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523 VIA EL RISCO sold on January 23, 2013 for $800,000, 0.1% above the $799,300 asking price after 414 days on the market; it was first listed at $824,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold · Jan 23, 2013

523 VIA EL RISCO, San Clemente, CA 92673

  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,652 sq ft
  • 10,026 sq ft lot
  • Built 2000

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$800,000

MLS# S682679

This home has a newer listing: MLS OC19184105 (Sold).

The home

About 523 VIA EL RISCO

JUST REDUCED TO $799,300 Welcome to Talega! This San Rafael home is highly up graded and well-designed with 3652sqft. Including: 5 spacious bed rooms, 3 full bath rooms, one half bath room, crown molding, marble base molding, formal dining room, separate living room with gas fire place and built in book shelves, great room with wood burning fire place and built in entertainment center , gourmet kitchen, walk in pantry, stainless steel appliances, 1 year old dish washer, 5 burner gas stove, range hood, 2 ovens, microwave, custom cabinets with granite counter tops, 3 balconies (2 with views of the ocean), 3 walk in closets (2 in the master bed room), walk in linen closet, wood French doors, custom shutters, drapes and blinds, new water heater, 2 door (3 car garage), RV parking, and an extra -long paver driveway. The rear yard includes: a paver yard, bocce ball court, island bar-b-que, patio with an unobstructed view of the 17th hole and green of the Talega Golf Course.

Property details for 523 VIA EL RISCO

This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the San Rafael neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 3,652 square feet of living space on a 10,026-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2000. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 701-082-06. Highlights include mountain and golf course views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, air conditioning, and Mediterranean architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
S682679
Year Built
2000
Builder
Brookfield Builders
Builder Model
San Rafael
Living Area (sq ft)
3,652
Living Area Source
Owner
Lot Size (sq ft)
10,026
Lot Size (acres)
0.23
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
12
View
Golf Course, Mountains, Valley
Private Pool
Yes
HOA Dues
$178
HOA Frequency
Monthly
Parcel Number
70108206
Listing Terms
Short Sale

Interior Features

Interior Features
Balcony, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Paneling Wainscoting, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry
Appliances
Built In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Dual
Fireplace
Electric, Gas, Gas Starter, Great Room, Wood Burning
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Custom Coverings
Doors
French Doors
Accessibility
None

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Block, Slab
Lot Features
Cul De Sac, Irregular Lot, On Golf Course
Patio and Porch
Covered, See Remarks
Parking
Door Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Rv Access Parking
Fencing
Partial, Wrought Iron
Pool Features
None, Association
Spa
None
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Water
See Remarks
Utilities
Sewer Available, Water Connected

Community Features

Subdivision
San Rafael (SANR)
Community Features
Gutters, Street Lights
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Courts

The record

Property History for 523 VIA EL RISCO

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 9, 2019 Sold $1,280,000 Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Jan 23, 2013 Sold $800,000

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 523 VIA EL RISCO

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

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, 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 42 of 42 residential locations in this census block. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 42 of 42. Fixed wireless: T-Mobile, up to 100 Mbps, at 42 of 42.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320632001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 0.8 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 97 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
456
Median price
$1,982,000
Median days on market
11
Median per sq ft
$820

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 San Clemente sales

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507 Avenida Del Verdor Nov 4, 2026 $2,800,000 2,968 $943 16
3375 Paseo Halcon Nov 4, 2026 $985,000 1,352 $729 16
4130 Calle Isabella Nov 3, 2026 $33,875,000 12,854 $2,635 194
5137 Costa Rustico Nov 3, 2026 $1,950,500 2,594 $752 11

Schools

School District for 523 VIA EL RISCO

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.

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Listed by Michael Fox of Nextage American Pacific Rlty

Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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