LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION.....CUL DE SAC....Please enjoy this elegant single family residence located in Rancho Santa Margarita. Comfortably proportioned at almost 1500 square feet, this 3 bedroom and 3 bath single family residence shows beautifully. Upon entering, you will be greeted by a bright and open floor plan, with cathedral ceiling in the living room, providing ample natural light. Step into the living room and you'll be warmed up by the cozy glow of the fireplace. The upgraded kitchen with multiple stainless steel built-ins, opens up into the den/dining area. The spacious and hard scaped back yard with drought tolerant plants, french drains, sprinkler system is always ready for great entertainment or a quiet retreat. Upstairs, you’ll indulge in a generous master bedroom, with en suite remodeled bathroom with double sink and walk in shower. The upper level also boasts a 2rd upgraded bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms to make the house complete. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: fireplace - retiled, and wood mantle added * wood floors in kitchen, dining, den and entry * all bathrooms remodeled with new tile, cabinets, sinks, toilets, mirrors, and lighting * front yard - driveway extensions, front patio, low maintenance/ drought tolerant plants, and solar fountain * kitchen - upgraded with cabinets, tile, and floor * upgraded double pane windows/slider in kitchen, dining and bathrooms * Repiped with PEX - throughout the house, approximately 3 years ago
SAMLARC HOA amenities including but not limited to Beach Club, Basketball courts, Clubhouses, Parks, Tennis courts, Picnic shelters, Pools, Trails, Lake Lago Santa Margarita * Close to CA-241 * Close to Monte Vista Park
Sold for $1,049,000
Listing Provided by: Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with: First Team Real Estate
$1,049,000
15 La Cueva, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,428sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
3,400 Square Feet Lot
$1,049,100 Zestimate®
$735/sqft
$4,277 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,049,100
$965,000 - $1.13M
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Drought tolerant plantsSolar fountainFront patioAmple natural lightGenerous master bedroomSprinkler system
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Listing Provided by:
Edgar Scholte DRE #01954841 edgar.scholte@icloud.com,
Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with:
Kenneth Sterling, DRE #01931404
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26025539
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, Dual Sinks, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 3,400 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 83348140
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Other
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Management, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: SAMLARC
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Sold | $1,049,000-0.1%$735/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,049,900$735/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,049,900$735/sqft |
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| 2/15/2026 | Pending sale | $1,049,900$735/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,049,900+517.6%$735/sqft |
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| 6/12/1996 | Sold | $170,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,936 +1.8% | $282,238 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,884 +2.3% | $276,704 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,819 +1.8% | $271,279 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,771 +41.4% | $265,960 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,959 -27.3% | $260,746 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,695 | $258,073 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,695 -4.6% | $253,013 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,825 +1.9% | $248,052 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,771 | $243,189 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,771 -14.2% | $238,421 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,231 -2.5% | $234,840 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,315 | $230,240 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $229,200 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $224,706 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $220,300 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $218,654 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $219,174 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $214,877 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $210,664 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $206,534 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,485 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $198,515 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $194,877 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $191,056 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,661 +0.4% | $187,310 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,646 | $183,638 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cielo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cielo Vista
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
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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