Welcome to 13 Brisa del Lago, a beautifully situated one-bedroom, one-bath condo with a spacious loft - easily converted to a second bedroom - offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and scenic living in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita.
This light-filled home features an open-concept living space highlighted by a cozy fireplace—ideal for relaxing evenings—and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a private main-level balcony. Upstairs, the versatile loft opens to a second balcony where you can unwind and take in stunning, unobstructed views of Rancho Santa Margarita Lake—a rare and highly sought-after feature.
The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers flexibility for a home office, guest space, or creative retreat, while large windows invite in natural light and showcase the picturesque surroundings. A detached single-car garage plus an additional carport space provide convenient parking and storage.
Located within the desirable Brisa del Lago community, residents enjoy access to a resort-style pool and spa, along with the many amenities of the greater Rancho Santa Margarita area. Known for its scenic lake, abundant parks, and outdoor lifestyle, the community offers miles of trails, recreational spaces, and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere.
Whether you're enjoying morning coffee with lake views, cozying up by the fire, or taking advantage of the nearby amenities, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to live in one of Orange County’s most charming and well-loved communities.
Pending
Listed by: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • John Russell • Contact: 949-494-3600
Price cut: $15K (5/28)
$689,000
13 Brisa Del Lago, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1beds
869sqft
Condominium
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$682,000 Zestimate®
$793/sqft
$608/mo HOA
What's special
Versatile loftCozy fireplaceSpacious loftSecond balconyPrivate main-level balconyLight-filled homeDetached single-car garage
- 50 days |
- 153 |
- 3 |
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Listed by:
John Russell DRE #01512593 949-922-7973,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Michael Russell DRE #02233587,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26092672
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 869 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front Door
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Lake, Lake Front
Lot
- Features: Zero Lot Line
Details
- Parcel number: 93188572
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Brisa Del Lago I (Bd)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Barbecue, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $521 monthly
- HOA name: Brisa del Lago
- HOA phone: 800-428-5588
- Second HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
- Second HOA phone: 800-428-5588
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $793/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $524,978
- Annual tax amount: $5,418
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$682,000
$648,000 - $716,000
$2,625/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $689,000$793/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Contingent | $689,000$793/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $689,000-2.1%$793/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $704,000-3.4%$810/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $729,000+50.3%$839/sqft |
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| 11/6/2020 | Sold | $485,000+4.3%$558/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC20204600 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2020 | Pending sale | $464,900$535/sqft |
Source: T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants #OC20204600 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $464,900+14.8%$535/sqft |
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| 3/29/2007 | Sold | $405,000-6.9%$466/sqft |
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| 8/18/2005 | Sold | $435,000+128.9%$501/sqft |
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| 11/16/2001 | Sold | $190,000+18900%$219/sqft |
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| 6/18/1999 | Sold | $1,000-99.1%$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/1994 | Sold | $110,000$127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,418 +1.8% | $524,978 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,322 +2.3% | $514,685 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,202 +1.7% | $504,594 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,114 -0.5% | $494,700 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,142 +19% | $485,000 +18% |
| 2020 | $4,322 | $411,000 |
| 2019 | $4,322 -13% | $411,000 |
| 2018 | $4,970 +12.8% | $411,000 +16.4% |
| 2017 | $4,407 | $353,000 |
| 2016 | $4,407 -7.3% | $353,000 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $4,753 +17.5% | $331,000 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $4,046 | $289,000 +23% |
| 2013 | -- | $235,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $235,000 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $250,000 -10.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $280,000 -11.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $317,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $317,500 +21% |
| 2007 | -- | $262,428 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $257,283 +27.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $201,366 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $197,418 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $193,800 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,000 +14.1% |
| 2001 | $2,712 -0.3% | $166,464 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,721 | $163,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Trabuco Mesa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trabuco Mesa
- 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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