
1 Brisa Del Lago Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Estimated payment $7,235/month
Highlights
- Lake Front
- In Ground Pool
- Updated Kitchen
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
- Panoramic View
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
Welcome to one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most sought-after lakefront locations! This beautifully upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bath ground-level end-unit condo is perfectly positioned in the coveted Brisa del Lago community, offering direct lake views and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening unwind on a private patio just steps from the water. Inside, the home boasts a modern, turnkey design featuring quartz countertops, updated finishes, and a thoughtfully open layout ideal for both everyday living and stylish entertaining. The kitchen seamlessly connects to a spacious living and dining area, framed by large windows that capture breathtaking lake and greenery views. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with serene lake views, dual closets, and a fully updated en-suite bath. A generous second bedroom and full guest bath provide flexible space for guests, a home office, or both. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, ample storage (including a private porch closet and garage storage), a direct-access single-car garage, plus a second detached garage—rare for the area. Residents of Brisa del Lago enjoy resort-style amenities, including a pool, spa, and scenic walking trails along the lake. Step outside your door to take full advantage of the RSM Lake lifestyle, with waterfront dining, boutique shops, and year-round community events just moments away. Whether you're seeking tranquility, convenience, or a prime lakefront setting—this home truly has it all. The seller is open to both sale and lease options, offering flexible terms to accommodate the right buyer or tenant.
Listing Agent
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-922-7973 License #01512593 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Co-Listing Agent
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-922-7973 License #02075561
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,434
Year Built
- Built in 1986 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- Lake Front
- End Unit
- No Units Located Below
- Two or More Common Walls
- Fenced
- Stucco Fence
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
Property Views
- Lake
- Panoramic
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Turnkey
Interior Spaces
- 1,010 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Shutters
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Quartz Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Concrete Porch or Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
- Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
- Trabucco Hills High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Not Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 2
- Tax Tract Number 12466
- Assessor Parcel Number 93188575
- $181 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- 178 Units
- Brisa Del Lago I Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
- Firstservice Residential Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
- Built by Haywood Homes
- Brisa Del Lago I Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $9,434 | $918,000 | $801,502 | $116,498 |
2024 | $9,434 | $900,000 | $785,786 | $114,214 |
2023 | $2,725 | $268,705 | $134,147 | $134,558 |
2022 | $2,677 | $263,437 | $131,517 | $131,920 |
2021 | $2,177 | $258,272 | $128,938 | $129,334 |
2020 | $2,603 | $255,624 | $127,616 | $128,008 |
2019 | $2,808 | $250,612 | $125,113 | $125,499 |
2018 | $2,763 | $245,699 | $122,660 | $123,039 |
2017 | $2,775 | $240,882 | $120,255 | $120,627 |
2016 | $3,045 | $236,159 | $117,897 | $118,262 |
2015 | $3,137 | $232,612 | $116,126 | $116,486 |
2014 | $3,080 | $228,056 | $113,851 | $114,205 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/08/2025 07/08/25 | For Rent | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- |
06/13/2025 06/13/25 | For Sale | $1,074,000 | 0.0% | $1,063 / Sq Ft |
05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Off Market | $1,074,000 | -- | -- |
05/09/2025 05/09/25 | For Sale | $1,074,000 | -- | $1,063 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Western Resources Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Western Resources Title Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Closed | $169,500 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $168,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $264,750 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Closed | $50,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Closed | $79,800 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $98,031 | Unknown | |
Closed | $33,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Closed | $109,250 | Unknown |
About the Listing Agent

John Russell grew up on the East Coast, spending his summers in Cape Cod. He attended law school at Fordham University and has been a member of the New York State Bar Association since 1989. John also attended the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at USC which lead to a career in television news. He first worked as a weather reporter in several markets across the country, before landing in Los Angeles as an onscreen analyst for Thompson Reuters covering the financial impact of
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