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.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,763
Lot Size
4,400 sqft
Year Built
1999
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
$91/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
OC26138703
Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Family Room
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Tile
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
Pool Features
Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Sport Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Room
Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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