Welcome to your dream home in the beautiful community of Melinda Heights in Rancho Santa Margarita situated on a cul-de-sac street. This gorgeous, highly upgraded residence built in 1995 boasts 5 spacious upstairs bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms along with a large upstairs loft along with 2,193sf of living space situated on a 5,100sf lot. As you step inside through the double doors, you are welcomed to the formal living room and dining room area showcasing with stunning vinyl floors and upgraded baseboards throughout downstairs. Just off the dining space is a family room open to a fully remodeled gourmet kitchen featuring custom white shaker wood cabinets with soft closed hinges, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, custom backsplash, and more. Upstairs features a large open loft off the stairs along with all 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including the primary suite with high ceilings. The primary bathroom has also been fully remodeled throughout with new tiles, vanity, and lighting and includes a walk-in closet. Other upgrades include newer dual pane windows, recessed lighting, upgraded carpet upstairs, ceiling fans, full Pex Re-pipe, fresh exterior contemporary paint, custom bathroom lighting, and more. Outside entertainers will delight in the expansive backyard retreat, complete with a built-in BBQ and an above ground spa. The direct access 3-car garage features built-in cabinets. Located within a short walk to the award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary School and close proximity to Altisima Park, and O’Neill Wilderness Park, as well as easy access to shopping, entertainment, and the 241 toll road. The HOA offers access to amenities such as 4 pools/spas, tennis and pickleball courts, several parks, playgrounds, and more. Access to Rancho Santa Margarita's master-planned community amenities include the beach club, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, clubhouses, tennis courts, water park, trails, and much more. No Mello Roos with a property tax rate of approximately 1.03%. A great place to call home!
Sold for $1,450,000
Listing Provided by: KW Spectrum Properties
Bought with: Bullock Russell RE Services
$1,450,000
23 Ceramica, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
5beds
2,193sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
5,100 Square Feet Lot
$1,459,000 Zestimate®
$661/sqft
$5,752 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,459,000
$1.34M - $1.59M
$5,752/mo
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Highly upgraded residenceExpansive backyard retreatFresh exterior contemporary paintRemodeled gourmet kitchenAbove ground spaUpgraded carpet upstairsStunning vinyl floors
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Listing Provided by:
Martin Mania DRE #01799007 714-747-3884,
KW Spectrum Properties
Bought with:
Erik Westrum, DRE #01764974
Bullock Russell RE Services
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25063542
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Remodeled, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,193 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Vinyl,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,100 sqft
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 83920139
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $92 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: Talavera
- Association phone: 949-298-7898
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
- Second association phone: 949-298-7898
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $1,450,000+3.6%$661/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25063542 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Contingent | $1,400,000$638/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25063542 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+308.2%$638/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25063542 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2001 | Sold | $343,000+19.5%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/1999 | Sold | $287,000+51.1%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/1994 | Sold | $190,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,854 +1.8% | $571,329 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,750 +2.4% | $560,127 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,616 +1.8% | $549,145 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,519 +2.9% | $538,378 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,362 -0.1% | $527,822 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,367 | $522,410 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,367 -4.9% | $512,167 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,644 -22.3% | $502,125 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,260 | $492,280 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,260 -0.8% | $482,628 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,320 -3.5% | $475,379 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,584 | $466,067 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $463,961 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $454,864 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $445,946 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $442,614 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $443,667 +11.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $398,165 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $390,358 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $382,704 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $370,789 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $363,519 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $356,857 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $349,860 +17.2% |
| 2001 | $5,781 +1.5% | $298,594 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,694 | $292,740 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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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