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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$1,525,000

18 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,763
Sq Ft
1999
Built
19
Days listed

About this home

Welcome to 18 Via Pelayo, a beautifully upgraded 4 bedroom plus oversized bonus room home in the desirable Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Set on a quiet street, this 2,763 sq. ft. residence combines thoughtful interior improvements, major system upgrades, and a newly completed resort-style backyard. The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area. The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel. The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheaters, picnic shelters, and more. 18 Via Pelayo offers the space, upgrades, outdoor living, and community lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most established neighborhoods.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 half
Living area
2,763 sq ft
Interior features
Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Family Room
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Levels
Two
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.101 acres (4,400 sq ft)
Pool
Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
Year built
1999
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Parking spaces
2
Community
Area
R 2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
County
Orange
Community features
Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
HOA fee
$91/mo
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
19
Listed
2026-06-25
Terms
Cash To New Loan, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Parcel #
80608427
MLS #
OC26138703
Listed by
Dave Gubler · IML Real Estate

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,525,000 · 2026-06-25
Days on market
19
Current price
$1,525,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$9,567
$7,711 principal & interest · $1,855 taxes & insurance
$305,000
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Loan $1,220,000

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