Information on our Talega Real Estate Page:

• Talega Overview & Location
• Talega Community Amenities
• Talega Schools
• Talega HOA and Property Taxes
• Talega Property Types
• Talega Neighborhoods (Builder Tracts), including descriptions of the homes offered, amenities, floor plans, and homes currently for sale
• All Talega real estate for sale
• Contact us with a name of a builder tract or an address and we will gladly provide you with the floor plans
• Pictures of Talega in our photo gallery
• To find out how much Talega homes and condos have been selling for, please contact us and we will provide you a comprehensive market analysis.
• To receive monthly updates on the Talega lifestyle, community events, and real estate market, please contact us and request to be included in our monthly Talega market newsletter.
• If you currently live in the Talega real estate market and want to find out how much your home is worth, please contact us, provide your address, and we will promptly provide you a comparable market analysis (CMA). 

Talega Real Estate Overview and Location 

Talega real estate, the newest San Clemente community, was started in 1999.  Talega real estate is located approximately four miles from the Pacific Ocean off the Avenida Pico or Avenida Vista Hermosa exit of Interstate 5.  As you head east off the freeway you will discover that Talega is a master-planned community boasting over 40 neighborhoods among 3,510 acres of rolling hills and includes access to pools, parks, and schools right within the community.  Talega homes and condos for sale fit various incomes and price ranges to suit almost anyone's needs.

Talega Community Amenities 

Talega residents have access to swimming pools, parks, sports' fields, swim and athletic clubs, and the Talega Golf Club, a championship golf course designed by Fred Couples.  In addition, Talega offers a nature preserve, over 2,000 acres of open space, and over 19 miles of trails.  Here you feel a connection to the coast and to the canyons.  Talega real estate is also located amongst brand new shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and other amenities.  For information on Talega schools, continue down to the school section below.  For more information on surrounding amenities in San Clemente, refer to the lifestyle menu above, which provides information on golf, beaches, parks, transportation and other amenities.  For up-to-date information, including community activities and restaurant reviews, refer to our blog's lifestyle section.

Talega Schools 

Talega real estate is served by Vista Del Mar Elementary and Middle school (K-8), which is a newer school that was built as part of the Talega master plan.  High school students attend San Clemente High School, which is ranked in the top 1.3% of high schools nationwide and is located just a couple miles from the community off the Avenida Pico exit of Interstate 5.  San Clemente also has various private schools within the community and in adjacent cities.  Please visit our schools section for more details.

Talega HOA and Property Taxes

The buyer should be aware that Talega real estate includes monthly HOA dues, while the property tax includes a Mello-Roos assessment.  Talega’s HOA dues are approximately $149 per month for all residents.  Talega condo developments and gated communities may have an additional HOA up to $200 per month.  Talega HOA fees pay for access to all Talega facilities, community landscaping, and exterior maintenance for condo developments.  Talega's effective property tax rate with Mello-Roos is approximately 1.5%.

Talega Property Types 

Talega real estate ranges in size from approximately 1,200 square feet for a two-bedroom condo to over 6,000 square feet for various luxury estates.  Talega condos offer 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 car garages, and 2-3 bathrooms.  The luxury real estate may offer up to 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 4-car garages.  All other Talega homes vary among these offerings, and therefore, we suggest exploring each neighborhood on the left-hand menu bar of this page.  Due to the wide range of property offerings, prices for Talega real estate vary significantly from the high $300,000s for a condo to well over $2,000,000 for a semi-custom estate as previously noted.  In addition, many properties sit high up on hillsides with spectacular golf course and ocean views.   Talega real estate also offers gated communities, and many homes sit on single-loaded cul-de-sacs providing peace and tranquility with no thru traffic.  Because the community is still relatively new, many Talega homes and condos have the latest amenities: upgraded kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, great rooms, courtyards, and other modern appointments both inside and out.  Talega has the feel of an indoor-outdoor community.

Talega Neighborhoods / Builder Tracts

The more than 40 distinct neighborhoods (builder tracts) in the Talega real estate market range from condos to luxury estates and are priced from the high $300,000s to over $2 million.  Talega includes a senior (55+) community known as the Talega Gallery, which is a gated active lifestyle community and is considered to be one of the most desirable in Orange County.  The wide range of neighborhoods with varying price ranges and styles make Talega real estate so unique as it fits many different lifestyles.  To search these various neighborhoods (builder tracts) and discover the price ranges, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage and other amenities, please refer to our summary below or utilize the left-hand menu bar on this page where you can view each neighborhood (builder tract), including a more detailed description and current properties for sale.  You can also use the search engine above to search Talega real estate by property type, price range, etc.    Below is a summary of the 40+ neighborhoods (builder tracts) that Talega has to offer: