Nestled within the quiet, established Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms of thoughtfully updated living space. Ideally situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac, the home features a bright and open floor plan with a spacious living room, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace. This area flows seamlessly into the remodeled kitchen, which includes an island that connects back to the main living area. The entire downstairs has been updated, including new flooring, fresh paint, a modernized kitchen, and energy-efficient windows throughout. Additional highlights include plantation shutters, crown molding in select bedrooms, and fresh paint in the primary bedroom and primary bathroom. The primary suite offers dual sinks and generous closet space.
The private backyard, with no rear neighbors, features artificial turf and new laminate fencing, creating a comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining. Residents in the community also enjoy access to top-rated schools and a wide range of resort-style amenities, including the picturesque Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the popular Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and lagoon, multiple community pools, sports courts, 13 parks, playgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails that connect to O'Neill Regional Park. With convenient access to the Foothill Transportation Corridor 241, the community offers an ideal balance of scenic surroundings and commuter-friendly convenience.
An exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Rancho Santa Margarita living, this is a home you won’t want to miss.
Sold for $1,050,000
Listing Provided by: Compass
Bought with: Bullock Russell RE Services
$1,050,000
16 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,293sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
4,464 Square Feet Lot
$1,050,600 Zestimate®
$812/sqft
$4,434 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,050,600
$977,000 - $1.13M
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Cozy fireplaceNew laminate fencingNew flooringArtificial turfRemodeled kitchenEnergy-efficient windowsVaulted ceilings
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Listing Provided by:
Holly Cullen DRE #02091129 949-491-2058,
Compass,
Helena Noonan DRE #01371994 949-687-2500,
Compass
Bought with:
Melissa Bullock, DRE #02034328
Bullock Russell RE Services
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: LG26072608
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, Bathtub, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,293 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Pile Carpet
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Covered, Porch
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Fencing: New Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 4,464 sqft
- Dimensions: 4464
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 83906228
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Foothills, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Brisa Ladera (Bl)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- Association name: Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Rec Corp
- Association phone: 949-709-0010
- Second HOA fee: $130 monthly
- Second association name: Brisa Ladera
- Second association phone: 949-448-6000
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+6.4%$812/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $987,000+82.8%$763/sqft |
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| 2/23/2015 | Sold | $540,000-3.1%$418/sqft |
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| 1/13/2015 | Pending sale | $557,000$431/sqft |
Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #OC14222282 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2014 | Price change | $557,000-1.6%$431/sqft |
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| 10/28/2014 | Price change | $565,900-2.4%$438/sqft |
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| 10/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $579,900+7.8%$448/sqft |
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| 3/19/2004 | Sold | $538,000+32.8%$416/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2003 | Sold | $405,000+48.4%$313/sqft |
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| 9/12/2000 | Sold | $273,000+59.6%$211/sqft |
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| 3/16/1994 | Sold | $171,000$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,772 +1.8% | $648,873 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,654 +2.3% | $636,150 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,503 +1.7% | $623,677 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,396 +2.5% | $611,449 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,239 +0.2% | $599,460 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,229 | $593,314 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,229 -10.2% | $581,681 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,937 -16.8% | $570,276 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,337 | $559,095 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,337 -0.4% | $548,133 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $8,375 -0.4% | $536,509 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,409 | $526,000 +14.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $459,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $459,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $459,000 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $508,000 +15.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $439,000 -23.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $570,929 |
| 2007 | -- | $570,929 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $559,735 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $548,760 +35.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $405,000 +42.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $284,029 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $278,460 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,335 +34.4% | $273,000 +44.4% |
| 2000 | $3,968 | $189,101 |
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: 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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