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  • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Ivan Balcaza • Contact: 949-903-4921
    $1,095,000

    19 Paulownia, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    3beds
    1,839sqft
    : 
    $6,943/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    4,500 Square Feet Lot
    $1,100,400 Zestimate®
    $595/sqft
    $91/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 19 Paulownia — a beautiful home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Nestled just moments from the shimmering Lago Santa Margarita, this warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 1,839 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space on a generous 4,500 square foot lot. Lovingly maintained, this home is move-in ready and filled with natural light throughout. Step inside to discover updated flooring, refreshed bathrooms, and a cozy feel that makes everyday living a pleasure. The kitchen features a brand-new dishwasher and microwave, while recent system updates — including a 2022 full A/C & HVAC system and a 2018 water heater — offer lasting peace of mind. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and two full baths, with a convenient half bath downstairs for guests. Outside, a charming fountain welcomes you at the entrance, setting the tone for a home that blends comfort and character. The backyard is a fruit lover’s dream, featuring two lemon trees, two lime trees, and pomegranate, orange, and guava trees — perfect for enjoying Southern California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A two-car garage completes the package. As part of the SAMLARC community, residents enjoy access to resort-style amenities including four Junior Olympic-sized pools, the beloved Beach Club and Lagoon, 13 parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, scenic trails, and the beautiful Lago Santa Margarita. Add in top-rated schools, wonderful dining, and convenient shopping just minutes away, and it’s easy to see why this community is one of South Orange County’s most cherished places to call home. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this exceptional home — schedule your visit today!
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    Listed by:

    Ivan Balcaza DRE #02344319 949-903-4921,

    First Team Real Estate,

    Marco Castilleja DRE #02120118 949-702-0689,

    First Team Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26163648MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), All Bedrooms Up
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,839 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Front
      • Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
      • Pool features: Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association
      Lot
      • Size: 4,500 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 83328310
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Montecito (Mo)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Sport Court, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
      • HOA fee: $91 monthly
      • HOA name: SAMLARC
      • HOA phone: 949-709-0010
      Location
      • Region: Rancho Santa Margarita

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $595/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $650,190
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 29 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
      • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Curtains

        Estimated market value

        $1,100,400

        $1.05M - $1.16M

        $4,695/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Contingent$1,095,000$595/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26163648 Report a problem
        7/30/2026Listed for sale$1,095,000+106.6%$595/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26163648 Report a problem
        8/15/2013Sold$530,000+0%$288/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/25/2013Listed for sale$529,900$288/sqft
        Source: Regency Real Estate Brokers, Inc. #OC13121085 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $650,190 +2%
        2025$6,582 +1.8%$637,442 +2%
        2024$6,468 +2.3%$624,944 +2%
        2023$6,320 +1.7%$612,691 +2%
        2022$6,212 +15.8%$600,678 +2%
        2021$5,363 -11.3%$588,900 +1%
        2020$6,048 $582,862 +2%
        2019$6,048 -10.8%$571,434 +2%
        2018$6,778 +0.1%$560,230 +2%
        2017$6,770 $549,246 +2%
        2016$6,770 -5.9%$538,477 +1.5%
        2015$7,197 -0.3%$530,389 +2%
        2014$7,218 $520,000 +105.2%
        2013-- $253,402 +2%
        2012-- $248,434 +2%
        2011-- $243,563 +0.8%
        2010-- $241,743 -0.2%
        2009-- $242,319 +2%
        2008-- $237,568 +2%
        2007-- $232,910 +2%
        2006-- $228,344 +2%
        2005-- $223,867 +2%
        2004-- $219,478 +1.9%
        2003-- $215,456 +2%
        2002-- $211,232 +2%
        2001$3,245 +0.1%$207,091 +2%
        2000$3,243 $203,031
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92688

        Getting around

        29 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        64 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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