Welcome to 21 San Gabriel, a well-maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home plus bonus room ideally located in the desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Thoughtfully designed for everyday living and entertaining, this home offers a flexible floor plan, generous living spaces, and beautiful hillside views. Step inside to soaring ceilings, natural light, and elegant formal living and dining rooms that create a warm and inviting first impression. The spacious kitchen features a large peninsula with bar seating, abundant cabinetry, and a sunny breakfast nook, all opening seamlessly to the adjoining family room with a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. A highly desirable main-floor bedroom and adjacent full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is privately situated on one side of the home and serves as a peaceful retreat, featuring volume ceilings, an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, separate shower, and a generous walk-in closet. Across the hall, the expansive bonus room offers flexibility as a media room, home office, playroom, or second family room and could easily be enclosed to create a fifth bedroom if desired. This area also provides access to two additional guest bedrooms and a full bathroom, creating a separate bedroom wing that offers added privacy for family members or guests. Outside, enjoy excellent curb appeal, mature landscaping, and a rare three-car attached garage. The private backyard offers panoramic views of the hills, mature trees, neighborhood, and spectacular Southern California sunsets, making it the perfect place to relax or entertain. Additional improvements include PEX repiping for added peace of mind. Residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita's amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club Lagoon, four Junior Olympic-sized swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, sports courts, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Conveniently located near award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary School, shopping, dining, and easy access to the 241 Toll Road. Consistently recognized as one of California's safest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita offers an exceptional quality of life, a true sense of community, and an unbeatable Orange County lifestyle. 21 San Gabriel is the perfect place to call home!
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,569
Lot Size
6,700 sqft
Year Built
1991
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
$152/mo
Garage Total
3
MLS #
OC26152648
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas
Accessibility
See Remarks
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
3
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Fencing
Invisible, Stucco Wall, Wood
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Frame, Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Spanish Tile
Direction Faced
Northeast
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Paved, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Yard
Pool Features
Association
Spa Features
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
Water Source
Public
Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Curbs, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
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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