Welcome to 17 Monticello, a beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the desirable community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering approximately 1,600 square feet of living space, this home combines comfort, functionality, and modern updates for today’s lifestyle.
Step inside to a light and inviting interior featuring **newer hard-surface flooring throughout and a fresh coat of modern paint**, creating a clean, contemporary feel. The open-concept kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with granite countertops, a center island, and stainless-steel appliances.
Upstairs, the versatile floor plan offers three bedrooms plus a spacious loft that can be used as an office, playroom, or easily converted to a fourth bedroom to fit your needs. The primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with an updated bathroom and comfortable space to unwind.
Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living through the French doors leading to the private backyard, where mature planters and a fire pit create an inviting setting for gatherings, dining, or relaxing under the stars.
Additional highlights include **solar panels for energy efficiency**, upgraded lighting, shutters, and thoughtful improvements throughout the home. Located within a wonderful RSM neighborhood, residents enjoy nearby parks, walking and biking trails, highly regarded schools, community amenities, shopping, dining, and seasonal events.
With **only one HOA and no Mello-Roos**, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle and amenities that make Rancho Santa Margarita such a desirable place to call home.
Coming soon 10/24
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Best Realty • Victoria Lim • Contact: 949-800-9596
$1,050,000
17 Monticello Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,597sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
2,740 Square Feet Lot
$1,026,200 Zestimate®
$657/sqft
$91/mo HOA
What's special
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Victoria Lim DRE #01902945 949-800-9596,
Coldwell Banker Best Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26215573
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,597 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Community, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,740 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 80606119
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Mountainous, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Subdivision: Cabrillo Vista (Cavi)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Fire Pit, Horse Trail(s), Meeting/Banquet/Party 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
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $657/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $899,824
- Date on market: 10/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$1,026,200
$975,000 - $1.08M
$4,612/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2021 | Sold | $815,000+83.1%$510/sqft |
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| 1/13/2009 | Sold | $445,000+4.7%$279/sqft |
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| 9/24/2008 | Sold | $425,000-14.8%$266/sqft |
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| 8/23/2008 | Price change | $499,000-0.2%$312/sqft |
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| 5/9/2008 | Price change | $499,900-2%$313/sqft |
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| 3/21/2008 | Listed for sale | $510,000-17.7%$319/sqft |
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| 12/1/2005 | Sold | $620,000+229.8%$388/sqft |
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| 3/11/1998 | Sold | $188,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $899,824 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,038 +1.9% | $882,181 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,868 +2.2% | $864,884 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,674 +1.9% | $847,926 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,513 +57.3% | $831,300 +57% |
| 2021 | $5,412 +0.9% | $529,409 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,362 | $523,981 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,362 -8.8% | $513,707 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,881 +0.7% | $503,635 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,840 | $493,760 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,840 +2% | $484,079 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,726 +1.4% | $476,808 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,645 | $467,468 +17.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $396,480 |
| 2012 | -- | $396,480 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $413,000 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $443,945 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $445,000 -23.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $583,000 -7.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $632,400 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $620,000 +188.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $214,898 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $210,685 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $206,824 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $202,769 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,344 -5.9% | $198,794 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,553 | $194,897 |
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