San Clemente Neighborhoods / Marblehead
Living in Marblehead, San Clemente
Mostly gated hillside enclaves with ocean views, from condos to custom estates.
Updated October 23, 2026 · Jacob Hazzard, Luxre Realty
Late ’80s
Most homes built
6
Enclaves
Most
Enclaves gated
24-hr
Guard gate at Highland Light
~2 mi
To the beach
Catalina
Views on clear days
About Marblehead
Marblehead starts just east of the 5 in North San Clemente and climbs into the hills, about a couple of miles from the beach. Most homes were built in the late 1980s and early 1990s, in a handful of enclaves: Crest, Highland Light Estates, Highland Light Village, New Providence, Signal Point, and Summit at Highland Light. Most are gated, and the elevation gives many homes wide ocean views.
Local tip: Marblehead has some of the cleanest, best-kept homes in town, and the front-gate staff are some of the friendliest people you'll meet. You're also close to the freeway and downtown.
Why People Move to Marblehead
Ocean views
The coastline, Catalina Island, and Dana Point Harbor on clear days
Gated privacy
Every enclave except Faire Harbour and New Providence is gated, most with guard booths
Marblehead Park
An ocean-view park with sports courts, a tot lot, a small amphitheater, and BBQs
Trail access
Close to the Forster Ridgeline and Rancho San Clemente trailheads
Sports park nearby
About 1.5 miles from Vista Hermosa Sports Park
Range of homes
Condos, detached condos, single-family homes, and custom estates
Types of Homes
Single-family & custom estates
Including Highland Light Estates and Summit at Highland Light
Detached condos
Highland Light Village and New Providence look like single-family homes
Attached condos
Faire Harbour
Marblehead Home Prices
Median list price
$2,047,500
6 active listings, Sept 17, 2026
Source: Ruby Home
Avg. list price per sq ft
$1,018
Active listings, Sept 17, 2026
Source: Ruby Home
Homes for sale
6
Sept 17, 2026
Source: Ruby Home
Listed prices, Sept 17, 2026 (Ruby Home)
Median $2,047,500
- On September 17, 2026, listed prices ran from $850,000 for a 2-bed, 984 sq ft Faire Harbour condo to $4,595,000 for a 4-bed, 4,309 sq ft home at Summit at Highland Light (Ruby Home)
Prices vary widely by enclave, from attached condos to custom estates.
Want a valuation for a specific Marblehead home?HOA & Taxes
- HOA dues vary by enclave (gated, guard-staffed communities generally carry their own dues); check the HOA documents and tax bill for any specific home
Getting Around
- Starts just east of I-5 in North San Clemente
- About a couple of miles from the beach and 1.5 miles from Vista Hermosa Sports Park
Schools
Marblehead is in Capistrano Unified School District. Schools serving the area include Marblehead Elementary, Shorecliffs Middle, Bernice Ayer Middle, and San Clemente High. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Marblehead FAQ
Is Marblehead in San Clemente gated?
Mostly. Every Marblehead enclave except Faire Harbour and New Providence is gated, and Highland Light has a 24-hour guard gate.
How much do homes cost in Marblehead?
On September 17, 2026, Ruby Home reported 6 homes for sale with a median list price of $2,047,500, from $850,000 to $4,595,000.
Is Marblehead the same as Sea Summit?
No. Sea Summit (formerly Marblehead Coastal) is a newer community west of I-5 on the coastal bluffs. Marblehead is the older, mostly gated hillside area east of the freeway.
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More San Clemente Neighborhoods
Talega
Newer master-planned homes, miles of trails, and a golf course, a few minutes inland from the beach.
Pier Bowl
Walk to the pier, the beach trail, and the train, in the heart of the original "Spanish Village by the Sea."
Forster Ranch
Hillside homes with ocean and city-light views, a ridgeline trail, and no Mello-Roos.
Rancho San Clemente
Hillside tracts with canyon and ocean views, a ridgeline trail, and big parks close by.
Sea Summit
Newer homes on the coastal bluffs, with a private clubhouse, trails down to the beach, and the Outlets next door.
Shorecliffs
Classic 1960s single-family homes near the beach, next to a golf course, with a private beach club.
Cyprus Shore & Cyprus Cove
Two neighboring guard-gated communities sharing one entrance, with private beach access facing Trestles.
Broadmoor
Single-story 1970s homes on big lots in the hills above town, close to downtown and the high school.
Misty Ridge
Custom 1980s homes on a quiet ridge with panoramic ocean views, minutes from downtown.
Sea Ridge Estates
A small gated enclave of 1990s villa-style homes on one of the highest points in San Clemente.
Sea Pointe Estates
A 24/7 guard-gated hillside community of custom homes with views to Catalina.
Southeast San Clemente
Hillside homes east of the 5 around the municipal golf course, close to the beaches near Trestles.
Jacob Hazzard is as good as it gets! He found the exact type of niche property we were looking for
Thinking About Marblehead?
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Jacob Hazzard, REALTOR® | CA DRE# 02222037 | Luxre Realty