Nestled on a premium corner lot with stunning sunset views in Foster Ranch, San Clemente. This home boasts four spacious bedrooms—including a versatile, private downstairs bedroom with a full bathroom plus a dedicated office and a large loft. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed floor plan that's perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. At the heart of the home lies a chef's dream kitchen, complete with a large central island, sleek stainless steel appliances, and ample counter space for meal prep and casual gatherings with friends. Your personal resort style retreat awaits in the backyard, where a custom heated swimming pool and spa beckon you to relax and unwind amid spectacular, unobstructed sunset vistas. The generous lot size provides plenty of space for play, gardening, or future expansions. With * * Paid off Solar Panels * * , 2 car garage, a big driveway, low HOA fees, no Mello-Roos, and top rated schools and parks nearby, you'll embrace the laid back coastal lifestyle just minutes from beaches, surfing spots, trails, golf courses, and downtown San Clemente. This is more than a house; it's a lifestyle. Don't miss the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peyman Kordnavahsi•DRE #02012418• Balboa Real Estate, Inc
Contact: 949-529-7418
Bought with Jacqueline Lennon•DRE #01344068• Realty One Group West
Great opportunity to own this family home with lots of potential. Open floorplan with huge open entryway featuring; additional space, downstairs bedroom and bathroom, downstairs separate office, gourmet kitchen and large family room w/ fireplace, inside laundry. Upstairs large loft area, master suite with fireplace, plus 2 extra bedrooms and bathroom. Outdoor features; pool and spa and waterfall. Large backyard. Easy walk to local school. Tile roof.
CRMLS #S694477
Apr 12, 2012
Listed
$659,000
$230/sq ft
CRMLS #L7307
Jul 10, 2002
Sold
$529,000
$185/sq ft
Apr 8, 2002
Listed
$539,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1987
Sold
$198,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1986
Sold
$2,336,500
$816/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,075 (+1.7%)
$1,288,322 + $303,490
$1,591,812
2024
$15,807 (+2.2%)
$1,288,322 + $303,490
$1,591,812
2023
$15,472 (+1.9%)
$1,263,060 + $297,540
$1,560,600
2022
$15,178 (+119.3%)
$1,238,294 + $291,706
$1,530,000
2021
$6,921 (+1.0%)
$1,214,013 + $285,987
$1,500,000
2020
$6,852 (+2.0%)
$399,091 + $283,496
$682,587
2019
$6,717 (+2.0%)
$394,998 + $280,590
$675,588
2018
$6,588 (+2.0%)
$387,253 + $275,089
$662,342
2017
$6,460 (+2.0%)
$372,215 + $264,408
$636,623
2016
$6,336 (+1.5%)
$372,215 + $264,408
$636,623
2015
$6,240 (+1.9%)
$364,917 + $259,224
$624,141
2014
$6,121 (+0.4%)
$352,394 + $250,330
$602,724
2013
$6,098 (−3.8%)
$352,394 + $250,330
$602,724
2012
$6,339 (−4.0%)
$350,801 + $249,199
$600,000
2011
$6,602 (−0.7%)
$361,634 + $267,958
$629,592
2010
$6,646 (+1.0%)
$387,867 + $267,958
$655,825
2009
$6,580 (+0.1%)
$387,867 + $267,958
$655,825
2008
$6,573
$381,166 + $263,329
$644,495
Tax history for 2878 Riachuelo
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,075 (+1.7%)
$1,288,322 + $303,490
$1,591,812
2024
$15,807 (+2.2%)
$1,288,322 + $303,490
$1,591,812
2023
$15,472 (+1.9%)
$1,263,060 + $297,540
$1,560,600
2022
$15,178 (+119.3%)
$1,238,294 + $291,706
$1,530,000
2021
$6,921 (+1.0%)
$1,214,013 + $285,987
$1,500,000
2020
$6,852 (+2.0%)
$399,091 + $283,496
$682,587
2019
$6,717 (+2.0%)
$394,998 + $280,590
$675,588
2018
$6,588 (+2.0%)
$387,253 + $275,089
$662,342
2017
$6,460 (+2.0%)
$372,215 + $264,408
$636,623
2016
$6,336 (+1.5%)
$372,215 + $264,408
$636,623
2015
$6,240 (+1.9%)
$364,917 + $259,224
$624,141
2014
$6,121 (+0.4%)
$352,394 + $250,330
$602,724
2013
$6,098 (−3.8%)
$352,394 + $250,330
$602,724
2012
$6,339 (−4.0%)
$350,801 + $249,199
$600,000
2011
$6,602 (−0.7%)
$361,634 + $267,958
$629,592
2010
$6,646 (+1.0%)
$387,867 + $267,958
$655,825
2009
$6,580 (+0.1%)
$387,867 + $267,958
$655,825
2008
$6,573
$381,166 + $263,329
$644,495
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,000
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
2,864
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
68038211
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$140 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
Aug 1, 2017 • Final
Solar
Install a solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
Apr 3, 2016 • Final
Solar
Install a solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 4
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Quartz Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathtub, Shower, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Stone
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: N
Ceiling Fan, Open Floor Plan, Pantry
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Spa Features: Private
Has Spa
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Tile
Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
Has Fence
Foundation Information
No
Basement: Unfinished Basement
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private, Heated
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 68038211
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Standard
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Private
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Foster Ranch
Association Fee: $140
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Hiking Trails
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Capistrano Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.46767800
Longitude: -117.62732900
Other Subdivision Name: Veracruz (VER)
Directions: Camino Vera Cruz, Calle Sarmentoso to Riachuelo
Subdivision Name: Veracruz (VER)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,864
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Orange County
APN: 68038211
HOA Dues: $140/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 949-529-7418
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Peyman
List Agent Last Name: Kordnavahsi
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Balboa Real Estate, Inc
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jacqueline
Buyer Agent Last Name: Lennon
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Realty One Group West
Around this home
Schools
Truman Benedict Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Bernice Ayer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
San Clemente High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Clemente, CA • 92673
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 7.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.94M – $2.35M
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