Welcome to 37 La Sordina in beautiful Melinda Heights. One of a kind property with SPECTACULAR VIEWS from every room. Impressive views day or night. Majestic mountain views, city lights views; see all the way to the ocean on a clear day. Impressive exterior with a mesmerizing courtyard and European fountain. Enter this magnificent home through your stately black iron doors. Home was recently painted on the exterior with new rain gutters just installed. Original owners have beautifully upgraded this home throughout with engineered wood floors, new appliances, newer dual pane windows, lot's of recessed lighting, ceiling fans, newer HVAC system, water softener, tankless water heater and more. Entertainers paradise with a custom built deck that is covered off of the kitchen to enjoy the fabulous views. Spacious three-car garage with room for three more cars in the driveway. Lots of street parking. Walk to Altisima Park with jr. olympic size pool, basketball court, baseball fields, picnic grounds, tot lot and more. Award winning Melinda Heights elementary school just a few blocks away. Rancho Santa Margarita residents enjoy the beautiful RSM lake, beach club, 13 parks, playgrounds, community pools, sports courts, hiking and biking trails. Just a few minutes away from O’Neill Regional Park and easy access to the 241 Foothill Transportation Corridor.
Sold for $1,400,000
Listed by: Ford Realty Group • Christina Ford • Contact: 949-922-3673
Bought with: Ford Realty Group
$1,400,000
37 La Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
2,190sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
4,950 Square Feet Lot
$1,406,900 Zestimate®
$639/sqft
$6,189 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,406,900
$1.29M - $1.53M
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European fountainMesmerizing courtyardCity lights viewsSpacious three-car garageEngineered wood floorsSpectacular viewsWater softener
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Listed by:
Christina Ford DRE #00917868 949-922-3673,
Ford Realty Group
Bought with:
Christina Ford, DRE #00917868
Ford Realty Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25077939
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
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Linen Closet, Remodeled
Other
- Features: Dressing Area
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Data, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Instant Hot Water
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Casement Window(s), Custom Covering(s), Double Pane Windows, Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Stained Glass, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Glass,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 4,950 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 83906506
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Details
- Builder model: C - View
- Builder name: Kaufman & Broad
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: California Del Sol (Cds)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- HOA name: SAMLARC
- HOA phone: 949-448-6000
- Second HOA fee: $125 monthly
- Second HOA name: Brisa Ladera
- Second HOA phone: 949-448-6000
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $639/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $343,870
- Annual tax amount: $3,498
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 79 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,Submit,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $1,400,000-3.1%$639/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25077939 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,445,000$660/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25077939 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,445,000-3.3%$660/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25077939 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Contingent | $1,495,000$683/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25077939 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+585.8%$683/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25077939 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/1996 | Sold | $218,000$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,498 +1.9% | $343,870 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,434 +2.4% | $337,128 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,353 +1.8% | $330,518 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,294 +3.6% | $324,038 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,179 -0.7% | $317,685 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,201 | $314,428 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,201 -3.3% | $308,263 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,311 -33.1% | $302,219 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,949 | $296,294 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,949 -1.6% | $290,485 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,031 -6% | $286,122 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,350 | $280,518 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $279,251 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $273,776 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $268,408 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $266,402 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $267,036 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $261,800 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $256,667 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $251,635 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $246,701 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $241,864 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $237,432 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $232,777 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,826 +2.2% | $228,213 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,723 | $223,739 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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