ON THE GOLF COURSE!! This beautiful home located in a fantastic area of Talega in the San Rafael neighborhood. Ideal cul-de-sac location. Charming, gated courtyard entrance with a bubbly fountain. Well thought out floor plan offering so much for any family. Versatile living space greets you with a separate living room with a cozy fireplace. Formal Dining room with windows viewing the courtyard. Newly remodeled gourmet kitchen with center island, stone counters and stainless appliances. Walk in pantry. Picturesque windows looking out to the lush garden and views of the golf course. Oversized family room with fireplace and custom built-ins. Main floor bedroom (currently being used as a home office) Main floor full bathroom as well. Convenient downstairs laundry and a spacious mud room with built ins makes a great homework station. Master suite is truly amazing. Fireplace and sitting area(sitting area being used as a home gym). Open up the French doors and step out to the large view balcony and it will take your breath away. Views of the Green on hole 17. Three additional bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs. Secondary bedrooms generous in size. Truly an amazing backyard complete with Built in BBQ, spacious patio and large grass area. Enjoy entertaining and the cool evening breezes. Short walk to the local Elementary and Middle School. Talega is an award winning master planned community featuring parks, swim and athletic club. Enjoy hiking and biking on the local trails. Just a few miles to downtown beaches and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
6,155 sq ftLot Size
$677Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Debra Kovacs•DRE #01277417• CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Bought with Michelle Weiss•DRE #01945694• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Rob Weiss•DRE #01483933• Coldwell Banker Realty
GOLF COUSRE VIEWS! This beautifully maintained home is located on the 17th hole of the Fred Couples Championship Talega Golf course, with fairway and hillside views, located on a cul-de-sac, close to Vista Del Mar elementary and middle schools. This property has many desirable amenities including elegant rich wood cabinets, built-ins in family room & downstairs bedroom, upgraded windows at the entry & a beautiful wrought iron staircase. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, 2 ovens, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook & adjacent office. Open to the family room with cozy fireplace. Formal living with fireplace, dining room with butler’s pantry & wine frig. Downstairs bedroom makes for a great home office with a built in desk and Murphy bed. The backyard was designed for entertaining in mind, with a spacious patio, grass area and a BBQ island including a frig. Exterior has been recently painted. Upstairs to the luxurious master suite with golf course view & 3 additional bedrooms with attached baths. Fireplace-warmed Master suite includes crown molding, a walk in closet with built-ins & an enclosed deck for a retreat or gym. Master bath has dual vanities & a soaking tub. Relax on the master private deck & enjoy the golf course view.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,066 (+4.2%)
$1,353,553 + $680,371
$2,033,924
2024
$23,102 (+2.4%)
$1,353,553 + $680,371
$2,033,924
2023
$22,566 (+56.8%)
$1,327,013 + $618,535
$1,945,548
2022
$14,395 (+2.1%)
$1,300,993 + $606,407
$1,907,400
2021
$14,105 (+1.2%)
$504,609 + $588,597
$1,093,206
2020
$13,932 (+2.3%)
$494,715 + $577,056
$1,071,771
2019
$13,613 (+2.0%)
$489,643 + $571,139
$1,060,782
2018
$13,340 (+2.1%)
$480,042 + $559,941
$1,039,983
2017
$13,071 (−1.2%)
$461,401 + $538,199
$999,600
2016
$13,232 (−1.5%)
$461,401 + $538,199
$999,600
2015
$13,440 (+1.9%)
$452,353 + $527,647
$980,000
2014
$13,187 (−2.8%)
$535,166 + $432,891
$968,057
2013
$13,565 (+2.0%)
$535,166 + $432,891
$968,057
2012
$13,303 (+1.8%)
$532,747 + $430,935
$963,682
2011
$13,073 (+0.5%)
$522,301 + $422,486
$944,787
2010
$13,009 (+0.4%)
$512,060 + $414,202
$926,262
2009
$12,963 (+1.6%)
$508,233 + $411,107
$919,340
2008
$12,754
$509,441 + $412,084
$921,525
Tax history for 517 Via El Risco
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,066 (+4.2%)
$1,353,553 + $680,371
$2,033,924
2024
$23,102 (+2.4%)
$1,353,553 + $680,371
$2,033,924
2023
$22,566 (+56.8%)
$1,327,013 + $618,535
$1,945,548
2022
$14,395 (+2.1%)
$1,300,993 + $606,407
$1,907,400
2021
$14,105 (+1.2%)
$504,609 + $588,597
$1,093,206
2020
$13,932 (+2.3%)
$494,715 + $577,056
$1,071,771
2019
$13,613 (+2.0%)
$489,643 + $571,139
$1,060,782
2018
$13,340 (+2.1%)
$480,042 + $559,941
$1,039,983
2017
$13,071 (−1.2%)
$461,401 + $538,199
$999,600
2016
$13,232 (−1.5%)
$461,401 + $538,199
$999,600
2015
$13,440 (+1.9%)
$452,353 + $527,647
$980,000
2014
$13,187 (−2.8%)
$535,166 + $432,891
$968,057
2013
$13,565 (+2.0%)
$535,166 + $432,891
$968,057
2012
$13,303 (+1.8%)
$532,747 + $430,935
$963,682
2011
$13,073 (+0.5%)
$522,301 + $422,486
$944,787
2010
$13,009 (+0.4%)
$512,060 + $414,202
$926,262
2009
$12,963 (+1.6%)
$508,233 + $411,107
$919,340
2008
$12,754
$509,441 + $412,084
$921,525
*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
4
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,155 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,398
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
70108209
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Mar 21, 2025 • Final
Bldg sfd
Construct a loft addition.
Addition
Mar 26, 2023 • Final
Solar
Install a solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
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