GORGEOUS MELINDA HEIGHTS HOME W 4 BEDROOMS + LOFT, looks like a MODEL HOME!
Welcome to this beautifully customized home in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita! Thoughtfully reimagined by the owners, this residence now offers 4 spacious bedrooms plus a versatile loft, perfect for a home office, playroom, or media space.
Downstairs, a wall has been removed to create a bright, open-concept floor plan that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas—ideal for entertaining family and friends. The home has been freshly updated throughout with new paint, new flooring, dual-pane windows, stylish window framing, 3.5” baseboards, and elegant crown molding. The remodeled Primary Suite provides a luxurious retreat with its upgraded bathroom finishes. Additional features include a convenient Murphy bed (included with the home), rain gutters, newer air conditioning system, and built-in storage cabinetry in both the kitchen and garage. Step outside and enjoy the custom outdoor living space, complete with an inviting fireplace and a built-in BBQ with direct gas connection—perfect for weekend gatherings and sunset dinners. Situated within walking distance to the Blue Ribbon Melinda Heights Elementary School and close to two large parks and community pools, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy access to the Santa Margarita Lake and Beach Club, which features four Jr. Olympic-sized pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, plus baseball and soccer fields. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle opportunity in one of South Orange County’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
Sold for $1,290,000
Listing Provided by: Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
$1,290,000
38 Via Brida, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
2,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
3,956 Square Feet Lot
$1,302,200 Zestimate®
$594/sqft
$5,274 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,302,200
$1.20M - $1.41M
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Inviting fireplaceStylish window framingRemodeled primary suiteNew paintNew flooringOpen-concept floor planRain gutters
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Listing Provided by:
Marisa Whitaker DRE #01911865 949-275-7339,
Regency Real Estate Brokers,
Brent Whitaker DRE #02004300,
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Bought with:
Bita Tahmasebi, DRE #01976507
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25237195
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
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Outside, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,170 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Private, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Pool features: Association
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 3,956 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 83658202
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Termite Clearance
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s)
- Association name: Samlarc
- Association phone: 800-428-5588
- Second HOA fee: $84 monthly
- Second association name: Vista Norte Maintenance Corp
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $1,290,000-0.8%$594/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25237195 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,299,990$599/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25237195 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,990$599/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25237195 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,014 +1.8% | $394,451 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,942 +2.4% | $386,717 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,850 +1.8% | $379,135 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,781 +3.7% | $371,701 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,648 -0.7% | $364,413 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,674 | $360,677 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,674 -2.3% | $353,605 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,763 -26.5% | $346,672 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,119 | $339,875 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,119 +0.3% | $333,211 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,104 +4.3% | $328,206 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,892 | $321,777 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $320,323 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $314,043 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $307,886 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $305,585 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $306,312 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $300,306 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $294,418 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $288,646 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $282,987 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $277,439 +3.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $268,409 +4.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $257,346 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,547 +1.5% | $252,300 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,481 | $247,353 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Melinda Heights
- Middle: Rancho Santa Margarita
- High: Trabuco 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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