,557
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
11,625
Lot Size (acres)
0.2669
Levels
One
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Hills, Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$140
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Veracruz
Parcel Number
68038311
On Market Date
2025-08-07
Listing Terms
Trust

Interior Features

Interior Features
Block Walls, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary
Appliances
Gas Cooktop
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Accessibility
No Stairs

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean, Traditional
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Patio
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Pool Features
None
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Veracruz (VER)
Community Features
Curbs
Association Amenities
Trails
Security
Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors

The record

Property History for 2885 Riachuelo

DateEventPriceNote
Sep 29, 2025 Sold $1,180,000
Aug 7, 2025 Listed for sale $1,299,000

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

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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
18
Median per sq ft
$787

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 20, 2025 to Sep 20, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Recent Veracruz sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
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
2885 Riachuelo Sep 29, 2025 $1,180,000 1,557 $758 18

Schools

Schools for 2885 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 Sandra Marquez of Re/Max Coastal Homes

Listing information updated Sep 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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