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.
Pending
Listed by: IML Real Estate • Dave Gubler • Contact: 949-292-2763
Price cut: $46K (8/11)
$1,479,000
18 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
2,763sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
4,400 Square Feet Lot
$1,461,200 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$91/mo HOA
What's special
- 53 days
- 674
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dave Gubler DRE #01274644 949-292-2763,
IML Real Estate,
Ingrid Gubler DRE #02002939,
IML Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26138703
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: 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
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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
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: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,398,440
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$1,461,200
$1.39M - $1.53M
$5,848/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,479,000$535/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $1,479,000-3%$535/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,525,000+16%$552/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Sold | $1,315,000+1.2%$476/sqft |
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| 1/25/2024 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$470/sqft |
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| 1/8/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,000$470/sqft |
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| 1/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+52.8%$470/sqft |
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| 7/10/2019 | Sold | $850,000-1.2%$308/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Pending sale | $859,900$311/sqft |
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| 5/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $859,900+20.3%$311/sqft |
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| 2/19/2019 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2019 | Price change | $3,000-20%$1/sqft |
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| 12/14/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,750$1/sqft |
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| 10/12/2017 | Listing removed | $3,750$1/sqft |
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| 9/15/2017 | Price change | $3,750-3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/17/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,895+2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/11/2017 | Listing removed | $3,795$1/sqft |
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| 4/22/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,795+11.8%$1/sqft |
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| 11/23/2012 | Listing removed | $3,395$1/sqft |
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| 10/16/2012 | Price change | $3,395-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2012 | Listed for rent | $3,495$1/sqft |
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| 7/9/2008 | Sold | $715,000-4.5%$259/sqft |
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| 4/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $749,000+124.9%$271/sqft |
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| 8/31/1999 | Sold | $333,000$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,398,440 +4.3% |
| 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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