Presenting a beautiful 4 bed and 2.5 bath home nestled at the end of cul de sac street in the desirable neighborhood of Arroyo Oak area in Rancho Santa Margarita. As you step inside, vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light welcome you in. The floor plan allows for easy entertainment and family gatherings with two living areas and dining area adjacent to the kitchen. This well cared home has been recently updated with brand new painting inside, new carpet in all bedrooms and stairs, and complete plumbing re-pipe. Other upgrades in the past include kitchen remodel of granite counters & cabinets, walk in shower, California closet organizers, bathroom toilets , AC condenser, and furnace. Easy cooking in the kitchen with custom pull outs in the pantry and quick meals at the island bar. A half bath off the family room and adjacent laundry area leading to the direct access garage allows for easy convenience. Enjoy the spacious backyard which is a gardener's delight with numerous fruit trees such as avocado, lemon, orange, pomegranate, loquat and guava. Other highlights are a cozy patio and raised garden bed. Exterior has been improved with vinyl fencing, sprinklers & sod, garage door & opener. Security cameras & house alarm throughout also offer a sense of comfort. The HOA (SAMLARC) offer numerous amenities for the family to enjoy such as pools & spas, beach with clubhouse, lagoon, parks, basketball, tennis & pickleball courts, clubhouses for children parties, RSM Lake, pickleball and volleyball courts, tennis courts and trails and many more. Ideally located in the top Capistrano School District and easy access to shopping, toll roads, and freeways. You don't want to miss out on this fabulous home!
Sold for $1,260,000
Listed by: Estate Properties • Cristina Go • Contact: 310-971-0404
Bought with: HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
$1,260,000
18 San Simon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,795sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
5,452 Square Feet Lot
$1,266,000 Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$5,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,266,000
$1.16M - $1.38M
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Numerous fruit treesGarage door and openerComplete plumbing re-pipeCul de sac streetSprinklers and sodCozy patioRaised garden bed
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Listed by:
Cristina Go DRE #01737083 310-971-0404,
Estate Properties
Bought with:
Ginger Aliotta, DRE #01265795
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PV25077579
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,795 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, 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: Patio
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community
- Fencing: Vinyl,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,452 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 80514142
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Park, Pool
- Security: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Arroyo Oaks (Ao)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $176 monthly
- HOA name: SAMLARC
- HOA phone: 714-508-9070
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second HOA name: Arroyo Maintenance Corporation
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $702/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,285,200
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Stove, Dishwasher, Cameras
- Exclusions: Alarm System & sensors, Yale locks, Lutron lamp sensors, cactus plants
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $1,260,000+0.8%$702/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PV25077579 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2025 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$696/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PV25077579 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$696/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PV25077579 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$696/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PV25077579 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,285,200 +213.6% |
| 2025 | $4,182 +2% | $409,834 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,102 +2.3% | $401,799 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,010 +1.9% | $393,921 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,935 +20.5% | $386,198 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,267 -14.6% | $378,626 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,825 | $374,744 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,825 -5.9% | $367,397 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,067 +1.4% | $360,194 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,011 | $353,132 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,011 -9.9% | $346,208 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,451 +2.4% | $341,008 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,348 | $334,329 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $332,819 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $326,294 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $319,897 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,507 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $318,262 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $312,022 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $305,904 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $299,906 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $294,026 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $288,261 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $282,978 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $277,430 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,137 -0.2% | $271,991 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,147 | $266,658 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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