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As a REALTOR® with more than 25 years of experience, I help clients navigate Talega — a 3,500-acre master-planned community in the hills of inland San Clemente, just four miles from North Beach. Talega is home to more than 11,000 residents across 37 unique neighborhoods, with a master HOA layered over individual tract HOAs.
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Talega is built around the Talega Golf Club, an 18-hole Fred Couples signature championship course set within a Spanish Colonial clubhouse. Residents enjoy access to multiple community pools, parks, sports courts, and approximately 19 miles of hiking and biking trails through the surrounding hills.
Talega is served by the Capistrano Unified School District, one of California's largest and highest-rated districts, serving San Clemente and surrounding South Orange County communities. Specific school assignments vary by tract — verify your home's assigned schools through the Capistrano USD boundary lookup.
Talega includes 37 unique neighborhoods. Seven of the most prominent tracts are profiled below — each with a distinct builder pedigree, typical home size range, and target buyer.
Alta — Lennar-built Mediterranean/Spanish Colonial single-family homes, typically 1,800–3,500 sq ft. Family-oriented, oriented around community greenbelts and trails.
San Rafael — Standard Pacific homes on hillside lots, typically 1,600–3,200 sq ft. Quiet streets, larger yards, some partial canyon views.
The Gallery — Smaller-lot, more compact homes typically 1,300–2,400 sq ft. A lower-maintenance entry into Talega, close to community parks and pools.
Careyes — A more upscale enclave with larger lots and Mediterranean/Tuscan estate-style homes (typically 2,500–5,000+ sq ft). Premium finishes and view orientations.
Lucia — Family-oriented production homes (typically 1,500–3,000 sq ft) close to Talega parks and community amenities.
Santalana — Larger lots with some elevated view or open-space frontage (typically 1,700–3,800 sq ft). Indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Alassio — A smaller, more exclusive enclave on elevated lots with strong view orientation (typically 2,000–4,500 sq ft). Premium Talega experience near the golf course and trails.
Talega includes a master HOA layered over individual tract HOAs. The master HOA monthly dues were $267 as of April 1, 2025. Additional fees apply in gated sub-communities and sub-association tracts within Talega.
What is Talega?
Talega is a 3,500-acre master-planned community in the hills of inland San Clemente, with 37 unique neighborhoods, 11,000+ residents, and a layered master HOA. It includes the Fred Couples-designed Talega Golf Club, multiple community pools, parks, sports courts, and approximately 19 miles of trails.
How far is Talega from the beach?
Talega sits in the hills above San Clemente, approximately four miles from North Beach. Driving time to the San Clemente coastline is roughly 10–15 minutes depending on tract location and traffic.
What are the seven main Talega tracts?
Talega includes 37 unique neighborhoods. Seven of the most prominent tracts are Alta, San Rafael, The Gallery, Careyes, Lucia, Santalana, and Alassio — each with a distinct builder pedigree, home size range, and target buyer.
What schools serve Talega?
Talega is served by the Capistrano Unified School District, one of California's largest and highest-rated districts. Specific school assignments vary by tract — verify your home's assigned schools through the Capistrano USD boundary lookup.
What is the Talega HOA fee?
The Talega master HOA dues were $267 per month as of April 1, 2025. Additional fees apply in gated sub-communities and sub-association tracts within Talega.
11,898 people live in Talega, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $78,077. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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