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Cozy neighborhood close to all the best parts of
Rancho San Clemente is a tucked-away residential neighborhood in east San Clemente. Bounded on one side by the inland hills of San Onofre State Beach Park, the neighborhood offers easy access to a large network of hiking and mountain biking trails, and it’s just a short drive to both Interstate 5 and downtown San Clemente. “It’s quieter, it’s private, there’s a lot of trees and a lot of trails,” says Realtor Lisa Wilhelm of Coldwell Banker, who has lived in the area for 22 years. “And it’s pretty close to downtown. What more could you want?”
Some larger traditional-style homes in Rancho San Clemente can have three-car garages and large lot sizes.
Rancho San Clemente features a diverse community of various housing options, from condominiums, to modest-sized homes, to larger homes.
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Modern housing developments surrounded by chaparral-covered foothills
Rancho San Clemente is made up of modern housing developments built in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Spanish-style homes with small but well-manicured yards make up almost all of the inventory here, along with a selection of condos on the north side of the neighborhood. “It’s a nice self-contained community,” says Many homes back up onto shared green spaces maintained by the local HOAs. Condos typically go for $700,000 to $1 million, while single-family homes in the neighborhood generally list for $1.2 to $1.8 million and offer between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet of space.
The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 3-out-of-10, below the national average of 4-out-of-10.
There are single-level or split-level homes in Rancho San Clemente, often as Mediterranean or Spanish-style.
Some homes in Rancho San Clemente have views of the vast ocean, while there are many walking areas that afford those views as well.
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Next to north San Onofre State Beach
A large part of Rancho San Clemente’s secluded ambiance is due to the inland portion of San Onofre State Beach, a hilly tract of chaparral that’s crisscrossed with hiking and biking trails. It’s a popular spot for locals who want to bike to the beach or just want to get some trail running in. Proximity to San Onofre Beach itself is also a major draw — the beach is one of the premier surf breaks in all of California. Many locals have memberships at the Bella Collina San Clemente, a 27-hole private golf course on the north side of the neighborhood. There are also many beautifully maintained city parks in the neighborhood, including the lovely Rancho San Clemente, which is home to basketball courts and a modern playground.
Rancho San Clemente residents have access to some of the best surfing the nearby coastline offers.
Rancho San Clemente is close to pristine beaches, including San Onofre State Beach.
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Shopping at Plaza Pacifica
Shopping and dining in Rancho San Clemente is concentrated in the Plaza Pacifica on the east side of the neighborhood. It’s home to a Pavilions supermarket, a Walmart and a selection of restaurants, including the San Clemente location of popular SoCal sandwich shop Board & Brew. Just across the street, residents can take their pick of local breweries, including Artifex Brewing and ROM Beer Company. Additional retail and restaurants can be found less than three miles down the road in downtown San Clemente.
Plaza Pacifica in Rancho San Clemente has several dining options, including popular Board & Brew.
Rancho San Clemente residents can buy essentials at Walmart in Plaza Pacifica.
For fresh produce and cooked foods, Rancho San Clemente residents can shop at the local Pavilions.
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Highly rated Capistrano public schools
The neighborhood’s public schools are overseen by the highly rated Capistrano Unified School District, which has a rare A-plus grade on Niche. Clarence Lobo Elementary has an A-minus grade, while both Bernice Ayer Middle School and San Clemente High have A’s. San Clemente High offers dual enrollment courses through Saddleback College in nearby Mission Viejo.
Clarence Lobo Elementary School in San Clemente is public K-5 school.
Tucked way up in the San Clemente hills is Bernice Ayer Middle School.
San Clemente High School offers a robust academic program to prepare students for advanced learning.
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Near the San Clemente Ocean Festival
San Clemente hosts a range of events throughout the year, from the Sunday farmers market in downtown San Clemente to the annual San Clemente Ocean Festival.
The San Clemente Day: Annual Youth Fishing Derby brings friends and families together for a friendly fishing competition.
Rancho San Clemente residents can grab fresh vegetables and produce at the San Clemente Farmers Market on Sundays.
The annual San Clemente Car Show draws large crowds for cars, live music, and food.
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Interstate 5 is right down the road
Avenida Pico connects Rancho San Clemente to downtown and Interstate 5. The I-5 is the major commuting route in the area, connecting the neighborhood to Camp Pendleton to the south and the rest of Orange County to the north. Locals also hop on the San Clemente Metrolink, which has a station downtown and connects to most major cities in Orange County, along with Downtown Los Angeles.
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Rancho San Clemente Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho San Clemente, San Clemente sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho San Clemente, San Clemente over the last 12 months is $1,185,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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