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5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA sold on October 5, 2012 for $665,000, 1.5% below the $675,000 asking price after 56 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA, San Clemente, CA 92673
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,100 sq ft
- 6,425 sq ft lot
- Built 2001
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$665,000
Subdivision Ridgemore
7 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,799,500
The home
About 5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA
Highly Upgraded and Maintained Ridgemore Home Located In The Forster Highlands Community. Nestled at the End Of A Quiet Cul De Sac and Situated on a Large Pool Size Lot! Impressive Floor Plan with Architectural Detailing Throughout. The Home Features a Formal Living Room and a Formal Dining. Expansive Kitchen with a Island that Opens to the Family Room. Upstairs Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Plus A Loft Area & Upstairs Laundry Room. Other Highlights To This Gorgeous Home Include: Crown Molding Thru Out, Cased Windows, Warm Tone Interior Paint, Custom Built In's Thru-Out, Surround Sound, Custom Window Coverings & Wood Shutters, Central Air Conditioning, Storage Cabinets and Epoxy Floor Coating in Garage.
Property details for 5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Ridgemore neighborhood of San Clemente in Orange County. It has 2,100 square feet of living space on a 6,425-square-foot lot. The home was built in 2001. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 678-131-74. Highlights include hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, central air, and traditional architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- S708792
- Year Built
- 2001
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,100
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,425
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.147
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Hills
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $217
- Parcel Number
- 67813174
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Built In, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Range
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Doors
- French Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered, Porch
- Fencing
- Wood, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Sewer Connected
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ridgemore (RIDG)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
The record
Property History for 5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2012 | Sold | $665,000 | |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA
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 06059C0526J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
Very 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 455 of 457 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 314 of 457. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 255 of 457.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590421123001, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.7 miles away (Tesla Supercharger, 16 DC fast ports). 113 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.
Ridgemore home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $1,799,500
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $736
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 Ridgemore sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5137 Costa Rustico | Nov 3, 2026 | $1,950,500 | 2,594 | $752 | 11 |
| 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 |
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Schools
School District for 5516 COSTA ESCONDIDA
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 Sandra Marquez of Re/Max Coastal Homes
Listing information updated Oct 18, 2022 at 6:59 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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