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.
Pending
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Holly McKhann • Contact: 949-295-7770
$1,799,990
5503 Costa Escondida, San Clemente, CA 92673
4beds
2,407sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
5,760 Square Feet Lot
$1,759,400 Zestimate®
$748/sqft
$325/mo HOA
What's special
- 40 days
- 870
- 36
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Holly McKhann DRE #01956721 949-295-7770,
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26142351
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & 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
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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: 40 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Submit
- Inclusions: Solar system with battery, whole water house filtration and softener
Estimated market value
$1,759,400
$1.67M - $1.85M
$6,939/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Pending sale | $1,799,990$748/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $1,799,990$748/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,990+94.6%$748/sqft |
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| 2/14/2019 | Sold | $925,000$384/sqft |
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| 1/17/2019 | Pending sale | $925,000$384/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Coastal Homes #OC19010917 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $925,000+88.2%$384/sqft |
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| 11/20/2001 | Sold | $491,500$204/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Neighborhood: 92673
Nearby schools
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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