Welcome to 43 Calle Estero, a beautifully maintained and upgraded home nestled in the highly sought-after community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering comfort, functionality, and a true Southern California lifestyle, this inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence blends warm living spaces with effortless indoor-outdoor living. Step inside to a light-filled interior featuring a spacious living area. The upgraded kitchen boosts stainless steel appliances including a WOLF range and oven. The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen, where you can access the backyard that features a covered patio with ceiling fans, paver hardscape and beautiful low-maintenance landscaping. Upstairs, the generously sized bedrooms provide peaceful escapes, including a relaxing primary suite complete with an en-suite bath and ample closet space. Two additional secondary bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the 2nd level. Residents enjoy access to the exceptional amenities of SAMLARC featuring the beautiful Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, beach club lagoon, multiple pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, parks, playgrounds, scenic walking and biking trails, and community events.
Sold for $969,000
Listed by: Re/Max Real Estate Group • Donnie Bowen • Contact: 949-713-4400
Bought with: Ford Realty Group
$969,000
43 Calle Estero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3beds
1,307sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
3,200 Square Feet Lot
$972,800 Zestimate®
$741/sqft
$4,299 Estimated rent
Home value
$972,800
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Warm living spacesGenerously sized bedroomsUpgraded kitchenAmple closet spaceBeautiful low-maintenance landscapingPaver hardscapeLight-filled interior
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Listed by:
Donnie Bowen DRE #01317912 949-290-9754,
Re/Max Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Christina Ford, DRE #00917868
Ford Realty Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26039623
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
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,307 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 3,200 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 80547102
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutter(s), Hiking, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: California Tesoro (Cats)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Dog Park, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, 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: $741/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $699,761
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $969,000$741/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC26039623 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Pending sale | $969,000$741/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Contingent | $969,000$741/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $969,000+57.6%$741/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Sold | $615,000-0.8%$471/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2019 | Pending sale | $620,000$474/sqft |
Source: Realty One Group Inc #OC19082098 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2019 | Price change | $620,000-0.8%$474/sqft |
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| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $625,000+60.7%$478/sqft |
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| 6/1/2011 | Sold | $389,000$298/sqft |
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| 4/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $389,000-7.2%$298/sqft |
Source: Satcal Inc. #S654891 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2010 | Listing removed | $419,000$321/sqft |
Source: Satcal Inc. #S637062 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $419,000-19%$321/sqft |
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| 7/28/2004 | Sold | $517,500+107%$396/sqft |
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| 1/24/2001 | Sold | $250,000+53.4%$191/sqft |
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| 12/29/1995 | Sold | $163,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $699,761 +2% |
| 2025 | $7,028 +1.9% | $686,041 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,894 +2.2% | $672,590 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,743 +1.9% | $659,402 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,618 +1.9% | $646,473 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,497 +0.9% | $633,798 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,438 | $627,300 +40.4% |
| 2019 | $6,438 +25.3% | $446,764 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,139 +0.6% | $438,004 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,108 | $429,416 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,108 +1.9% | $420,997 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,012 +1.4% | $414,674 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,942 | $406,552 +4.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $389,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $389,000 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $415,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $415,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $415,000 -22.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $538,407 |
| 2007 | -- | $538,407 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $527,850 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $517,500 +93.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $267,594 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $260,100 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $255,000 +42.4% |
| 2001 | $2,830 -5.5% | $179,041 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,996 | $175,531 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Arroyo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Arroyo Vista Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Tesoro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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