$1,875,000
3Beds3Baths2,407SqFt
5606 Costa MaritimaSan Clemente, CA 92673Ridgemore
Sold
5503 Costa Escondida sold on September 8, 2026 for $1,800,000, at the asking price after 33 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
5503 Costa Escondida, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,407 sq ft
- 5,759 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
$1,800,000
Subdivision Ridgemore
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,749,750
The home
About 5503 Costa Escondida
GORGEOUS UPGRADES, PRIVATE LOT AND OWNED SOLAR! Beautifully upgraded Ridgemore home in the highly desirable Forster Highlands community. Set on a lot backing to a natural hillside, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a peaceful setting, wonderful privacy, and one of the community’s most sought-after floor plans. The inviting interior features a formal entry with vaulted ceilings, spacious living and dining areas, vinyl flooring, white shaker cabinetry, quartzite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, a full backsplash, and wine refrigerator. The kitchen opens comfortably to the main living spaces, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite offers hillside views, a private balcony, Milgard sliding door, and an en-suite bath with a relaxing jetted tub. Three secondary bedrooms, a full bath, and an upstairs laundry room complete the second level. Energy-efficient premium upgrades that enhance comfort while reducing monthly utility costs include owned 9 kW solar system including battery for added energy efficiency and owned whole-house SpringWell water filtration and water softening system providing high quality water throughout the home. The low-maintenance backyard is designed for outdoor enjoyment with artificial turf, custom brick hardscaping, accent lighting, a pergola, and built-in BBQ/kitchen area. Enjoy Forster Highlands amenities including pools, spas, clubhouse, tot lot, parks, tennis courts, and nearby award-winning schools. No Mello Roos.
Property details for 5503 Costa Escondida
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Ridgemore neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It offers 2,407 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 678-131-82. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,759-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $1,800,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,407 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,759 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2001
- MLS® Number
- OC26142351
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $325 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26142351
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,407
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,760
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1322
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $325
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Powerstone
- Parcel Number
- 67813182
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Fireplaces, High Efficiency
- Cooling
- Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 11
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
- Fencing
- Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ridgemore (RIDG)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
- Security
- Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 5503 Costa Escondida
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sold | $1,800,000 | |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,990 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Sold | $925,000 | Re/Max Coastal Homes |
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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.
Ridgemore home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,749,750
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $732
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Ridgemore sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5503 Costa Escondida | Sep 8, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 2,407 | $748 | 33 |
| 5117 Costa Rustico | Jul 9, 2026 | $1,700,000 | 2,332 | $729 | 6 |
| 5313 Camino Bosquecillo | Jul 6, 2026 | $1,799,500 | 1,991 | $904 | 1 |
| 5621 Costa Maritima | Jun 23, 2026 | $1,910,000 | 2,596 | $736 | 3 |
| 5607 Costa Maritima | Jun 22, 2026 | $1,535,000 | 2,196 | $699 | 7 |
Schools
Schools for 5503 Costa Escondida
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Truman Benedict
- Middle
- Bernice
- High
- San Clemente
- District
- Capistrano Unified
Living in San Clemente covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Holly McKhann of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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