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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$1,098,000

23 Socorro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,381
Sq Ft
1996
Built
9
Days listed

About this home

Rarely on the market. Located on one of the most desirable lots, this inside corner location includes an expansive wraparound backyard. Centrally located walking distance to parks, shopping and restaurants, hillside and mountain views and ONE HOA of $91/mo. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by two-story ceilings, walls of windows, and an abundance of natural light. The open floor plan includes spacious living room with fireplace and dining room that opens through the sliding glass door to the spacious backyard. The newly remodeled kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with white cabinetry, quartz countertops that continues the quartz into a full-height backsplash, stainless appliances, 5-burner gas range, black designer faucet and hardware, generous breakfast bar with seating and waterfall edge. Upstairs, the white staircase with two story windows leads to a spacious primary suite featuring walk-in closet, remodeled bath with an oversized L-shaped quartz vanity, waterfall faucets, dual shower heads, two walls of framed mirrors and designer lighting. One of the two secondary bedrooms enjoys its own private balcony overlooking the surrounding hills with both bedrooms being generous in size. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the expansive wrap around yard features covered patio, firepit, lighting, stone hardscape and planters, lush landscape and raised patio with even more room for entertaining or simply relaxing. Additional amenities in the home include panel doors, ceiling fans, 9 ft ceilings, LED lighting, bronze door hardware, direct access to 2 car garage and abundant storage. With one of the lowest HOA dues in Rancho Santa Margarita residents enjoy all of the outstanding SAMLARC amenities, including the Beach Club Lagoon at Lago Santa Margarita, four Jr. Olympic-sized pools, parks, playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, fishing, hiking and biking trails, community events, summer concerts, and year-round activities that make Rancho Santa Margarita one of Orange County’s most sought-after places to call home.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 half
Living area
1,381 sq ft
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Fireplace
Living Room
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Levels
Two
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.078 acres (3,406 sq ft)
Pool
Community, Heated, In Ground, Association
View
Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood
Year built
1996
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Storage
Parking spaces
4
Community
Area
R 1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North
County
Orange
Community features
Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park, Pool
HOA fee
$91/mo
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
9
Listed
2026-07-15
Terms
Cash, Cash To New Loan, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Parcel #
81423310
MLS #
OC26154436
Listed by
Sherri Lex · EHM Real Estate, Inc.

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,098,000 · 2026-07-15
Days on market
9
Current price
$1,098,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$6,888
$5,552 principal & interest · $1,336 taxes & insurance
$219,600
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Loan $878,400

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