4749 Las Pilitas Road, Santa Margarita, California 93453, Santa Margarita, 93453 - 4 bed, 4 bath

4749 Las Pilitas Road
Santa Margarita, California 93453
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 4749 Las Pilitas Road, Santa Margarita, California 93453 is currently available with a list price of $1,595,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Margarita Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
This 1979 custom-built home is in move-in ready condition with significant high-end updates. The kitchen has been modernized into a 'chef's dream' featuring a large butcher block island, built-in refrigeration, double ovens, and a decorative tinned ceiling. The primary suite and bathrooms appear well-maintained with updated fixtures like a soaking tub and separate vanities. While the home retains its original rustic aesthetic with massive wood-beamed ceilings and extensive rock work, the systems and finishes are well-preserved and functional, meeting the criteria for a well-maintained property that does not require immediate renovation.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 1556399, living area = 3745.
- Exceptional Panoramic Views
The property boasts breathtaking, 'million-dollar' views of Santa Margarita Lake and the surrounding mountains, visible from the primary suite, breakfast nook, and multiple outdoor decks.
- Unique Custom Architecture
Features an impressive interior rock centerpiece with a waterfall and koi pond, complemented by massive tongue-and-groove beamed ceilings and a high-end chef's kitchen with a massive walk-in pantry.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Dated Construction Era
Built in 1979, the home may require updates to its original mechanical systems or aesthetic finishes to align with modern luxury standards.
- Remote Mountain Location
While offering privacy and tranquility, the mountain-top setting likely involves longer travel times to local amenities and services, which may limit the buyer pool.
About 4749 Las Pilitas Road
Tranquil Mountain top retreat with million-dollar views of Santa Margarita Lake! Custom built home with exceptional features of an impressive rock centerpiece that greets you as you enter which is equipped with a waterfall and koi pond. The rock continues into a daunting chimney for both the living room and the family room fireplaces, one with a wood burning stove inserts for functionality and beauty. The massive beamed ceilings are finished with tongue and groove wood providing ample space for art or collections. The open floor plan includes a dining area suitable for sizeable gatherings. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a huge butcher block island, built in refrigerator and freezer, double ovens, lots of storage and counter-space plus a massive walk-in pantry/butlers pantry. The tinned center ceiling provides a modern expression. The attached breakfast nook has a spectacular view of the lake. The primary suite has it's own wing with incredible views of the lake both inside and off it's deck. The on-suite bath is spacious with separate vanities, soaking tub, and shower. The suite is equipped with two wardrobe closets and a walk-in closet...no need to worry about a place for your belongings! Another main-level bedroom is in the west wing with a 3/4 bathroom. Downstairs are two more rooms and one bathroom with a shower. The indoor laundry room is furnished with a washer, dryer, sink, hidden ironing board, and built-in storage. The frontage acreage is sometimes used for cattle or horses and is cross-fenced. Nearby is the workshop with a concrete floor and a Dunn barn with a concrete floor that was once used for housing. The ideal mixture of usable land and a mountain top home!
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1979
- Lot Size
- 1,556,399 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 4 (4 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 77% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 | 92% |
| Square foot | 3,745 | 1,532 | 85% |
| Lot Size | 1,556,399 | 108,900 | 77% |
| Price | $1.59M | $807.0K | 92% |
| Price per sq ft | $426 | $500 | 46% |
| Built year | 1979 | 1990 | 31% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 393 | 211 | 0% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2026
$1,595,000
Initial Listing
Price Change
Feb 7, 2025
$1,995,000
Initial Listing



























