Melinda Heights Home with Stunning Views – No Rear Neighbors! Not in a high fire danger zone! Fire insurance quote available at approximately $3,000 / year!
Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita’s coveted Melinda Heights neighborhood! Enjoy serene natural views with no neighbors behind you—just the beautiful backdrop that makes this community truly one of a kind.
This versatile 4-bedroom home (originally offered as 3 bedrooms plus a den/office) features an optional door and closet, as shown in the MLS photos, offering flexible living space for your needs.
The first floor is bright and inviting with abundant natural light, upgraded flooring, fresh paint, and a fully remodeled, expanded kitchen—perfect for entertaining or everyday living.
Step outside to your spacious backyard with low-maintenance turf, ideal for gatherings or giving your furry friends room to play.
Upstairs, you’ll find all bedrooms, a convenient laundry area, and a recently remodeled primary suite. Enjoy a spa-like custom tile shower with a walk-in enclosure, an upgraded vanity, and a generous walk-in closet.
Additional Highlights:
Access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s top-notch amenities: beach club, lake, tennis courts, water park, scenic trails, and more—all included with low HOA dues
No Mello Roos
Low property tax rate of approximately 1.01%
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded home with exceptional privacy and access to all that RSM has to offer!
Sold for $1,150,000
Listed by: Plan A Real Estate • Ryan Argue • Contact: 714-394-1462
Bought with: Realty ONE Group West
$1,150,000
51 Calle Alamitos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
3,768 Square Feet Lot
$1,173,000 Zestimate®
$663/sqft
$4,997 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,173,000
$1.08M - $1.28M
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Remodeled master bathroomCompletely remodeled kitchenUpgraded floors
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Listed by:
Ryan Argue DRE #01892077 ryan@planArealestate.com,
Plan A Real Estate
Bought with:
Suzi Dailey, DRE #01746768
Realty ONE Group West
Diane Rollo, DRE #01916556
Realty One Group West
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25122866
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
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,734 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3,768 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 83665224
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Subdivision: Emerald Ridge Liberty (Erlh)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Dog Park, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $87 monthly
- HOA name: Samlarc
- HOA phone: 800-428-5588
- Second HOA fee: $69 monthly
- Second HOA name: Liberty Bhe
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $663/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $704,472
- Annual tax amount: $7,346
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $1,150,000$663/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25122866 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$663/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+89.5%$663/sqft |
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| 9/13/2016 | Sold | $607,000-2.1%$350/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2016 | Pending sale | $619,900$357/sqft |
Source: Regency Real Estate Brokers #OC16169490 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $619,900+25.2%$357/sqft |
Source: Regency Real Estate Brokers #OC16169490 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2009 | Sold | $495,000$285/sqft |
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| 3/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $495,000+12.5%$285/sqft |
Source: First Team Real Estate #S565461 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2003 | Sold | $440,000+64.8%$254/sqft |
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| 11/6/1998 | Sold | $267,000$154/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,346 +1.8% | $704,472 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,218 +2.3% | $690,659 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,053 +1.7% | $677,117 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,937 +2.8% | $663,841 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,749 -0.1% | $650,825 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,756 | $644,152 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,756 -9.8% | $631,522 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,486 -16.2% | $619,140 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,929 | $607,000 +12.7% |
| 2016 | $8,929 +11.6% | $538,470 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,002 +3.2% | $530,382 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,750 | $519,993 +18.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $440,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $440,000 -10.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $493,826 |
| 2010 | -- | $493,826 +7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $460,000 -5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $485,159 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $475,647 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $466,321 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $457,178 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $448,214 +55.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $288,996 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $283,330 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,304 +0.3% | $277,775 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,291 | $272,329 |
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Neighborhood: 92688
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Melinda Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Trabuco Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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