Tucked away in one of RSM’s quiet & established neighborhoods, Melinda Heights, this recently remodeled home offers 3 beds, 2.5 baths, & 1,427 SF of thoughtfully updated living. Blending modern upgrades with everyday functionality, this home is very comfortable & move-in ready! The main living areas feature LVP flooring with 7” baseboards adding a contemporary feel throughout. The spacious family room includes recessed lighting & a stunning Asterix granite fireplace surround, creating a warm & inviting space to relax or entertain. The kitchen has been completely updated with paint, granite counters, travertine backsplash, & new (2024) LG appliances: range, dishwasher, oven, & refrigerator (built-in whiskey ice maker). Slider doors access the backyard, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort & outdoor enjoyment. All bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with designer finishes. Featuring a custom walk-in shower with Sebastian Gray marble mosaic tile, bronze aluminum trim, & a granite vanity, the primary bath was designed with comfort & style in mind. Herringbone marble tile, quartz counters, & a sleek, updated vanity have been added to the downstairs half bath while the upper guest bath offers a refined look with marble counters & modern finishes, creating continuity throughout. Newer interior improvements include: HVAC system (2020) with high-flow air vents, Ecobee smart thermostat, bedroom carpeting, & interior paint (2021). Recent exterior enhancements: Almost all-new paint (2025), refreshed front & rear landscaping, & a durable Duramax vinyl fence (2023). The finished garage is equipped with a 40-gallon Signature Series water heater (2020) & a Grizzl-E 32 Amp/220V electric car charger. Located in the desirable Melinda Heights neighborhood, proximity to the award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary School is valuable, just a few blocks away. Nearby Altisima Park offers a junior Olympic-size pool, basketball & tennis courts, baseball & soccer fields, picnic areas, a tot lot, & more. With convenient access to the 241 Foothill Transportation Corridor, this community offers both scenic surroundings & commuter-friendly convenience. Residents of RSM enjoy access to an array of resort-style amenities, including the scenic RSM Lake, popular Lago Santa Margarita beach club & lagoon, several community pools, sports courts, 13 parks, playgrounds, & miles of hiking & biking trails that connect directly to the expansive O’Neill Regional Park.
Sold for $1,120,000
Listing Provided by: Talavera Real Estate
Bought with: Compass
$1,120,000
12 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,427sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
5,040 Square Feet Lot
$1,131,100 Zestimate®
$785/sqft
$4,634 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,131,100
$1.04M - $1.23M
$4,634/mo
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Christian Wach DRE #01922260 949-370-3917,
Talavera Real Estate
Bought with:
Darren Shepherd, DRE #02000042
Compass
Dakoda Baca, DRE #02223663
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25175124
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
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, High Efficiency
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,427 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Private, One Space, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Left
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, Heated, Lap, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: Good Condition,Vinyl,Wood,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,040 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 83906227
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Details
- Builder model: Plan Two
- Builder name: Akins
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Brisa Ladera (Bl)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- Association name: SAMLARC
- Association phone: 949-448-6000
- Second HOA fee: $125 monthly
- Second association name: Brisa Ladera
- Second association phone: 949-448-6000
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2025 | Listing removed | $4,650$3/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25222437 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,650$3/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $1,120,000-0.9%$785/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25175124 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,129,900$792/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Contingent | $1,129,900$792/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,129,900+130.6%$792/sqft |
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| 3/25/2009 | Sold | $490,000$343/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2009 | Price change | $490,000+2.1%$343/sqft |
Source: Listhub #S512413 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2009 | Price change | $479,900-5.9%$336/sqft |
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| 8/23/2008 | Listed for sale | $509,900-18.9%$357/sqft |
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| 5/23/2005 | Sold | $629,000+44.9%$441/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2003 | Sold | $434,000+131.5%$304/sqft |
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| 8/27/1997 | Sold | $187,500$131/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,578 +1.8% | $630,996 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,464 +2.3% | $618,624 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,317 +1.7% | $606,495 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,212 +2.5% | $594,603 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,058 +1.4% | $582,945 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,977 | $576,968 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,977 -9.5% | $565,655 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,602 -17.3% | $554,564 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,985 | $543,691 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,985 -0.4% | $533,031 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,021 -2.9% | $525,025 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,263 | $514,741 +5.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $488,838 |
| 2012 | -- | $488,838 |
| 2011 | -- | $488,838 |
| 2010 | -- | $488,838 +7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $455,000 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $569,000 -13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $654,411 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $641,580 +44.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $442,680 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $434,000 +110% |
| 2003 | -- | $206,714 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $202,661 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,110 +1.9% | $198,688 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,035 | $194,793 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Melinda Heights
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabuco 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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