This home qualifies for a FREE DOWN PAYMENT GRANT of up to 3.5% of the purchase price through True Prime Mortgage! Welcome home to Rancho Santa Margarita - ranked the #1 safest city in Orange County for over ten years! This beautiful single family residence features three spacious bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, and just over 1,600 square feet of living space. Located on a desirable corner lot with no neighbors on one side and plenty of extra parking, this home has been immaculately well maintained and has amazing curb appeal. An inviting living room entry with cozy fireplace welcomes you into the home. There is a formal dining room which leads to a generous-sized kitchen, complete with a new gas range, granite counters and tile backsplash. On the other side of the kitchen you'll encounter a large family room with direct access to your attached two-car garage. Both the living and family rooms provide sliding door access to your private backyard, featuring a custom outdoor fireplace, patio cover, and plenty of space for outdoor living with both grass and hardscape. The corner lot location of this home allows for a generously-sized wrap-around yard. The principal suite is located upstairs, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts tall vaulted ceilings and a private outdoor deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and city lights. Walking distance to three different schools, including elementary, middle, and high school. Very low HOA dues of only $91 per month and NO MELLO ROOS! Very low tax rate of just over 1%. Enjoy access to all the amenities that Rancho Santa Margarita master community has to offer, including the beach club, RSM lake, pools, tennis courts, a water park, walking trails, and much more! In addition to being the #1 safest city in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita is now the #1 safest city and has the lowest level of crime in all of California. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
For sale
Listed by: Selling OC Real Estate • Cameron Davis • Contact: 949-350-0808
Price cut: $25K (9/26)
$1,149,900
4 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,602sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
4,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,141,400 Zestimate®
$718/sqft
$91/mo HOA
What's special
- 66 days
- 675
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cameron Davis DRE #01449829 949-350-0808,
Selling OC Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26157139
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Outside
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: First Floor
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4,000 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 83317118
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ranchwood (R2) (Rw)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $91 monthly
- HOA name: SAMLARC
- HOA phone: 949-709-0010
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $718/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $384,077
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$1,141,400
$1.08M - $1.20M
$4,900/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Price change | $1,149,900-2.1%$718/sqft |
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| 9/12/2026 | Price change | $1,174,900-2.1%$733/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,900+389.8%$749/sqft |
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| 8/12/1999 | Sold | $245,000+33.2%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/1993 | Sold | $184,000$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $384,077 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,124 +0.8% | $376,547 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,108 -0.4% | $369,164 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,117 -2.1% | $361,926 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,163 +56.1% | $354,830 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,386 -35% | $347,873 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,131 | $344,306 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,131 -12.9% | $337,555 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,447 -1.7% | $330,937 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,489 | $324,449 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,489 -16.2% | $318,088 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,970 -3% | $313,311 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,062 | $307,174 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $305,786 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $299,791 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $293,913 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $291,717 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $292,411 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $286,678 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $281,057 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $275,547 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $270,145 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $264,849 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $259,995 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $254,898 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,973 -0.3% | $249,900 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,984 | $245,000 |
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