1 El Canto – Corner-Lot Beauty Overlooking Monte Vista Park with Resort-Style Amenities
Welcome to 1 El Canto, a charming and private corner-lot home nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. This beautifully situated property backs directly onto the expansive Monte Vista Park, offering open views, added privacy, and a seamless connection to nature right from your backyard.
The interior offers a warm, sun-filled layout with versatile living spaces that invite you to relax, entertain, and make it your own. From the moment you enter, you’ll feel the potential to create something special in a home that already has so much to offer.
But what truly sets this home apart are the unmatched lifestyle perks. Just steps from your door, the cul-de-sac leads to the Beach Club, a private community hub featuring a man-made beach, pools, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, and more. With LOW HOA dues, you gain access to 4 pools, parks, playgrounds, softball fields, and top-rated schools all within walking distance.
Located near RSM Lake, O’Neill Regional Park, hiking and biking trails, and just minutes from shopping, dining, and the 241 Toll Road, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience, recreation, and community living.
Whether you’re raising a family, hosting friends, or simply enjoying the peace and beauty of the outdoors—1 El Canto is your gateway to it all.
Sold for $992,000
Listing Provided by: West Capital Real Estate
Bought with: Anvil Real Estate
$992,000
1 El Canto, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,522sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
3,200 Square Feet Lot
$1,001,800 Zestimate®
$652/sqft
$4,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,001,800
$922,000 - $1.08M
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Open viewsOverlooking monte vista parkVersatile living spacesWarm sun-filled layout
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Listing Provided by:
Mark Pascual DRE #02163436 949-599-4374,
West Capital Real Estate
Bought with:
Sirrekka Regan, DRE #02166471
Anvil Real Estate
NONE NONE, DRE #N/A
None MRML
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25164948
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Fireplace(s), High Efficiency, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,522 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: Heated, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3,200 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 83348105
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban, Park
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: El Caserio (R2) (Ec)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: Samlarc
- Association phone: 949-709-0010
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,1031 Exchange,FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Government Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Sold | $992,000$652/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25164948 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $992,000$652/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $992,000+331.3%$652/sqft |
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| 7/8/1998 | Sold | $230,000$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,752 +1.8% | $360,407 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,686 +2.3% | $353,341 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,602 +1.7% | $346,413 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,541 +33.9% | $339,621 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,644 -21.6% | $332,962 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,373 | $329,548 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,373 -6.5% | $323,087 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,608 +1.4% | $316,752 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,558 | $310,542 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,558 -11.3% | $304,453 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,009 -1.7% | $299,880 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,078 | $294,006 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $292,678 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $286,940 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $281,314 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $279,212 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $279,876 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $274,389 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $269,009 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $263,735 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $258,564 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $253,495 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $248,849 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $243,970 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,397 -1.1% | $239,187 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,447 | $234,498 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cielo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cielo Vista
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabucco Hills
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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