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    • Listed by: EHM Real Estate, Inc. • Sherri Lex • Contact: 949-680-0490
    Price cut: $40K (7/30)
    $1,058,000

    23 Socorro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    3beds
    1,381sqft
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    $6,923/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1996
    3,406 Square Feet Lot
    $1,051,600 Zestimate®
    $766/sqft
    $91/mo HOA

    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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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sherri Lex DRE #01096502 949-680-0490,

    EHM 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: $766/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $933,863
      • Date on market: 7/16/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 37 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer

        Estimated market value

        $1,051,600

        $999,000 - $1.10M

        $4,160/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        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
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92688

        Getting around

        73 / 100
        Very Walkable
        34 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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