
Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688
This Stunning Move-In Ready Home is listed at $2,599,990, reflecting a stable price point aligned with its $2,636,564 Fair Market Value. Featuring a newly built 500 sqft guest house, a sparkling pool and spa, and panoramic mountain-to-ocean views, the property boasts a Mint Condition Rating that requires no immediate investment. Located within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, this residence offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and multi-generational versatility. It is the perfect sanctuary for discerning homeowners or multi-generational families seeking a premium Southern California lifestyle.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 17 Via Belmonte Subject | $2,599,990* List Price | 6 | 4 | 3,775 | $698 | - |
A 5 Via Taliana Sold | $2,500,000 | 5 | 3 | 3,418 | $731 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
The property has undergone significant recent remodeling, including a newly built 500 sqft guest house. Interior images show high-end, modern finishes in the bathrooms with quartz countertops and updated cabinetry, as well as contemporary flooring and recessed lighting throughout. The overall condition is mint and move-in ready, meeting the criteria for a recent comprehensive renovation.
The property boasts rare, unobstructed views spanning from the mountains to the ocean, including Oso Reservoir and city lights, enhanced by its private end-of-cul-de-sac location.
A newly built, 500 sqft ADA-compliant ADU with a full kitchen and laundry offers significant value for multi-generational living, long-term guests, or a private home office.
The backyard is expertly designed for entertainment with a pool, spa, built-in BBQ, fire pit, and specialized self-watering garden beds, maximizing the Southern California lifestyle.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3775, other record living area = 3418. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 6, other record bedroom count = 5.
Positioned at nearly $2.6 million, the property is at the highest end of the Rancho Santa Margarita market, which may limit the pool of buyers compared to nearby luxury communities.
With a large main residence, a detached guest house, and a pool all situated on a 7,500 sqft lot, there is limited open green space or traditional lawn area remaining.
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! FROM THE MOUNTAINS AT ONE END OF THE PANORAMA TO THE OCEAN AT THE OTHER, this remarkable Melinda Heights property captures Oso Reservoir, rolling hills, colorful sunsets, and an incredible expanse of city lights—all from a private end-of-cul-de-sac setting. The remodeled main residence offers approximately 3,300 square feet with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Beautifully updated living spaces flow into a backyard created for enjoying the Southern California climate and unforgettable surroundings. Spend sunny afternoons in the sparkling pool and spa, prepare dinner at the built-in BBQ, and gather around the fire pit as the sky changes color and the city begins to glow below. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the dedicated growing area with large self-watering garden beds, making it easy to enjoy fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers at home. Adding tremendous value and flexibility is a newly built guest home of just under 500 square feet. ADA compliant and fully self-contained, it features its own entrance, full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and washer and dryer. It is ideal for extended family, long-term guests, a caregiver, or anyone who would benefit from a private and independent living space. With nearly 3,800 combined square feet, six total bedrooms, four total bathrooms, resort-style outdoor living, and a panoramic outlook stretching from the mountains to the ocean, this property offers a rare combination of views, privacy, and versatility in Rancho Santa Margarita. Enjoy everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including four Junior Olympic-size pools, the RSM Beach Club and Lagoon, pickleball, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a splash pad, dog park, scenic trails, community parks, and the beautiful lake—all surrounded by the natural beauty of South Orange County.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-6 • 1.7 mi
Grades 7-8 • 2.0 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 3,775 | 2,052.721 |
| Lot Size | 7,500 | 5,381.721 |
| Price | $2.60M | $1.36M |
| Price per sq ft | $689 | $654 |
| Built year | 1996 | 1994 |
| HOA | $108.0 | $146 |
| Days on market | 8 | 53 |
Sep 1, 2026
$2,599,990
Initial Listing
Nov 1, 2004
$1,040,000
Public Record
Apr 30, 1997
$400,000
Public Record
May 10, 1995
$347,000
Public Record