24 Via Gatillo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
What's special
Located in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom + loft, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,018 square feet of living space on a ~5,200 square foot lot. Exceptional curb appeal, a three-car garage, and pride of ownership welcome you from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, crown molding, recessed lighting, and stylish flooring throughout. The functional floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a separate family room with custom built-ins and fireplace, and a spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and a sunny breakfast nook. Upstairs, the versatile loft is ideal for a home office, media room, playroom, or potential fourth bedroom. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing, featuring an in-ground spa, patio area, and low-maintenance landscaping. You'll love the 3-car garage with extensive built-in cabinetry and SwissTrax flooring. Additional highlights include leased solar panels for energy efficiency and an indoor laundry room. Conveniently located near Melinda Heights Elementary, parks, hiking and biking trails, shopping, dining, RSM Lake, and Rancho Santa Margarita's outstanding community amenities.
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Likely to sell faster than
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTravel times
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Loft
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Laundry Room
Backyard
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Shannon Stone DRE #01919235 9496143046,
Bullock Russell RE Services,
Steven Bullock DRE #01486410 949-285-3599,
Bullock Russell RE Services
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Paneling/Wainscoting, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,018 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: front door
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,200 Square Feet
- Features: Lawn, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 83649501
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- 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: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Buena Vista (Buev)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Picnic Area, Playground, Pool
- HOA fee: $91 monthly
- HOA name: SAMLARC
- HOA phone: 949-709-0010
- Second HOA fee: $100 monthly
- Second HOA name: Vista Norte
- Second HOA phone: 949-449-6000
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $619/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $486,107
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Submit
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+310.9%$619/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC26213818 | ||
| 2/19/1999 | Sold | $304,000+47.9%$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/24/1995 | Sold | $205,500$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $486,107 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,876 +1.8% | $476,576 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,788 +2.4% | $467,232 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,676 +1.8% | $458,071 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,595 +3.3% | $449,090 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,447 -0.5% | $440,285 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,468 | $435,771 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,468 -4.9% | $427,227 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,697 -22.6% | $418,850 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,068 | $410,638 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,068 +0.3% | $402,587 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,049 +3.9% | $396,540 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,823 | $388,773 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $387,016 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $379,428 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $371,989 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $369,209 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $370,087 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $362,831 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $355,717 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $348,743 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $341,905 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $335,201 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $329,058 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $322,606 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,611 +0.7% | $316,281 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,573 | $310,080 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,236,700
$1.17M - $1.30M
$4,774/mo
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