$1,088,000
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in ready home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Vista Ladera community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Just a short walk to top-rated schools, including preschool, elementary, and middle school, as well as Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the Beach Club Lagoon, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers the ideal combination of location and lifestyle. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The inviting living and family rooms feature custom built-ins, while the updated kitchen showcases freshly painted cabinetry, matching appliances, and seamless flow to the dining and living areas. Upgrades include dual-pane Pella and Milgard windows and sliding doors, engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main level, updated bathrooms, ceiling fans in every bedroom, and an attached two-car garage with durable epoxy flooring. The private backyard is designed for low-maintenance California living, featuring premium artificial turf, raised planter beds, attractive hardscape, a spacious patio, and an elevated deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. As a resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, enjoy access to exceptional SAMLARC amenities, including multiple pools, the Beach Club Lagoon, parks, playgrounds, pickleball and sports courts, scenic hiking and biking trails, community events, and award-winning Saddleback Valley schools. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Orange County's most sought-after master-planned communities, where exceptional schools, outdoor recreation, and everyday convenience are all just moments from your front door.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full, 1 half
- Living area
- 1,551 sq ft
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Brick Walls, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Tray Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Pantry, Partially Furnished, Phone System, Quartz Counters
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, See Through
- Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Gas
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Levels
- Two
- Spa
- Association, Community, In Ground, Permits, Private
- Lot size
- 0.082 acres (3,591 sq ft)
- Pool
- Community, Fenced, Electric Heat, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Permits, Private, Association
- View
- City Lights, Courtyard, Mountains, Panoramic, Peek ABoo, Pasture, Trees Woods
- Architectural style
- Contemporary, Modern
- Year built
- 1988
- Parking
- Assigned, Asphalt, Controlled Entrance, Covered, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Site, Paved, Private, One Space, Storage
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Area
- R 2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
- County
- Orange
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban, Urban, Water Sports, Pool
- HOA fee
- $91/mo
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 10
- Listed
- 2026-07-13
- Terms
- Cash, Cash To Existing Loan, Cash To New Loan, Conventional, Submit
- Parcel #
- 83344106
- MLS #
- OC26153191
