Truly memorable entertainer’s dream home in Talega’s Escala neighborhood. 5 bedrooms plus an office & 3 bathrooms, located right at the cul de sac entrance. Original owners kept it well maintained, updated, & cared for. This luxurious 7,600+ sq ft So Cal dream yard boasts: sparkling pool & spa, & cozy fireplace living area w/patio cover. Expansive BBQ island w/ample seating, Lynx® grill & built-in fridge. Sonance® outdoor audio sys w/8 speakers & subwoofer. Outdoor pool table/dining area, lounge chair space, & sprawling grass areas for games. Peaceful courtyard area w/fountain, lush softscape including a garden w/fruit trees & planters. Storage sheds. Front entry leads to connected living & dining areas for traditional use, or as a 2nd family room or game room. Next head to the spacious gourmet kitchen, open to the family room & sizable family dining area, w/views of the courtyard and pool! Granite counters, stainless steel KitchenAid® appliances & Bosch® dishwasher. Wide island with barstool seating. Relaxing family room with built-in entertainment center, fireplace w/mantle, & 5 ceiling surround speakers. Highly sought after first floor bedroom w/hall closet & full bathroom just outside. Door from the bathroom to the backyard, perfect for year-round pool days! Upstairs first find the hallway’s abundant linen storage space. On the left is the grand primary suite w/sitting area & balcony. Enjoy the private, beautiful mountain views w/your morning coffee & fireworks on the 4th of July! Tranquil en-suite primary bathroom w/spa-like bathtub, separate glass shower, dual sinks w/plenty of storage space, built-in dresser, & an oversized primary closet. Built-in crawl through attic for easy holiday storage. Upstairs the dedicated laundry room is complete w/a storage closet, deep sink & more cabinet/cupboard space. There are 3 additional bedrooms, 1 w/built-in dressers w/shelves above, & another full bathroom. Office/study area w/windows, built-in storage, file cabinets, & desk wide enough for 2 computers. The 2 car garage has built-in storage above & cabinets. Upgrades throughout: Baseboards, crown molding, & ceiling fans. Fresh interior & exterior paint just 2 years ago. PEX® Repiped preventatively. Efficient whole house fan. Digital thermostat. AquaLink® pool controls from your phone, variable speed pump, & LED color changing lights. Leased solar panels. All in the gorgeous hills of Talega, just a few miles from world famous beaches, & award-winning schools.
Sold for $1,875,000 on 04/30/25
Listing Provided by:
Gary Thomas DRE #00545269 9498748220,
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
$1,875,000
36 Via Ceramica, San Clemente, CA 92673
5beds
2,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
7,614 Square Feet Lot
$1,876,800 Zestimate®
$706/sqft
$8,042 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 01, 2025 at 10:47am
Listing Provided by:
Gary Thomas DRE #00545269 9498748220,
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Bought with:
Gary Ward, DRE #01788028
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25026149
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Masonry,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pool, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 7,614 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 70138225
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder name: Standard Pacific
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
- Energy generation: Solar
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Mountainous, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
Location
- Region: San Clemente
- Subdivision: Escala (Escl)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $277 monthly
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: TMC
- Association phone: 949-361-8466
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Contract,Cal Vet Loan,FHA,Submit,VA Loan,VA No Loan
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,876,800