Your second chance is here. This beautiful home is back on the market due to the buyer's failure to perform, through absolutely no fault of the home. If you missed it the first time, don't let it slip away again.
Welcome home to 73 San Sebastian. Some houses check boxes, this one tells a story. The moment you step through the front door, you'll feel it. Nestled in the beloved Arroyo Oaks community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence has been lovingly renovated in ways that reveal themselves around every corner. Soaring vaulted ceilings and expansive windows pour natural light across every room, giving the home a warmth and openness that photographs can only begin to capture. Rich European oak wood flooring, crown molding, and custom plantation shutters lend a classic California charm. These aren't builder upgrades, they're the touches of someone who genuinely loved living here.
The remodeled kitchen feels as good as it looks. Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry open naturally into the family room, where a cozy fireplace and bay window overlook the backyard. A home made for Sunday dinners and gatherings that go later than planned. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a quiet exhale with vaulted ceilings, serene views, a walk-in closet, and dual vanity sinks. Three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, each with built-in storage.
And then there's the backyard, one of the largest in the community. Mature trees and lush landscaping wrap the space in privacy with no rear neighbors, just birdsong and rustling leaves. A custom Alumawood patio cover sets the scene for al fresco dinners and lazy afternoons. An organically raised garden flourishes alongside mature fruit trees, the kind of detail that makes guests say "you have to see this." Two storage sheds keep things tidy and the space invites you to stay a while. The garage offers built-in cabinetry, a workbench, and ceiling racks, and first-floor laundry with custom under-stair storage round out the upgrades. Community pool and spa, top-rated schools, scenic trails, and the coast just a short drive away. Homes like this don't come along often, not because of the square footage, but because of the soul they carry. The upgrades, the privacy, the garden, the light, the warmth, it all comes together in a way that's rare to find and hard to leave. We think you'll understand the moment you walk in.
For sale
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Tracy Bryant • Contact: 949-552-2000
Price increase: $12K (6/24)
$1,400,000
73 San Sebastian, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4beds
1,795sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$1,391,900 Zestimate®
$780/sqft
$267/mo HOA
What's special
- 26 days |
- 1,172 |
- 48 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tracy Bryant DRE #01327741 949-338-3515,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP26114816
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, High Efficiency, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, High Efficiency
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,795 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Good Condition,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6,600 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 80514118
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Arroyo Oaks (Ao)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Sport Court, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $176 monthly
- HOA name: Arroyo Maintenance
- HOA phone: 949-833-2600
- Second HOA fee: $91 monthly
- Second HOA name: Samlarc
- Second HOA phone: 949-709-0010
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Margarita
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $780/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $804,282
- Annual tax amount: $8,234
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,391,900
$1.32M - $1.46M
$5,148/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+0.9%$780/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NP26114816 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,388,000$773/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NP26114816 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,388,000+100.3%$773/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NP26114816 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2016 | Sold | $693,000-3.1%$386/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2016 | Pending sale | $715,000$398/sqft |
Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #OC16099405 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2016 | Price change | $715,000-1.8%$398/sqft |
Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #OC16099405 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $728,000+161.4%$406/sqft |
Source: Harcourts Prime Properties #OC16099405 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/1999 | Sold | $278,500$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,234 +1.9% | $804,282 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,078 +2.3% | $788,512 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,899 +1.9% | $773,051 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,755 +10.5% | $757,894 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,019 -7% | $743,034 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,546 | $735,416 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,546 -10.6% | $720,997 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,443 -0.1% | $706,860 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,452 | $693,000 +87.9% |
| 2016 | $8,452 +81.1% | $368,813 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,668 +2.4% | $363,274 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,560 | $356,158 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $354,549 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $347,598 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $340,783 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,237 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $339,042 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $332,395 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $325,878 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $319,489 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $313,225 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $307,084 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $301,456 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $295,546 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,407 -0.3% | $289,751 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,424 | $284,070 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92688
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Arroyo Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Arroyo Vista Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Tesoro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 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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