Stunning & Stylish, Great Value!
Located in the highly desirable Melinda Heights neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, known for its scenic parks, hiking trails, and top-rated schools. This beautifully updated two-bedroom, three-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. Enjoy a private entrance to this entry-level floor plan, offering direct access from the attached garage. The main living area is on the entry level, while both bedrooms and an upstairs office nook provide a peaceful retreat.
Interior highlights include a tastefully remodeled kitchen, new flooring throughout, and a stylish updated primary bathroom with a clean, modern finish. The private backyard is ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or letting pets and kids play.
Residents enjoy Cabo Vista’s resort-style amenities, including a spa tub, pool, and clubhouse, plus full access to the SAMLARC master HOA amenities—featuring seasonally heated pools, the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, parks, and scenic trails.
Priced to sell—this is one you don’t want to miss!
Sold for $745,000
Listing Provided by: Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with: HOUZERZ
$745,000
36 Via Madera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2beds
1,231sqft
Condominium
Built in 1993
-- sqft lot
$752,400 Zestimate®
$605/sqft
$3,850 Estimated rent
Home value
$752,400
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Private backyardStylish updated primary bathroomTastefully remodeled kitchen
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Listing Provided by:
Sara Martin DRE #02211932 949-872-4155,
Regency Real Estate Brokers,
William Scott DRE #01872856 949-697-8795,
REGENCY REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Bought with:
ALYSSA BARRETTO, DRE #02048256
HOUZERZ
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25137799
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,231 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Guest, On Site, Unassigned
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: private
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Features: Back Yard, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 93374417
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Clay,Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Details
- Builder model: Model 3
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Hiking, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Cabo Vista (Cvs)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association name: Samlarc
- Association phone: 949-709-0010
- Second HOA fee: $516 monthly
- Second association phone: 855-333-5149
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $745,000+4.2%$605/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25137799 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $715,000$581/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25137799 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2025 | Contingent | $715,000$581/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25137799 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $715,000+52.1%$581/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25137799 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2019 | Listing removed | $469,997$382/sqft |
Source: Falcon Investment and Loans #PW19074534 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2019 | Price change | $469,997-2.1%$382/sqft |
Source: Falcon Investment and Loans #PW19074534 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2019 | Price change | $479,997-3%$390/sqft |
Source: Falcon Investment and Loans #PW19074534 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $495,000+20.7%$402/sqft |
Source: California Regional MLS #PW19074534 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2015 | Sold | $410,000$333/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2015 | Pending sale | $410,000$333/sqft |
Source: Star Real Estate / Seacliff #OC15237723 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $410,000+64%$333/sqft |
Source: Star Real Estate / Seacliff #OC15237723 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2012 | Sold | $250,000+4.2%$203/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $239,900+5.4%$195/sqft |
Source: Altera Real Estate #P813036 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2012 | Sold | $227,606-49.4%$185/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2005 | Sold | $450,000$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2004 | Sold | $450,000$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,060 +1.8% | $485,353 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,972 +2.3% | $475,837 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,859 +1.7% | $466,507 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,779 +2.7% | $457,360 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,654 +0% | $448,393 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,653 | $443,796 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,653 -9.4% | $435,095 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,136 -12.8% | $426,564 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,890 | $418,200 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,890 +0.3% | $410,000 +56.9% |
| 2015 | $5,870 +53.8% | $261,275 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,816 | $256,157 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $255,000 -9.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $282,940 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $301,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $301,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $301,000 -20.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $377,500 -17.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $459,000 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $450,000 +92.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $234,294 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $230,000 +23.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $186,205 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,108 +5.5% | $182,554 +10% |
| 2000 | $2,945 | $166,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Melinda Heights
- 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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