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For Sale
$1,479,000
Est. $8,282/mo

18 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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4
Bedrooms
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3
Bathrooms
square_foot
2,763
Sq Ft

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.

Property Facts

bed

Bedrooms

4

bathtub

Bathrooms

3

square_foot

Square Feet

2,763

landscape

Lot Size

4,400 sqft

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Year Built

1999

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Property Type

Single Family Residence

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Days on Market

35

payments

HOA Fee

$91/mo

garage

Garage Total

2

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MLS #

OC26138703

Interior Details

General Interior

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets

Flooring

Wood

Fireplace

Family Room

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Water Heater

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Bed & Bath

Main Level Bathrooms

1

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Parking

Total Parking Spaces

2

Garage Spaces

2

Attached Garage

Yes

Parking Features

Direct Access, Driveway, Garage

Exterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Construction

Stucco

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Tile

Lot & Grounds

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

Community & HOA

Association Info

HOA Fee$91
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HOA Amenities

Sport Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Room

Community Features

Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks

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Nearby Schools

RatingSchool NameGradesDistance
10
Tijeras Creek Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.3 mi
N/A
Rancho Viejo Montessori School
Private School
K-120.3 mi
N/A
Serra Catholic School
Private School
K-120.5 mi
10
Arroyo Vista Middle
Middle School
6-80.6 mi
9
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.6 mi

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