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Sold for $1,062,000
  • Listed by: EHM Real Estate, Inc. • Sherri Lex • Contact: 949-680-0490
    Bought with: Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc.
    $1,062,000

    23 Socorro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    3beds
    1,381sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1996
    3,406 Square Feet Lot
    $1,060,500 Zestimate®
    $769/sqft
    $4,342 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,060,500

    $986,000 - $1.15M

    $4,342/mo

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    What's special

    Rarely on the market. Located on one of the most desirable lots, this inside-corner location includes an expansive wraparound backyard. Centrally located walking distance to parks, shopping and restaurants, hillside and mountain views and ONLY ONE HOA of $91/mo. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by two-story ceilings, walls of windows, and an abundance of natural light. The open floor plan includes spacious living room with fireplace and dining room that opens through the sliding glass door to the spacious backyard. The newly remodeled kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with white cabinetry, quartz countertops that continues the quartz into a full-height backsplash, stainless appliances, 5-burner gas range, black designer faucet and hardware, generous breakfast bar with seating and waterfall edge. Upstairs, the white staircase with two story windows leads to a spacious primary suite featuring walk-in closet, remodeled bath with an oversized L-shaped quartz vanity, waterfall faucets, dual shower heads, two walls of framed mirrors and designer lighting. One of the two secondary bedrooms enjoys its own private balcony overlooking the surrounding hills with both bedrooms are generous in size. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the expansive wrap around yard features covered patio, firepit, lighting, stone hardscape and raised patio providing even more room for entertaining or simply relaxing. Additional amenities in the home include panel doors, ceiling fans, 9 ft ceilings, LED lighting, Nest thermostat, bronze door hardware, direct access to 2 car garage. With one of the lowest HOA dues in Rancho Santa Margarita residents enjoy all of the outstanding SAMLARC amenities, including the Beach Club Lagoon at Lago Santa Margarita, four Jr. Olympic-sized pools, parks, splash park, playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, fishing, hiking and biking trails, community events, summer concerts, and year-round activities that make Rancho Santa Margarita one of Orange County’s safest and most sought-after places to call home.

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    Listed by:

    Sherri Lex DRE #01096502 949-680-0490,

    EHM Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Eduardo Sandoval, DRE #01209651

    Excellence RE Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26154436MLS 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, Entry/Foyer, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Up
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,381 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Storage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Brick, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Stone, Wrap Around
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: Community, Heated, In Ground, Association
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,406 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Street Level, Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 81423310
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1996

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park, Pool
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Santa Fe (Safe)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s), Trail(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: $769/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $933,863
    • Date on market: 7/16/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 21 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/18/2026Sold$1,062,000+0.4%$769/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26154436 Report a problem
    8/30/2026Pending sale$1,058,000$766/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26154436 Report a problem
    8/10/2026Contingent$1,058,000$766/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26154436 Report a problem
    7/30/2026Price change$1,058,000-3.6%$766/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26154436 Report a problem
    7/16/2026Listed for sale$1,098,000+24.8%$795/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26154436 Report a problem
    8/19/2025Listing removed$4,200$3/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25125463 Report a problem
    8/10/2025Price change$4,200-4.5%$3/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25125463 Report a problem
    7/27/2025Price change$4,400-2.2%$3/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25125463 Report a problem
    6/5/2025Listed for rent$4,500+87.5%$3/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC25125463 Report a problem
    10/3/2022Sold$880,000-0.6%$637/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/3/2022Pending sale$885,000$641/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties #OC22166044 Report a problem
    9/3/2022Contingent$885,000$641/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC22166044 Report a problem
    8/25/2022Price change$885,000-1.1%$641/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC22166044 Report a problem
    7/28/2022Listed for sale$895,000+135.5%$648/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC22166044 Report a problem
    6/17/2013Listing removed$2,400$2/sqft
    Source: Martin Investment Properties Report a problem
    4/12/2013Listed for rent$2,400$2/sqft
    Source: Martin Investment Properties Report a problem
    5/9/2003Sold$380,000+18.8%$275/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/29/2002Sold$320,000+98.8%$232/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/2/1997Sold$161,000$117/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $933,863 +2%
    2025$9,490 +1.8%$915,552 +2%
    2024$9,326 +2.2%$897,600 +2%
    2023$9,128 +68.4%$880,000 +69.7%
    2022$5,420 +4.2%$518,615 +2%
    2021$5,203 -1.4%$508,447 +1%
    2020$5,277 $503,234 +2%
    2019$5,277 -9.6%$493,367 +2%
    2018$5,835 -9.5%$483,694 +2%
    2017$6,448 $474,210 +2%
    2016$6,448 -3.1%$464,912 +1.5%
    2015$6,654 +2.7%$457,929 +2%
    2014$6,478 $448,959 +12.7%
    2013-- $398,400
    2012-- $398,400 -4%
    2011-- $415,000 -2.7%
    2010-- $426,366 +12.2%
    2009-- $380,000 -9.3%
    2008-- $419,000 +2%
    2007-- $410,785 +2%
    2006-- $402,731 +2%
    2005-- $394,835 +2%
    2004-- $387,094 +18.6%
    2003-- $326,298 +60.7%
    2002-- $203,014 +2%
    2001$3,391 +0.2%$199,034 +2%
    2000$3,384 $195,132
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92688

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cielo Vista
    • 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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