5503 Costa Escondida
Property Overview
GORGEOUS UPGRADES, PRIVATE LOT AND OWNED SOLAR! Beautifully upgraded Ridgemore home in the highly desirable Forster Highlands community. Set on a lot backing to a natural hillside, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a peaceful setting, wonderful privacy, and one of the community’s most sought-after floor plans. The inviting interior features a formal entry with vaulted ceilings, spacious living and dining areas, vinyl flooring, white shaker cabinetry, quartzite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, a full backsplash, and wine refrigerator. The kitchen opens comfortably to the main living spaces, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite offers hillside views, a private balcony, Milgard sliding door, and an en-suite bath with a relaxing jetted tub. Three secondary bedrooms, a full bath, and an upstairs laundry room complete the second level. Energy-efficient premium upgrades that enhance comfort while reducing monthly utility costs include owned 9 kW solar system including battery for added energy efficiency and owned whole-house SpringWell water filtration and water softening system providing high quality water throughout the home. The low-maintenance backyard is designed for outdoor enjoyment with artificial turf, custom brick hardscaping, accent lighting, a pergola, and built-in BBQ/kitchen area. Enjoy Forster Highlands amenities including pools, spas, clubhouse, tot lot, parks, tennis courts, and nearby award-winning schools. No Mello Roos.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2001
- Living area
- 2,407 sq ft
- Lot size
- 5,760 sq ft
- Parking
- 2 spaces
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Stories
- 2
- Days on market
- 12
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- MLS status
- Active
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Built In Features
- Balcony
- Crown Molding
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Eat In Kitchen
- Granite Counters
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Pull Down Attic Stairs
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage
- All Bedrooms Up
- Walk In Pantry
- Walk In Closets
Appliances
- Built In Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Oven
- High Efficiency Water Heater
- Microwave
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Tankless Water Heater
Parking
- Door Multi
- Direct Access
- Garage Faces Front
- Garage
- Paved
Pool
- Association
Lot
- Back Yard
- Close To Clubhouse
- Cul De Sac
- Front Yard
- Landscaped
- Sprinkler System
Exterior
- Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Security
- Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire Detection System
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Smoke Detectors
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- Subdivision
- Ridgemore (RIDG)
- Association
- Powerstone
- HOA fee
- $325 monthly
- Fireplace
- Yes
- View
- CityLights,Canyon,Hills,Neighborhood,Panoramic,TreesWoods
Schools
- School district
- Capistrano Unified
- Elementary school
- Truman Benedict
- Middle school
- Bernice
- High school
- San Clemente
Utilities
- Heating
- Central,EnergyStarQualifiedEquipment,ForcedAir,Fireplaces,HighEfficiency
- Cooling
- CentralAir,EnergyStarQualifiedEquipment
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- PublicSewer
Location & Neighborhood
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