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Sold for $1,350,000
  • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Pam Fecher • Contact: 949-702-4400
    Bought with: Wise Choices Realty
    $1,350,000

    21 San Gabriel, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    4beds
    2,569sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1991
    6,700 Square Feet Lot
    $1,386,400 Zestimate®
    $525/sqft
    $5,928 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,386,400

    $1.32M - $1.46M

    $5,928/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 21 San Gabriel, a well-maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home plus bonus room ideally located in the desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Thoughtfully designed for everyday living and entertaining, this home offers a flexible floor plan, generous living spaces, and beautiful hillside views. Step inside to soaring ceilings, natural light, and elegant formal living and dining rooms that create a warm and inviting first impression. The spacious kitchen features a large peninsula with bar seating, abundant cabinetry, and a sunny breakfast nook, all opening seamlessly to the adjoining family room with a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. A highly desirable main-floor bedroom and adjacent full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is privately situated on one side of the home and serves as a peaceful retreat, featuring volume ceilings, an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, separate shower, and a generous walk-in closet. Across the hall, the expansive bonus room offers flexibility as a media room, home office, playroom, or second family room and could easily be enclosed to create a fifth bedroom if desired. This area also provides access to two additional guest bedrooms and a full bathroom, creating a separate bedroom wing that offers added privacy for family members or guests. Outside, enjoy excellent curb appeal, mature landscaping, and a rare three-car attached garage. The private backyard offers panoramic views of the hills, mature trees, neighborhood, and spectacular Southern California sunsets, making it the perfect place to relax or entertain. Additional improvements include PEX repiping for added peace of mind. Residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita's amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club Lagoon, four Junior Olympic-sized swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, sports courts, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Conveniently located near award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary School, shopping, dining, and easy access to the 241 Toll Road. Consistently recognized as one of California's safest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita offers an exceptional quality of life, a true sense of community, and an unbeatable Orange County lifestyle. 21 San Gabriel is the perfect place to call home!

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    Listed by:

    Pam Fecher DRE #01037846 949-702-4400,

    First Team Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Tom Schulze, DRE #01264592

    Wise Choices Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26152648MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tile Counters
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Doors: Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Blinds, Screens
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,569 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: See Remarks
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
    • Pool features: Association
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Association
    • Fencing: Invisible,Stucco Wall,Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 6,700 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Paved, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 83648101
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional,Patio Home
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Spanish Tile
    Condition
    • Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1991
    Details
    • Builder name: Fieldstone

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Standard
    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Estrella Vista (Esv)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
    • HOA fee: $152 monthly
    • HOA name: Vista Sur HOA
    • HOA phone: 800-428-5588
    • Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
    • Second HOA name: Samlarc
    • Second HOA phone: 800-428-5588
    Location
    • Region: Rancho Santa Margarita

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $525/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $670,537
    • Date on market: 7/14/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 31 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/14/2026Sold$1,350,000-3.6%$525/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26152648 Report a problem
    8/18/2026Contingent$1,400,000$545/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26152648 Report a problem
    8/4/2026Price change$1,400,000-5.1%$545/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26152648 Report a problem
    7/14/2026Listed for sale$1,474,900+231.4%$574/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26152648 Report a problem
    10/26/2001Sold$445,000+72.5%$173/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/1/1997Sold$258,000$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $670,537 +2%
    2025$6,764 +1.8%$657,390 +2%
    2024$6,644 +2.4%$644,500 +2%
    2023$6,491 +1.7%$631,863 +2%
    2022$6,380 +3.1%$619,474 +2%
    2021$6,187 -0.3%$607,328 +1%
    2020$6,208 $601,101 +2%
    2019$6,208 -7.5%$589,315 +2%
    2018$6,708 -20.1%$577,760 +2%
    2017$8,397 $566,432 +2%
    2016$8,397 +0.3%$555,326 +1.5%
    2015$8,373 +3.6%$546,985 +2%
    2014$8,086 $536,271 +0.5%
    2013-- $533,848 +2%
    2012-- $523,381 +2%
    2011-- $513,119 +0.8%
    2010-- $509,285 -0.2%
    2009-- $510,496 +2%
    2008-- $500,487 +2%
    2007-- $490,674 +2%
    2006-- $481,053 +2%
    2005-- $471,621 +2%
    2004-- $462,374 +1.9%
    2003-- $453,900 +2%
    2002-- $445,000 +62.8%
    2001$5,221 +1.3%$273,395 +2%
    2000$5,152 $268,035
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92688

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Melinda Heights
    • 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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