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    • Listed by: Landmark Realtors • Val Montefu • Contact: 949-470-3600
    $1,499,000

    16 San Carlos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    4beds
    2,405sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1989
    5,610 Square Feet Lot
    $1,483,900 Zestimate®
    $623/sqft
    $165/mo HOA

    What's special

    Sparkling poolCul de sac locationLovely pool homeFour bedroomsAmple street parking
    BACK ON MARKET AFTER NEW FLOORING AND KITCHEN RENOVATION! Cabinets refinished and painted, countertops replaced with sparkling bright quartz, new stainless steel sink!! New luxury vinyl flooring throughout downstairs! Don't miss the new photos! This is a lovely pool home that backs to Tijeras Canyon Trail! The cul de sac location and no one behind makes it a very quiet home. Four bedrooms and two baths upstairs, with office and full bath downstairs. One large bedroom has a murphy bed for added space and flexibility. The back yard is beautiful with fenced pool and plenty of room for entertaining. The home is solar equipped with many upgrades throughout. A 3 car garage, 3 car driveway, plus ample street parking make it easy to host social events to enjoy that sparkling pool with family and friends. There is a beautiful plumeria and an amazingly productive Haas avocado tree in the front yard! This beautiful home is walking distance to the town center, parks, schools, shopping, trails and great restaurants. Come and see it! And don't miss the 360 degree tour at the top of the listing - but remember the kitchen and flooring have since been redone!
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    Val Montefu DRE #00800420 949-275-3624,

    Landmark Realtors

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26020805MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,405 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Front
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Heated, Private, Solar Heat, Association
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Hills
      Lot
      • Size: 5,610 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 81405133
      • Special conditions: Trust
      • Horse amenities: Riding Trail

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1989

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Cantobrio Ii (R2) (Cb2)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Sport Court, Dog Park, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
      • HOA fee: $91 monthly
      • HOA name: SAMLARC
      • HOA phone: 949-709-0010
      • Second HOA fee: $74 monthly
      • Second HOA name: Cantobrio
      Location
      • Region: Rancho Santa Margarita

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $623/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $640,951
      • Annual tax amount: $6,600
      • Date on market: 2/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 140 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Trust Conveyance

        Estimated market value

        $1,483,900

        $1.41M - $1.56M

        $6,164/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/6/2026Listed for sale$1,499,000$623/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26020805 Report a problem
        4/22/2026Contingent$1,499,000$623/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26020805 Report a problem
        2/18/2026Listed for sale$1,499,000+188%$623/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26020805 Report a problem
        7/11/2012Sold$520,500+3.7%$216/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/12/2012Price change$502,027-2.5%$209/sqft
        Source: VERNAZZA REALTY (REO PRO) Report a problem
        5/6/2012Listed for sale$514,900$214/sqft
        Source: Vernazza Realty #S688560 Report a problem
        3/15/2012Listing removed$514,900$214/sqft
        Source: VERNAZZA REALTY (REO PRO) Report a problem
        2/19/2012Listed for sale$514,900+6.4%$214/sqft
        Source: Vernazza Realty #S688560 Report a problem
        9/28/2011Sold$483,750-44.1%$201/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/31/2006Sold$865,000+145.4%$360/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/16/1998Sold$352,500$147/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,600 +1.8%$640,951 +2%
        2024$6,484 +2.3%$628,384 +2%
        2023$6,335 +1.8%$616,063 +2%
        2022$6,226 +20.4%$603,984 +2%
        2021$5,173 -14.6%$592,142 +1%
        2020$6,058 $586,071 +2%
        2019$6,058 -8.5%$574,580 +2%
        2018$6,617 +0.8%$563,314 +2%
        2017$6,566 $552,269 +2%
        2016$6,566 -7.5%$541,441 +1.5%
        2015$7,101 -0.6%$533,309 +2%
        2014$7,143 $522,863 +0.5%
        2013-- $520,500 +1.1%
        2012-- $515,000 -19.7%
        2011-- $641,000
        2010-- $641,000 +6.3%
        2009-- $603,000 -14%
        2008-- $701,000 -20.5%
        2007-- $882,300 +103.2%
        2006-- $434,241 +2%
        2005-- $425,727 +9.5%
        2004-- $388,679 +1.9%
        2003-- $381,556 +2%
        2002-- $374,075 +2%
        2001$6,505 0%$366,741 +2%
        2000$6,506 $359,550
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92688

        Getting around

        30 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        21 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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