Highly sought-after and hard to find SINGLE LEVEL home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita!! This charming 2 bedroom home will win you over the moment you step through the door. The desirable floorpan welcomes you with its bright, open layout, cathedral ceilings throughout, and design elements that bring tons of character. Highlights of this property include ceramic tile throughout, wood flooring in both bedrooms, newer low-maintenance exterior turf, and an attic fan for those hot summer days. The kitchen has been Fully-Renovated and includes granite counters, gorgeous wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting and a large bay window over looking the backyard. The backyard is fully hardscaped, for low maintenance outdoor entertaining, and features a retractable patio cover as well as a built-in gas fire pit. More importantly, this home also offers ADA compliant features including a walk-in shower in the secondary bath, as well as grab rails, and no interior or exterior steps. Primary bath also offers a walk-in Jacuzzi tub. Conveniently located only a short walk away from all the highlights this town has to offer, including the Lake, Beach Club, O'Neill Park camping & hiking trails, amazing restaurants, parks, pools and schools. NO MELLO ROOS, LOW HOA, LOW TAXES! This is your opportunity to live in the city consistently ranked #1 safest city in California!
Sold for $885,000
Listed by: @Vantage Real Estate • Shannon Miller • Contact: 888-902-2221
Bought with: Property Leaders
Tax assessed value
$885,000
21 Elderberry St, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
993sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
4,000 Square Feet Lot
$938,700 Zestimate®
$891/sqft
$3,401 Estimated rent
Home value
$938,700
$892,000 - $986,000
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Listed by:
Shannon Miller DRE #01440749 949-690-1971,
@Vantage Real Estate
Bought with:
Michele Vaughn, DRE #01239684
Property Leaders
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC24162382
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Full Bath on Main Level, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 993 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, No Stairs, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: Association
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,000 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 83331311
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Vista Ladera R1 (Vl)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $81 monthly
- HOA name: SAMLARC
- HOA phone: 949-709-0010
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $891/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $885,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,273
- Date on market: 8/16/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2024 | Sold | $885,000-1.1%$891/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC24162382 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Contingent | $895,000$901/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24162382 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2024 | Price change | $895,000-2.7%$901/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24162382 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $920,000+67.6%$926/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24162382 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2017 | Sold | $549,000$553/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2017 | Pending sale | $549,000$553/sqft |
Source: Irvine #OC17135756 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $549,000+128.8%$553/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Irvine #OC17135756 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2001 | Sold | $240,000+54.8%$242/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/1997 | Sold | $155,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,273 +45.8% | $885,000 +45.8% |
| 2024 | $6,362 +2.3% | $606,960 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,220 +1.7% | $595,059 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,116 +16% | $583,392 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,270 -11.5% | $571,953 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,957 | $566,089 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $5,957 -12.1% | $559,980 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,776 +82.7% | $549,000 +76.3% |
| 2017 | $3,708 | $311,467 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,708 -10.9% | $305,360 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,162 -1.8% | $300,774 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,237 | $294,883 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $293,551 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $287,796 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $282,153 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $280,045 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $280,711 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $275,207 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $269,811 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $264,521 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $259,335 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $254,250 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $249,591 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $244,698 +49.1% |
| 2001 | $2,855 -0.1% | $164,143 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,859 | $160,925 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Trabuco Mesa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabucco 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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