21 San Ricardo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Just like a quality DIAMOND, this GEM scores high on all its 4 C’s. Nestled in the desirable Arroyo Oaks & Vista neighborhood featuring wide streets & neighborhood park with play area, association pool/spa & large, grassy outdoor activity space from which you can enjoy the 4th of July fireworks over Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. This SPACIOUS & BRIGHT 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath home with cathedral-ceilinged Living & Dining rooms & open LOFT (4th bedroom option) is irresistible from the moment you step through the front door. Fully RE-PIPED with upgraded kitchen & baths, updated lighting, new 2nd floor carpeting & freshly painted interior complimented by the easy-care TURF, biome-friendly front landscaping & EXPANSIVE hardscaped BACKYARD. Low taxes & HOA fees + TOP-RATED Capistrano school district; Tesoro HS, Arroyo Vista ES & MS + privates too incl. SMCHS. Easy access to toll road & I-5, shopping, dining, entertainment & outdoor activities. This ideal balance of Community, Configuration, Condition & Convenience makes this charming home SPARKLE!
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,705
Lot Size
5,035 sqft
Year Built
1990
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
1
HOA Fee
$87/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
OC26055229
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Fireplace
Family Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
Patio & Porch
Concrete
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Drywall, Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Lot Features
Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa Features
Association, Community
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Private
Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Curbs, Gutters, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
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| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Based on price, location, and features
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