5503 Costa Escondida
Bought with Kimberly Bibb with Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty and Listed by Holly McKhann CA DRE# 01956721 with First Team Real Estate 949-295-7770
Sold

5503 Costa Escondida

5503 Costa Escondida, San Clemente, CA 92673

$1,800,000
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.

4
beds

3
baths

2,407 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

5,760 Sq.Ft. lot

Kim Bibb

Kim Bibb

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms4
  • Total bathrooms3
  • full bathrooms2
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Flooring Vinyl
  • Fireplace Family Room
  • APPLIANCES Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
  • other interior 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)

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold September 8, 2026
  • Living Area2,407 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area5,760 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® IDOC26142351
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT2001
  • Architecture StylesMediterranean
  • View DescriptionCity Lights, Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • Elementary SchoolTruman Benedict
  • Middle SchoolBernice
  • High SchoolSan Clemente
  • School DistrictCapistrano Unified

Exterior

  • STORIES2
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • PoolAssociation
  • roofConcrete, Tile
  • lot featuresBack Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
  • parkingDoor-Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Paved
  • HEAT TYPECentral, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), High Efficiency
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureSlab
  • HOA AmenitiesOutdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
  • security FeaturesSecurity System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • other exterior FeaturesLighting, Rain Gutters

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,800,000
  • HOA $325/mo

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