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Sold for $1,800,000
    • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Holly McKhann • Contact: 949-295-7770
    Bought with: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    $1,800,000

    5503 Costa Escondida, San Clemente, CA 92673

    4beds
    2,407sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2001
    5,760 Square Feet Lot
    $1,799,900 Zestimate®
    $748/sqft
    $6,600 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,799,900

    $1.67M - $1.94M

    $6,600/mo

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    What's special

    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.

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    Listed by:

    Holly McKhann DRE #01956721 949-295-7770,

    First Team Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Kimberly Bibb, DRE #01210754

    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26142351MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Up
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Pantry
    • Features: Walk-In Pantry
    Heating
    • Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), High Efficiency
    Cooling
    • Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
    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 Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Vinyl
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,407 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Door-Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Covered
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: Association
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Association, Heated
    • Fencing: Wood,Wrought Iron
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 5,760 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
    Details
    • Parcel number: 67813182
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Drywall, Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Concrete,Tile
    Condition
    • Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2001

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
    • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Ridgemore (Ridg)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
    • HOA fee: $325 monthly
    • HOA name: Powerstone
    • HOA phone: 949-535-4508
    Location
    • Region: San Clemente

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $748/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,052,489
    • Date on market: 7/7/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 33 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Submit
    • Inclusions: Solar system with battery, whole water house filtration and softener

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/8/2026Sold$1,800,000+0%$748/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26142351 Report a problem
    8/25/2026Pending sale$1,799,990$748/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26142351 Report a problem
    8/11/2026Contingent$1,799,990$748/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26142351 Report a problem
    7/7/2026Listed for sale$1,799,990+94.6%$748/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26142351 Report a problem
    2/14/2019Sold$925,000$384/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/17/2019Pending sale$925,000$384/sqft
    Source: Re/Max Coastal Homes #OC19010917 Report a problem
    1/15/2019Listed for sale$925,000+88.2%$384/sqft
    Source: Re/Max Coastal Homes #OC19010917 Report a problem
    11/20/2001Sold$491,500$204/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,052,489 +2%
    2025$11,142 +1.5%$1,031,852 +2%
    2024$10,972 +2%$1,011,620 +2%
    2023$10,756 +1.8%$991,785 +2%
    2022$10,563 +1.8%$972,339 +2%
    2021$10,374 +0.9%$953,274 +1%
    2020$10,279 $943,500 +45%
    2019$10,279 +41.9%$650,487 +2%
    2018$7,245 +3.6%$637,733 +2%
    2017$6,995 $625,229 +2%
    2016$6,995 +1.8%$612,970 +1.5%
    2015$6,872 +1%$603,763 +2%
    2014$6,806 $591,937 +0.5%
    2013-- $589,262 +2%
    2012-- $577,708 +2%
    2011-- $566,381 +0.8%
    2010-- $562,149 -0.2%
    2009-- $563,485 +2%
    2008-- $552,437 +2%
    2007-- $541,605 +2%
    2006-- $530,986 +2%
    2005-- $520,575 +2%
    2004-- $510,368 +1.9%
    2003-- $501,015 +2%
    2002-- $491,192 +210.1%
    2001$2,446 $158,419
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92673

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Truman Benedict
    • Middle: Bernice
    • 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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