Welcome to this beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offering approximately 4,307 square feet — one of the best values for this much space in South Orange County. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac near award-winning schools, with tasteful upgrades and an expansive floor plan, this home delivers the space, comfort, and lifestyle buyers are looking for, all without compromise. Ask agent about potential seller assist in buying down Buyer's interest rate with acceptable offer.
Custom iron doors open to a grand entry that flows into a spacious formal living room and formal dining room. Crown molding, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and elevated baseboards add a polished feel throughout.
The open kitchen is designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining, with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a center island, and a layout that opens directly to the family room — perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or casual nights at home.
A standout feature of this home is its flexibility: with three separate ensuite bedrooms, it's ideally suited for multi-generational living, visiting guests, or anyone who wants extra privacy built in. The main level offers a bedroom with its own upgraded ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests or family members who prefer to avoid stairs, plus a guest bathroom and dedicated laundry room.
Upstairs, a massive open loft offers endless flexibility for a second living area, playroom, or home office. A second ensuite bedroom has its own private upgraded bathroom with subway tile and an upgraded vanity, while the two remaining secondary bedrooms share a beautifully upgraded bathroom a subway-tiled shower.
The expansive primary suite feels like a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, generous sitting area, walk-in closets, and upgraded vanities — spacious, private, and the place you'll look forward to escaping to at the end of the day.
For added comfort and peace of mind, the home has been completely repiped, includes a whole house fan, and features an owned 28-panel solar system that helps reduce electricity costs.
Enjoy a private backyard along the hillside and three citrus trees in front. This home also includes access to resort-style community amenities, including four Olympic-sized swimming pools, the RSM Beach Club swim lagoon, sport courts, parks, and trails.
Simply put — this is an extraordinary amount of home, in an unbeatable location, at a value that's hard to find anywhere else in South Orange County.
For sale
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService • Jim Bishop • Contact: 949-464-8136
Price cut: $50K (10/3)
$1,849,999
3 Sembrado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
5beds
4,307sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$430/sqft
$284/mo HOA
What's special
- 94 days
- 951
- 36
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Bishop DRE #01352560 949-464-8136,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService,
Vickie Bishop DRE #01982437 949-302-8390,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26153303
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Retreat, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Linen Closet, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,307 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 80535151
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder model: Montilla
- Builder name: JM Peters
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Montilla (Mnt)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $193 monthly
- HOA name: Montilla
- HOA phone: 800-369-7760
- Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Second HOA phone: 949-709-0010
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $430/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,429,130
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,278/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Price change | $1,849,999-2.6%$430/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$441/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Pending sale | $1,900,000$441/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+88.1%$441/sqft |
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| 1/25/2007 | Sold | $1,010,000+43.1%$235/sqft |
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| 10/15/2002 | Sold | $706,000+4.6%$164/sqft |
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| 6/7/2002 | Sold | $675,000+43.6%$157/sqft |
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| 10/23/2000 | Sold | $470,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,429,130 +2% |
| 2025 | $14,206 +1.9% | $1,401,108 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,936 +8.2% | $1,373,636 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $12,878 +1.9% | $1,272,702 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,634 +9.3% | $1,247,748 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,557 -5.9% | $1,223,283 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,281 | $1,210,740 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,281 -8.3% | $1,187,000 |
| 2018 | $13,390 +10.1% | $1,187,000 +12.9% |
| 2017 | $12,167 | $1,051,000 |
| 2016 | $12,167 -5.9% | $1,051,000 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $12,935 +6.7% | $980,390 |
| 2014 | $12,118 | $980,390 +21% |
| 2013 | -- | $810,240 |
| 2012 | -- | $810,240 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $844,000 -12.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $968,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $968,000 -7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,045,774 +37% |
| 2007 | -- | $763,199 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $748,235 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $733,564 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $719,181 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $706,000 +47.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $479,400 +2% |
| 2001 | $8,163 +6.4% | $470,000 +6.9% |
| 2000 | $7,675 | $439,668 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Arroyo Vista
- High: Tesoro
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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