HUGE PRICE ADJUSTMENT - ACT NOW on this GROUND-LEVEL CONDO | PRIVATE COURTYARD | UPDATED INTERIOR | LAKE RSM AMENITIES | Welcome to 19 Hemlock, a beautifully maintained ground-level condo in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita offering comfortable single-level living, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable lifestyle. A private, enclosed courtyard surrounded by mature landscaping and newer white vinyl fencing creates a peaceful outdoor retreat and welcomes you home. Inside, composite wood flooring flows throughout the home, complemented by fresh interior paint, smooth ceilings with the popcorn texture removed, and abundant natural light. The inviting living room opens seamlessly to a dedicated dining area, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen features upgraded countertops, replaced cabinet doors, and a newer refrigerator installed in 2025. The spacious bedroom offers generous closet space, while the bathroom has been refreshed with a brand-new faucet installed in 2026. Additional improvements include a newer water heater installed in 2024. A detached one-car garage is just steps from the front door and includes built-in storage shelving for added convenience. The home is equipped with an electric range, oven, and laundry hookups, with natural gas serving the water heater. Residents enjoy resort-style community amenities, including the neighborhood pool and spa just 1/8 of a block away, along with full access to Rancho Santa Margarita's exceptional Lake & Beach Club only two blocks from the home. Enjoy the sandy beach lagoon, swimming, scenic lakefront walking trails, parks, tennis courts, community events, shopping, dining, and award-winning schools, all just moments away. This move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and the incredible Rancho Santa Margarita lifestyle.
Pending
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Jacqueline May • Contact: 714-514-5221
Price cut: $59K (8/31)
$400,000
19 Hemlock, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1beds
642sqft
Condominium
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$392,900 Zestimate®
$623/sqft
$569/mo HOA
What's special
- 149 days
- 230
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacqueline May DRE #00970096 714-514-5221,
First Team Real Estate,
Kathy Leimkuhler DRE #01831094 714-855-8050,
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26162031
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 642 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: First Floor
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: Community, Heated, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, Heated
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 93375093
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Drywall
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- 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: Gutter(s), Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Subdivision: Mission Courts (R2) (Mc)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $478 monthly
- HOA name: Mission Courts 2
- HOA phone: 949-261-8282
- Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
- Second HOA phone: 949-709-0010
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $623/sqft
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 150 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$392,900
$373,000 - $413,000
$2,408/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000$623/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW26162031 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $400,000-12.9%$623/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW26162031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,000$715/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW26162031 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trabuco Mesa
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabuco Hills
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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