Every now and then, a residence comes along that truly delivers on the promise of having it all. Welcome to this San Clemente estate, poised behind the prestigious gates of Talega’s exclusive Careyes enclave, where panoramic golf course views, privacy, refined enhancements, and an expanded floorplan set the stage for an extraordinary lifestyle. The grounds recall a private resort, with graceful palms rising over a backyard centered on a lagoon-inspired saltwater pool with water slide, Baja entry, sculptural rockscapes, and spa. Ocean breezes accompany al fresco dining within a custom pavilion featuring a dramatic fire and water element, seamlessly integrated with a built-in BBQ and beverage refrigerator. Nearly 10,237 square feet, the homesite extends indoor-outdoor living with an elevated front patio and, beyond a privacy door, a generous lawn and fireplace lounge for evenings under the stars. Inside, luxury continues across approximately 4,689 square feet, offering five ensuite bedrooms and five-and-one-half baths, complemented by a detached casita off the entry courtyard—ideal for an office, gym, or retreat. A second-floor bonus room expands possibilities, easily adaptable to an additional bedroom if desired. The foyer, opening through French doors to the courtyard, flows into a formal dining room crowned by a barrel ceiling and a great room anchored by a sandstone fireplace with views to both courtyard and backyard. A breakfast room connects to the outdoors and to a chef’s kitchen designed with beauty and function, featuring granite countertops, stained-wood cabinetry, a butler’s pantry, walk-in storage, and a built-in refrigerator alongside a professional Thermador range with six burners, two ovens, and griddle. For added convenience, the downstairs suite includes a custom bath with direct pool access. Secondary bedrooms are generous—one distinguished by twin Juliet balconies and a versatile study niche. The primary suite, oriented to golf course and hillside views, is a sanctuary with cast sandstone fireplace, custom walk-in closet, dual vanities, and jetted chromotherapy tub. Upgrades include solar power, wood and travertine flooring, Walker Zanger limestone in baths, whole-house audio, and recirculating hot water. Even the three-car garage is finished with epoxy flooring and built-in storage. This is a home that pairs the intimacy of coastal living with the sophistication of architectural design—an address where every detail has been considered.
Sold for $3,395,000
Listed by: Inhabit Collective • Doug Echelberger • Contact: 949-463-0400
Bought with: Inhabit Collective
Tax assessed value
$3,395,000
53 Calle Careyes, San Clemente, CA 92673
5beds
4,689sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
10,237 Square Feet Lot
$3,395,900 Zestimate®
$724/sqft
$11,999 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,395,900
$3.12M - $3.70M
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Detached casitaSandstone fireplaceCast sandstone fireplaceThree-car garageJuliet balconiesCustom pavilionExpanded floorplan
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Listed by:
Doug Echelberger DRE #01176379 949-463-0400,
Inhabit Collective
Bought with:
Doug Echelberger, DRE #01176379
Inhabit Collective
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25191816
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Stone Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Hot Water Circulator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Panel Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Casement Window(s), Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Gas, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Storage, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: entry
- Patio & porch: Arizona Room, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Privacy,Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Golf Course, Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 10,237 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, On Golf Course, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Attached
- Parcel number: 70802111
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Careyes (Cary)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Game Room, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $331 monthly
- HOA name: Talega Maintenance
- HOA phone: 855-947-2636
Location
- Region: San Clemente
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $724/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,395,000
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 288 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $3,395,000$724/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25191816 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Pending sale | $3,395,000$724/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25191816 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Contingent | $3,395,000$724/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25191816 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000-3%$724/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25191816 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listing removed | $3,499,000-4.8%$746/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #OC25135411 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,675,000+89.6%$784/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #OC25135411 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2005 | Sold | $1,938,500$413/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $3,395,000 +23.8% |
| 2025 | $35,120 +2% | $2,742,310 +2% |
| 2024 | $34,444 +25.3% | $2,688,540 +32.9% |
| 2023 | $27,497 +0.7% | $2,023,578 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,308 +2% | $1,983,900 +2% |
| 2021 | $26,768 -2.3% | $1,945,000 -3.8% |
| 2020 | $27,391 | $2,022,748 +2% |
| 2019 | $27,391 +2.2% | $1,983,087 +2% |
| 2018 | $26,793 +2.5% | $1,944,203 |
| 2017 | $26,151 | $1,944,203 |
| 2016 | $26,151 -2.4% | $1,944,203 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $26,805 +21.2% | $1,915,000 +31.4% |
| 2014 | $22,111 | $1,457,808 +21% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,204,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,204,800 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,255,000 -15% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,477,000 -10% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,641,000 -19.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,046,825 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,046,825 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,938,500 +235.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $578,000 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $566,667 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92673
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Vista Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Vista Del Mar Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10San Clemente High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Vista Del Mar
- Middle: Vista Del Mar
- High: San Clemente
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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