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    • Listed by: IML Real Estate • Dave Gubler • Contact: 949-292-2763
    $1,525,000

    18 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    4beds
    2,763sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    4,400 Square Feet Lot
    $1,515,200 Zestimate®
    $552/sqft
    $91/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 18 Via Pelayo, a beautifully upgraded 4 bedroom plus oversized bonus room home in the desirable Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Set on a quiet street, this 2,763 sq. ft. residence combines thoughtful interior improvements, major system upgrades, and a newly completed resort-style backyard. The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area. The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel. The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheaters, picnic shelters, and more. 18 Via Pelayo offers the space, upgrades, outdoor living, and community lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most established neighborhoods.
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    Listed by:

    Dave Gubler DRE #01274644 949-292-2763,

    IML Real Estate,

    Ingrid Gubler DRE #02002939,

    IML Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26138703MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Family room
      • Features: Separate Family Room
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,763 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Grnd Lvl
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 4,400 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
      Details
      • Parcel number: 80608427
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1999

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Cantamar (Cant)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Sport Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Room
      • HOA fee: $91 monthly
      • HOA name: SAMLARC
      • HOA phone: 949-709-0010
      Location
      • Region: Rancho Santa Margarita

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $552/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,341,300
      • Annual tax amount: $13,644
      • Date on market: 7/6/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 8 days
      • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $1,515,200

        $1.44M - $1.61M

        $6,033/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Listed for sale$1,525,000+16%$552/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26138703 Report a problem
        2/7/2024Sold$1,315,000+1.2%$476/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC23187033 Report a problem
        1/25/2024Pending sale$1,299,000$470/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC23187033 Report a problem
        1/8/2024Contingent$1,299,000$470/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC23187033 Report a problem
        1/8/2024Listed for sale$1,299,000+52.8%$470/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC23187033 Report a problem
        7/10/2019Sold$850,000-1.2%$308/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC19107675 Report a problem
        6/14/2019Pending sale$859,900$311/sqft
        Source: Keza Realty Group #OC19107675 Report a problem
        5/9/2019Listed for sale$859,900+20.3%$311/sqft
        Source: Keza Realty Group #OC19107675 Report a problem
        2/19/2019Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
        Source: Keza Realty Group #OC18291129 Report a problem
        1/8/2019Price change$3,000-20%$1/sqft
        Source: Keza Realty Group #OC18291129 Report a problem
        12/14/2018Listed for rent$3,750$1/sqft
        Source: Keza Realty Group #OC18291129 Report a problem
        10/12/2017Listing removed$3,750$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties, Inc Report a problem
        9/15/2017Price change$3,750-3.7%$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties, Inc Report a problem
        8/17/2017Listed for rent$3,895+2.6%$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties, Inc Report a problem
        6/11/2017Listing removed$3,795$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties #OC17110916 Report a problem
        4/22/2017Listed for rent$3,795+11.8%$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties, Inc Report a problem
        11/23/2012Listing removed$3,395$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties #S716643 Report a problem
        10/16/2012Price change$3,395-2.9%$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties #S713637 Report a problem
        10/2/2012Listed for rent$3,495$1/sqft
        Source: Martin Investment Properties #S713637 Report a problem
        7/9/2008Sold$715,000-4.5%$259/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/19/2008Listed for sale$749,000+124.9%$271/sqft
        Source: EpropertySites Report a problem
        8/31/1999Sold$333,000$121/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$13,644 +45.6%$1,341,300 +47.2%
        2024$9,373 +2.9%$911,371 +2%
        2023$9,112 +1.9%$893,501 +2%
        2022$8,941 +1.9%$875,982 +2%
        2021$8,776 +0.9%$858,806 +1%
        2020$8,696 $850,000 +3%
        2019$8,696 -7.3%$825,398 +6.2%
        2018$9,386 +4.7%$777,240 +2%
        2017$8,967 $762,000
        2016$8,967 +0.1%$762,000
        2015$8,956 +12.3%$762,000 +13.4%
        2014$7,977 $672,000 +15.9%
        2013-- $579,840
        2012-- $579,840 -4%
        2011-- $604,000
        2010-- $604,000 -4%
        2009-- $629,000 +60.1%
        2008-- $392,834 +2%
        2007-- $385,132 +2%
        2006-- $377,581 +2%
        2005-- $370,178 +2.8%
        2004-- $359,979 +1.9%
        2003-- $353,382 +2%
        2002-- $346,453 +2%
        2001$5,786 -6.6%$339,660 +2%
        2000$6,195 $333,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92688

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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