Private pool and spa, remodeled primary bathroom, upgraded luxury vinyl plan floors, fresh paint, a main floor bedroom with a full bathroom, and a 3-car garage with room to spare! Welcome to this spacious, thoughtfully updated two-story home in Rancho Santa Margarita. Curb appeal starts with a warm stucco exterior, freshly painted, along with a tile roofline, an arched entryway, and mature palm trees framing the front of the home. Inside, the 3,443-square-foot layout spreads comfortably across two levels, with upgraded stairs finished in luxury vinyl plank, new carpet upstairs, and a versatile loft space that adds a flexible living or work area. A large kitchen island anchors the heart of the home, and the expansive primary suite comes complete with a remodeled bathroom and two closets. A private front balcony off the upstairs living space adds another relaxing outdoor retreat, while the private pool and spa out back make for easy at-home relaxation. Parking is no issue here, with an attached 3-car garage plus driveway space for more vehicles, and a solar system helps offset energy costs year-round. Beyond the home itself, the community adds to the appeal, sitting within Rancho Santa Margarita's Master HOA SAMLARC, one of the most amenity-rich HOAs in the area. Residents have access to community pools, clubhouses, Lago Santa Margarita lake with its beach club and lagoon, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, multiple parks and picnic shelters, amphitheaters, and a network of walking trails connecting it all. That same convenience extends into the surrounding city — Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned community known for its scenic beauty and small-town charm, with a walkable town center, easy access to shopping and dining, and quick freeway access via the 241 toll road for anyone commuting further into Orange County. Schools serving the area include Tijeras Creek Elementary, Las Flores Middle School, and Tesoro High School which are in the Capistrano Unified School District. Altogether, this is a well-updated home offering private outdoor space, thoughtful upgrades, and easy access to community amenities in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most established neighborhoods.
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Listed by: eXp Realty of California Inc • Steven Hurd • 949-468-7929
$1,599,000
16 Garden View Ct, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
3,443sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
4,826 Square Feet Lot
$1,601,500 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$91/mo HOA
What's special
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Steven Hurd DRE #01868634 949-468-7929,
eXp Realty of California Inc,
Cindy Bistany DRE #00786253,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26166310
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,443 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Site, Paved, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Gas Heat, In Ground, Private, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 4,826 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 80608546
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
- Subdivision: Las Rosas (Lros)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Horse Trail(s), Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $91 monthly
- HOA name: SAMLARC
- HOA phone: 800-428-5588
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $779,314
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b),FHA 203(k),FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, and Dryer
Estimated market value
$1,601,500
$1.52M - $1.68M
$7,208/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Contingent | $1,599,000$464/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC26166310 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+240.6%$464/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC26166310 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2001 | Sold | $469,500$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $779,314 +2% |
| 2025 | $7,690 +2% | $764,034 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,542 +2.3% | $749,053 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,370 +2% | $734,366 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,228 +2% | $719,967 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,089 +1% | $705,850 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,019 | $698,613 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,019 -4.1% | $684,915 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,320 +2.2% | $671,486 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,165 | $658,320 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,165 +2.6% | $645,412 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,983 +1.7% | $635,718 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,866 | $623,266 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $620,450 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $608,285 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $596,358 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $591,901 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $593,308 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $581,675 +10.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $528,040 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $517,687 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $507,537 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $497,586 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $488,467 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $478,890 +69.3% |
| 2001 | $5,446 +47.2% | $282,940 +131.1% |
| 2000 | $3,699 | $122,446 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tijeras Creek
- Middle: Las Flores
- High: Tesoro
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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