July 2014

San Rafael was one of the very first communities built in the Talega area of San Clemente and is highly regarded as a great place to find a large two story single family home under the million dollar price point.  These are large properties that are normally around 3,600 square feet that offer main floor bedrooms and open floor plans.  Normally, the first level of the home is built for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen, dining room and large living room area.  Often times these floor plans provide for a butler's pantry and a great room with high vaulted ceilings and custom fireplaces.  Upstairs often offers a large Master suite with multiple walk-in closets, custom fireplace and dual Master bath sinks.

Many of the homes are located on large lots that

One of the expensive communities in San Clemente is the Forster Ranch Estates neighborhood.  Compared to other homes in the Forster Ranch area the Forster Ranch Estates is a true analomity with homes that are nearly double to triple the size of surrounding homes.   The community has a lot going for it with huge over-sized lots, views of the ocean and estate homes that are often over 4,000 square feet of living space.  There have been many homes built in this area with a small selection of lots that are still available for sale.

One current ocean view lot of sale is 3015 Eminencia Del Norte located in the Forster Ranch Estates community.  The lot features well over an acre of land with an estimated 24,000 square foot ocean view flat pad that is ready for

The Reserve South community is one of the best places to find ocean view homes in the San Clemente for under $1 million dollars.  This price tag may seem expensive to some but compared to other similar ocean view homes in the area the homes in the Reserve South have a lot to offer.  First, the location is really ideal.  Situated on a ridge in the Forster Ranch area, the homes have panoramic views of the ocean through the valley.  Second, the homes are large for the area and often have over 2,600 square feet of living space and are much larges that other similar ocean view homes in San Clemente.  Finally, the homes are still considered newer construction with homes built in 2003 and have modern amenities and well designed floor plans.

The Reserve South

Talega is one of the newest areas in San Clemente with homes being built on a continues basis in the last 15 years.  For those looking for brand new construction homes in this area should consider the Cazadero neighborhood.  This community was first built in 2005 and is home to the only new construction home for sale in Talega built in 2014.  15 Calle Loyola is a brand new home that is currently on the market for $1,152,787.  The five bedroom, six bath home just finished construction this year and features 3,949 square feet of living space.  Built by William Lyon, the residence features an open floor-plan with a large master suite, backyard and an attached 3 car garage.  The listing just came on the market 7 days ago and still currently available for