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  • Listed by: First Team Estates • Lisa Hungerford • Contact: 949-338-2027
    Price cut: $10K (8/20)
    $978,800

    121 Sandcastle, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

    3beds
    1,600sqft
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    $6,822/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1990
    15.24 Acres Lot
    $966,100 Zestimate®
    $612/sqft
    $503/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 121 Sandcastle.....A home that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly elegant from the moment you walk through the door. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and beautiful updates create an inviting space designed for both everyday living and memorable gatherings. The dramatic living room features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and expansive windows with plantation shutters, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Rich flooring flows throughout the main living areas, complementing the home’s timeless, neutral design. The remodeled kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous storage, and an oversized peninsula that opens seamlessly to the dining area—perfect for entertaining family and friends. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with ample closet space and a calming, neutral palette. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Step outside to your own private backyard sanctuary. Surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping, the charming paver patio offers multiple spaces to dine, lounge, and unwind. Whether enjoying your morning coffee beneath the umbrellas or relaxing with friends on a warm California evening, this outdoor space is designed to be enjoyed year-round. Additional features include recessed lighting, plantation shutters throughout, updated finishes, abundant storage, and an attached garage. Located in one of Aliso Viejo’s most desirable neighborhoods, you’ll enjoy close proximity to award-winning schools, scenic parks and trails, shopping, dining, and everything that makes South Orange County such a wonderful place to call home. A beautifully updated home offering comfort, privacy, and the easy Southern California lifestyle you’ve been looking for.
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    Lisa Hungerford DRE #01144666 949-338-2027,

    First Team Estates

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26170671MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Linen Closet, Solid Surface Counters, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
      Family room
      • Features: Separate Family Room
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
      • Windows: Plantation Shutters
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,End Unit
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: 1
      • Patio & porch: Concrete, Enclosed, Stone, Wrap Around
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: Community, Heated, In Ground, Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
      • Fencing: Stucco Wall,Vinyl
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 15.24 Acres
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Greenbelt, Level, Near Park, Paved, Yard
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 93080543
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stone, Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1990

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
      • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Villas South (Vs)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s), Trash
      • HOA fee: $470 monthly
      • HOA name: Villas @ Aliso Viejo
      • HOA phone: 949-949-9499
      • Second HOA fee: $33 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Aliso Viejo

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $612/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $701,773
      • Date on market: 8/6/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 28 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
      • Exclusions: potted plants
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $966,100

        $918,000 - $1.01M

        $4,500/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/20/2026Price change$978,800-1%$612/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26170671 Report a problem
        8/6/2026Listed for sale$988,800+88.7%$618/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26170671 Report a problem
        7/16/2007Sold$524,000+49.7%$328/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/3/2003Sold$350,000+33.6%$219/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/22/2000Sold$262,000+61.7%$164/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/23/1995Sold$162,000$101/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $701,773 +2%
        2025$6,872 +2%$688,013 +2%
        2024$6,736 +2.3%$674,523 +2%
        2023$6,582 +2%$661,298 +2%
        2022$6,451 +2%$648,332 +2%
        2021$6,324 +1%$635,620 +1%
        2020$6,258 $629,103 +2%
        2019$6,258 +2%$616,768 +10.3%
        2018$6,134 +10.4%$559,000
        2017$5,554 $559,000 +7.3%
        2016$5,554 +7.4%$521,000 +11.1%
        2015$5,169 +8.4%$469,000 +9.4%
        2014$4,767 $428,875 +25%
        2013-- $343,100
        2012-- $343,100 -6%
        2011-- $365,000 -9.1%
        2010-- $401,500
        2009-- $401,500 -11%
        2008-- $451,000 +1.4%
        2007-- $444,645 +2%
        2006-- $435,927 +2%
        2005-- $427,380 +19.9%
        2004-- $356,432 +30.8%
        2003-- $272,584 +2%
        2002-- $267,240 +2%
        2001$4,064 +25.7%$262,000 +48%
        2000$3,233 $177,042
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92656

        Getting around

        63 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Don Juan
        • Middle: Don Juan Avila
        • High: Aliso Niguel

        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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