17 Via Belmonte, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
What's special
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! FROM THE MOUNTAINS AT ONE END OF THE PANORAMA TO THE OCEAN AT THE OTHER, this remarkable Melinda Heights property captures Oso Reservoir, rolling hills, colorful sunsets, and an incredible expanse of city lights—all from a private end-of-cul-de-sac setting. The remodeled main residence offers approximately 3,300 square feet with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Beautifully updated living spaces flow into a backyard created for enjoying the Southern California climate and unforgettable surroundings. Spend sunny afternoons in the sparkling pool and spa, prepare dinner at the built-in BBQ, and gather around the fire pit as the sky changes color and the city begins to glow below. Garden enthusiasts will appreciate the dedicated growing area with large self-watering garden beds, making it easy to enjoy fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers at home. Adding tremendous value and flexibility is a newly built guest home of just under 500 square feet. ADA compliant and fully self-contained, it features its own entrance, full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and washer and dryer. It is ideal for extended family, long-term guests, a caregiver, or anyone who would benefit from a private and independent living space. With nearly 3,800 combined square feet, six total bedrooms, four total bathrooms, resort-style outdoor living, and a panoramic outlook stretching from the mountains to the ocean, this property offers a rare combination of views, privacy, and versatility in Rancho Santa Margarita. Enjoy everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including four Junior Olympic-size pools, the RSM Beach Club and Lagoon, pickleball, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a splash pad, dog park, scenic trails, community parks, and the beautiful lake—all surrounded by the natural beauty of South Orange County.
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Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Marisa Whitaker DRE #01911865 949-275-7339,
Regency Real Estate Brokers,
Brent Whitaker DRE #02004300,
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Linen Closet, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Trash Compactor, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,775 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, No Stairs, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Gas Heat, Private, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground, Permits, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Lake, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Attached
- Parcel number: 83922220
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Clay
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $108 monthly
- HOA name: Mallorca
- HOA phone: 949-716-3998
- Second HOA fee: $94 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $689/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,562,502
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Washer/dryer, refrigerator
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,599,990+150%$689/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC26190609 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2004 | Sold | $1,040,000+160%$275/sqft |
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| 4/30/1997 | Sold | $400,000+15.3%$106/sqft |
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| 5/10/1995 | Sold | $347,000$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,562,502 +7.8% |
| 2025 | $15,014 +1.8% | $1,449,665 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,752 +27.2% | $1,421,241 +26.6% |
| 2023 | $11,596 +1.7% | $1,122,480 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,403 +2.6% | $1,100,471 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,118 -0.9% | $1,078,894 |
| 2020 | $11,216 | $1,078,894 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,216 -9.1% | $1,057,740 |
| 2018 | $12,341 -16.3% | $1,057,740 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,753 | $1,037,000 +9% |
| 2016 | $14,753 +5.9% | $951,289 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,936 +4.6% | $937,000 +10.1% |
| 2014 | $13,325 | $851,000 +12.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $759,360 |
| 2012 | -- | $759,360 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $791,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $791,000 -8.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $863,000 -20.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,082,016 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,082,016 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,060,800 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,040,000 +127% |
| 2004 | -- | $458,211 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $449,813 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $440,994 +2% |
| 2001 | $8,040 +2.6% | $432,348 +2% |
| 2000 | $7,840 | $423,871 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$2,512,700
$2.39M - $2.64M
$7,762/mo
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