Major price reduction! Black Friday Special FREE-Washer/Dryer and Fridge! Gorgeous Single Family home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita with LOW TAX RATE and NO-MELLO-ROOS! This amazing home is close to all major shopping centers and restaurants. Located in MELINDA HEIGHTS one of the most exclusive areas in RSM. Home features 3-Bedrooms and Den/office or possible 4th Bedroom with 2.5-Bathrooms and two-car attached garage. Home has been completely remodeled with we new A/C unit, granite counter tops in kitchen, subway tile backsplash, recessed lighting throughout, dual-pane windows, new interior paint, water saving toilet fixtures, remodeled primary shower, Bamboo wood flooring all downstairs and all new carpet installed upstairs. Home has beautiful front and backyard overlooking saddleback mountains. Backyard is perfect for barbecuing or just relaxing in your own private yard with no one behind you. Enjoy access to "resort like living" with several community amenities including FIVE swimming pools, beach club, lake, parks, playgrounds, barbecue areas, tennis courts, pickle ball, sand volleyball courts, hiking, biking and walking trails. Conveniently located near Lake RSM, O’Neill Regional Park, shopping centers, restaurants, and TOP-RATED SCHOOLS, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a highly desirable neighborhood. Rancho Santa Margarita is RANKED #1 safest city in California for 2025 according to reports from platforms like reAlpha and eww.californiacitynews.org, for the SECOND consecutive year. Don't miss this opportunity to own in own of the nicest areas in Orange County.
Sold for $1,170,000
Listing Provided by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with: South County Brokers
$1,170,000
30 El Cencerro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
4,370 Square Feet Lot
$1,169,400 Zestimate®
$585/sqft
$5,184 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,169,400
$1.08M - $1.26M
$5,184/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Joe Christiansen DRE #01481844 949-636-9104,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with:
Kathleen Gelberger, DRE #01951797
South County Brokers
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25228121
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, See Remarks
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Shutters, Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Peek-A-Boo
Lot
- Size: 4,370 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 83658231
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC, Lighting, Appliances
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Rural, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Horse Trail(s), Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: Samlarc
- Association phone: 949-858-1390
- Second HOA fee: $84 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2026 | Listing removed | $4,950$2/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $4,950-1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000$3/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $1,170,000-4.5%$585/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Contingent | $1,225,000$613/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Price change | $1,225,000-3.9%$613/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $1,275,000-0.8%$638/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $1,285,000-1.1%$643/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,298,888$649/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,632 +1.9% | $357,624 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,566 +2.4% | $350,612 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,483 +1.8% | $343,738 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,421 +3.9% | $336,999 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,294 -0.9% | $330,392 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,323 | $327,005 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,323 -1.7% | $320,594 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,380 -26.1% | $314,308 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,575 | $308,146 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,575 +0.2% | $302,104 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,566 +4.5% | $297,567 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,368 | $291,739 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $290,421 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $284,727 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $279,145 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $277,059 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $277,718 +5.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $263,580 +5.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $250,413 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $245,503 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $240,690 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $235,971 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $231,647 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $227,105 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,842 +1.6% | $222,652 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,782 | $218,287 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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