A true hidden gem nestled in the highly sought-after Santa Rosa community in Santiago Hills, this stunning turnkey home perfectly blends elegance and comfort. The desert-scape front yard featuring a charming paver walkway with a living plant wall and fountain sets the stage for the warm welcome within. Step inside through the custom entry door with beveled glass and discover an open-concept layout enhanced by soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. Gorgeous hardwood floors and a beautiful remodeled staircase set a stylish tone ideal for entertaining. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the formal dining room which opens to the private backyard through French doors, transforming the space for effortless indoor/outdoor living. Every meal will be a culinary experience in the eat-in gourmet kitchen showcasing a dazzling breakfast bar, chic white cabinets, granite countertops and modern appliances including a built-in refrigerator. Adjacent to the kitchen the cozy family room features a remodeled fireplace with mantel, built-in sound system speakers as well as French doors leading to the outdoor entertainment area. Completing the main level is a versatile bedroom/home office with closet organizer and mirrored closet doors, a full bath, a large indoor laundry room with a sink and direct access to the three-car garage with cabinets and overhead storage racks. Step outside to your backyard paradise featuring a new redwood patio cover and deck, a sparkling pool & spa with waterfalls, a built-in brick barbecue, brick planters and lush landscaping. Upstairs, discover a beautiful custom hallway cabinet, three bedrooms, including an impressive primary suite with vaulted ceilings, ceiling fan, sliding door leading to the large private balcony and a spa-like bathroom complete with dual vanities, a separate shower, a soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet with mirrored doors. Both secondary bedrooms have ceiling fans, closet organizers and mirrored closet doors, also a full hallway bathroom with dual vanity. Other highlights of this meticulously maintained home include newer HVAC system, newer roof, newer windows, Wainscoting paneling, crown molding, 6” baseboards, Plantation shutters, recessed lighting, drip water system, leased solar panels and more. Conveniently located near Chapman Hills Elementary, shopping, dining, hiking, biking, Peters Canyon, Irvine Park and easy access to fwys and toll roads. This home truly offers a dream lifestyle!
Sold for $1,650,000
Listed by: Seven Gables Real Estate • Michele McCarthy • Contact: 714-329-2266
Bought with: Real Broker
$1,650,000
266 S Santa Maria St, Orange, CA 92869
4beds
2,897sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
5,775 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$570/sqft
$6,843 Estimated rent
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Sparkling pool and spaPrivate balconyThree-car garageRemodeled staircaseEat-in gourmet kitchenSpa-like bathroomAbundant natural light
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Listed by:
Michele McCarthy DRE #01891276 714-329-2266,
Seven Gables Real Estate,
Felicia Martinez DRE #01486205 714-604-3111,
Seven Gables Real Estate
Bought with:
Max Lee, DRE #01905008
Real Broker
Vincent Kim, DRE #01464712
Real Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW24223909
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Granite Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Self-closing Drawers
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Paneling/Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Bar, All Bedrooms Up, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,897 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First level
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Brick, Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Wood
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Private, Waterfall
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block,Excellent Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Pool
Lot
- Size: 5,775 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Desert Front, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped, Near Park
Details
- Parcel number: 50403112
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Details
- Builder name: Standard Pacific
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Santa Rosa (Strs)
Location
- Region: Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $570/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,683,000
- Date on market: 11/1/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2025 | Sold | $1,650,000-4.3%$570/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PW24223909 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2024 | Pending sale | $1,725,000$595/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24223909 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2024 | Contingent | $1,725,000$595/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24223909 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,725,000+447.6%$595/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PW24223909 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/1997 | Sold | $315,000$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,683,000 +228.1% |
| 2025 | $6,596 +4.9% | $513,027 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,288 +2.2% | $502,968 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,153 +1.8% | $493,106 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,042 +2.7% | $483,438 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,884 +0.9% | $473,959 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,831 | $469,100 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,831 +1.1% | $459,902 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,765 +5.3% | $450,885 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,476 | $442,045 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,476 +1.8% | $433,378 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,376 +8.3% | $426,869 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,965 | $418,508 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $416,617 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $408,449 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $400,441 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $397,449 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $398,394 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $390,583 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $382,925 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $375,417 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $368,056 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $360,840 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $354,227 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $347,282 +2% |
| 2001 | $6,940 +1.5% | $340,473 +2% |
| 2000 | $6,836 | $333,798 |
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Neighborhood: 92869
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Chapman Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Santiago Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10El Modena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapman Hills
- Middle: Santiago
- High: El Modena
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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