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Real Estate/CA/Rancho Santa Margarita/4 El Vaquero
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For Sale
$1,199,900
Est. $6,719/mo

4 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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3
Bedrooms
bathtub
3
Bathrooms
square_foot
1,602
Square Feet

About this home

Welcome home to Rancho Santa Margarita - ranked the #1 safest city in Orange County for over ten years! This beautiful single family residence features three spacious bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, and just over 1,600 square feet of living space. Located on a desirable corner lot with no neighbors on one side and plenty of extra parking, this home has been immaculately well maintained and has amazing curb appeal. An inviting living room entry with cozy fireplace welcomes you into the home. There is a formal dining room which leads to a generous-sized kitchen, complete with a new gas range, granite counters and tile backsplash. On the other side of the kitchen you'll encounter a large family room with direct access to your attached two-car garage. Both the living and family rooms provide sliding door access to your private backyard, featuring a custom outdoor fireplace, patio cover, and plenty of space for outdoor living with both grass and hardscape. The corner lot location of this home allows for a generously-sized wrap-around yard. The principal suite is located upstairs, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts tall vaulted ceilings and a private outdoor deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and city lights. Very low HOA dues of only $91 per month and NO MELLO ROOS! Very low tax rate of just over 1%. Enjoy access to all the amenities that Rancho Santa Margarita master community has to offer, including the beach club, RSM lake, pools, tennis courts, a water park, walking trails, and much more! In addition to being the #1 safest city in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita is now the #1 safest city and has the lowest level of crime in all of California. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Property Facts

bed

Bedrooms

3

bathtub

Bathrooms

3

square_foot

Square Feet

1,602

landscape

Lot Size

4,000 sqft

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Year Built

1986

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Property Type

Single Family Residence

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Days on Market

0

payments

HOA Fee

$91/mo

garage

Garage Total

2

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MLS #

OC26157139

Interior Details

General Interior

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up

Flooring

Carpet, Tile

Fireplace

Living Room, Outside

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry

In Garage

Bed & Bath

Main Level Bathrooms

1

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Parking

Total Parking Spaces

2

Garage Spaces

2

Attached Garage

Yes

Exterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Patio & Porch

Wrap Around

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors

Lot & Grounds

Lot Features

Corner Lot

Pool Features

Community, Association

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Community & HOA

Association Info

HOA Fee$91
FrequencyMonthly

HOA Amenities

Sport Court, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails

Community Features

Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool

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92688|Rancho Santa Margarita
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Flood & Climate Risk

Flood Risk

Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone

Low

Wildfire Risk

Moderate — near wildland-urban interface

Moderate

Heat Risk

Low — moderate summer temperatures

Low

Earthquake Risk

Southern California seismic zone

Moderate
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TrafficQuiet residential street
AirportMinimal airport noise
CommercialLow commercial activity nearby
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