San Clemente Neighborhoods / Rancho San Clemente
Living in Rancho San Clemente
Hillside tracts with canyon and ocean views, a ridgeline trail, and big parks close by.
Updated October 23, 2026 · Jacob Hazzard, Luxre Realty
11
Single-family tracts
2
Gated tracts
3
Condo communities
3.5 mi
Ridgeline Trail
19
Lighted tennis courts at RSC
45 ac
Hermosa Sports Park
About Rancho San Clemente
Rancho San Clemente is a hillside district overlooking the Pier Bowl, with subdivisions set on gradual rises. Many homes and condos look out over mountains, canyons, the Pacific, and on clear days Catalina Island. It includes eleven single-family tracts (two of them gated, Mandalay and Pacific Crest) and three large condo communities, mostly in Spanish and Mediterranean styles. Most tracts connect by way of Calle Del Cerro, which helps keep through-traffic down.
Why People Move to Rancho San Clemente
Views
Mountains, canyons, the ocean, and Catalina Island on clear days
Ridgeline Trail
A 3.5-mile hiking and biking path starting at the top of Avenida Salvador
RSC Tennis & Fitness
A private club with 19 lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, and a pool
Parks
Rancho San Clemente Park, Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, and the free Ralphs Skate Court
Hermosa Sports Park
A 45-acre park nearby with ball fields, soccer fields, and an aquatic complex
Shopping close by
Centers off Avenida Pico near Calle Del Cerro and Camino Vera Cruz
Types of Homes
Single-family homes
Eleven tracts, mostly Spanish and Mediterranean in style
Gated tracts
Mandalay and Pacific Crest are gated
Condos
Three large condo communities with pools and clubhouses
Rancho San Clemente Home Prices
Median list price
$1,157,500
8 active listings, Oct 19, 2026
Source: Ruby Home
Avg. list price per sq ft
$733
Active listings, Oct 19, 2026
Source: Ruby Home
Homes for sale
8
Oct 19, 2026
Source: Ruby Home
Listed prices, Oct 19, 2026 (Ruby Home)
Median $1,157,500
- On October 19, 2026, listed prices ran from $495,000 for a 1-bed, 608 sq ft condo to $1,995,000 for a 3-bed, 2,483 sq ft home (Ruby Home)
The mix of condos and single-family homes for sale on any given day moves the median a lot.
Want a valuation for a specific Rancho San Clemente home?HOA & Taxes
- HOA dues and any special taxes vary by tract and condo community; check the HOA documents and tax bill for any specific home
Getting Around
- Most tracts connect via Calle Del Cerro
- Shopping off Avenida Pico near Calle Del Cerro and Camino Vera Cruz, with Talega’s shops and parks nearby
Schools
Rancho San Clemente is in Capistrano Unified School District. Schools serving the area include Clarence Lobo Elementary, Vista Del Mar Elementary, Bernice Ayer Middle, Vista Del Mar Middle, and San Clemente High. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Rancho San Clemente FAQ
How much do homes cost in Rancho San Clemente?
On October 19, 2026, Ruby Home reported 8 homes for sale with a median list price of $1,157,500, from $495,000 for a 1-bed condo to $1,995,000 for a 3-bed home.
Are there gated communities in Rancho San Clemente?
Yes. Of the eleven single-family tracts, Mandalay and Pacific Crest are gated.
What is there to do in Rancho San Clemente?
The 3.5-mile Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail, RSC Tennis & Fitness Club, Rancho San Clemente Park, Steed Memorial Park, the Ralphs Skate Court, and the 45-acre Hermosa Sports Park nearby.
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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.
Marblehead
Mostly gated hillside enclaves with ocean views, from condos to custom estates.
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.
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Jacob Hazzard, REALTOR® | CA DRE# 02222037 | Luxre Realty