It’ll be LOVE at first sight as you drive into the Friendly, CUL-DE-SAC & step into this Inviting, almost 1900 sq ft, 3 bed / 2.5 bath home with High, Cathedral Ceiling & Spacious, OPEN-PLAN layout featuring timeless architecture, contemporary colors, updated lighting & those practical upgrades that’ll make your heart skip a beat (2021 windows & shutters throughout, 2019 remodeled bathrooms & SEE photos for IMPROVEMENTS List + COMPLETED Termite/Section 1). The Eat-In Kitchen has plenty of storage in the UPDATED cabinets & peaceful Views of the Wide Backyard & O’Neill Regional Park foothills. Enjoy the tree-lined berm & peek-a-boo Saddleback Mountain VIEWS from the Large Primary Bedroom with Upgraded Bathroom, separate toilet & walk-in closet. The 2 secondary bedrooms share an Updated Bath at the opposite end of the 2nd floor. The 2-car, attached, garage has Epoxy Flooring with Garage Door replaced in 2022. This popular Arroyo Vista neighborhood proves that it IS all THAT; with its wide streets & neighborhood park with play area, association pool/spa & large, grassy outdoor activity area from which you can even enjoy the 4th of July fireworks over Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. Low taxes & HOA fees + TOP-RATED Capistrano school district; Tesoro HS, Arroyo Vista ES & MS + privates too incl. SMCHS. Easy access to toll road & I-5, shopping, dining, entertainment & outdoor activities. So, What’s Love got to do with it? Everything!
Sold for $1,275,000
Listing Provided by: Bullock Russell RE Services
Bought with: L.S. Gateway Realtors
$1,275,000
40 Santa Teresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
5,320 Square Feet Lot
$1,391,200 Zestimate®
$682/sqft
$4,972 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,391,200
$1.32M - $1.47M
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Association poolWide backyardPlay areaNeighborhood parkPeaceful viewsContemporary colorsArroyo vista es
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Listing Provided by:
Lilian Muff DRE #02020872 808-639-0076,
Bullock Russell RE Services,
Atousa Ligtvoet DRE #01961353 949-293-3266,
Bullock Russell RE Services
Bought with:
Kelvin Tran, DRE #01851810
L.S. Gateway Realtors
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC24084135
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- 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, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Granite Counters, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community
- Fencing: Stucco Wall,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,320 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 80519122
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder model: 1
- Builder name: Fieldstone
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Park, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
- Subdivision: Arroyo Vista (Av)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $176 monthly
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- Association name: Arroyo Maint. Corp.
- Association phone: 714-508-9070
- Second HOA fee: $81 monthly
- Second association name: Samlarc
- Second association phone: 949-709-0010
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Submit,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2024 | Sold | $1,275,000-1.8%$682/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC24084135 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$695/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24084135 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,000$695/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24084135 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $1,299,000+4%$695/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+433.8%$668/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC24084135 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/1998 | Sold | $234,000$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,244 +261.5% | $1,300,500 +255% |
| 2024 | $3,664 +2.3% | $366,305 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,581 +2% | $359,123 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,512 +23.2% | $352,082 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,850 -16.4% | $345,179 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,411 | $341,640 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,411 -4.6% | $334,942 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,576 +1.9% | $328,375 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,509 | $321,937 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,509 -11.2% | $315,625 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,951 +2.5% | $310,885 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,855 | $304,796 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $303,419 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $297,470 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $291,638 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $289,459 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $290,147 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $284,458 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $278,881 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $273,413 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $268,052 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $262,797 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $257,981 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $252,923 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,710 +0.2% | $247,964 +2% |
| 2000 | $4,703 | $243,102 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Arroyo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Arroyo Vista Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Tesoro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Arroyo Vista
- High: Tesoro
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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