Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in ready home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Vista Ladera community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Just a short walk to top-rated schools, including preschool, elementary, and middle school, as well as Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the Beach Club Lagoon, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers the ideal combination of location and lifestyle. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The inviting living and family rooms feature custom built-ins, while the updated kitchen showcases freshly painted cabinetry, matching appliances, and seamless flow to the dining and living areas. Upgrades include dual-pane Pella and Milgard windows and sliding doors, engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main level, updated bathrooms, ceiling fans in every bedroom, and an attached two-car garage with durable epoxy flooring. The private backyard is designed for low-maintenance California living, featuring premium artificial turf, raised planter beds, attractive hardscape, a spacious patio, and an elevated deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. As a resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, enjoy access to exceptional SAMLARC amenities, including multiple pools, the Beach Club Lagoon, parks, playgrounds, pickleball and sports courts, scenic hiking and biking trails, community events, and award-winning Saddleback Valley schools. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Orange County's most sought-after master-planned communities, where exceptional schools, outdoor recreation, and everyday convenience are all just moments from your front door.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,551
Lot Size
3,591 sqft
Year Built
1988
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
$91/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
OC26153191
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Brick Walls, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Tray Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Pantry, Partially Furnished, Phone System, Quartz Counters
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, See Through
Accessibility
Parking, Accessible Doors
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Central Air, Electric, Gas
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Assigned, Asphalt, Controlled Entrance, Covered, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Site, Paved, Private, One Space, Storage
Patio & Porch
Brick, Covered, Patio
Fencing
Brick, Privacy, Wood
Security
Prewired, Security System, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
Construction
Copper Plumbing
Foundation
Slab, Stone
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Bluff, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Paved, Rocks, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
Pool Features
Community, Fenced, Electric Heat, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Permits, Private, Association
Spa Features
Association, Community, In Ground, Permits, Private
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Sport Court, Dog Park, Jogging Path, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Other, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Room, Sauna, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Preserve Public Land, Street Lights, Suburban, Urban, Water Sports, Pool
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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