
21 Via Tortuga Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Highlights
- Lake Front
- Heated Spa
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
- Second Garage
- Across the Road from Lake or Ocean
About This Home
As of January 2023Immaculate ground level, single story home (NO steps), with 2 large bedrooms, 2 upgraded bathrooms, elevated & renovated large backyard, & 2 garages! Welcome to Lake Front Brisa del Lago, the highly desirable community on Santa Margarita Lake, walking distance to the Mercado Del Lago shopping center. Come on in! Notice the light & bright open-concept floorplan. This home features a highly desirable kitchen that opens to the breakfast bar counter w/barstool seating & opens to the dedicated eating area. The kitchen boasts ample granite counter space, display cabinetry, recessed lighting, & a stainless streel dual basin sink w/pullout faucet. Kitchen appliances include a Whirlpool® side by side stainless steel refrigerator w/indoor filtered water/ice, a 4-burner gas range, a built-in microwave, & a dishwasher. The spacious great room showcases a gas fireplace w/extended mantel & tile hearth. The vinyl sliding glass door leads to an entertainer’s backyard w/dining & sitting areas, & space to BBQ. Breathtaking evening sunsets! Note the quality stone paving, mature palms, gardening beds, succulents, & water conserving irrigation system. Back inside the primary bedroom has double French door access to the backyard, 2 sets of mirrored closets, a stone counter vanity, double sinks, a framed mirror, & a shower over the tub w/sliding glass doors. The secondary bedroom has mirrored sliding closet doors, plank wood flooring, chair rail millwork, & hallway access to a full bath. This bathroom has a stone counter vanity, & shower over the tub with privacy glass sliding doors. Additional noteworthy features throughout: upgraded baseboards, LED daylight 5000K lumens recessed lighting, designer light fixtures, custom paint, & custom window coverings. The indoor laundry area has a quality LG® full-size washer and dryer. Also included is an eco-friendly digital thermostat, air conditioning, & central heat. Across from the covered front entry is a private lockable storage closet. In high demand: direct access secure 1-car garage plus a detached 1-car garage directly across from the other! RSM amenities are on full display: award winning schools, resort style pool/spa overlooking the lake, & exciting community concerts & events. Walk to school, the lake path, to grab coffee or ice cream, sushi, BBQ, or pizza, or even fine patio dining. Walk to the grocery store, drug store, or bank, & a multitude of adventurous biking & hiking trails are right here. Get this home while you can!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #01423207 Listed on: 12/27/2022

Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,613
Year Built
- Built in 1986 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- Lake Front
- No Units Located Below
- Two or More Common Walls
- Block Wall Fence
- Sprinkler System
- Private Yard
- Back Yard
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Second Garage
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Turnkey
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,024 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Chair Railings
- Recessed Lighting
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Blinds
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Neighborhood Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
- Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
Accessible Home Design
- No Interior Steps
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Low Pile Carpeting
- Accessible Parking
Outdoor Features
- Heated Spa
- Access To Lake
- Lake Privileges
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
- Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
- Trabuco Hills High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Natural Gas Connected
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Water-Smart Landscaping
- Across the Road from Lake or Ocean
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 10
- Tax Tract Number 12466
- Assessor Parcel Number 93188661
- $92 per year additional tax assessments
Community Details
Overview
- 178 Units
- Brisa Del Lago Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
- Samlarc Association
- First Service Res HOA
- Brisa Del Lago I Subdivision
- Maintained Community
Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Picnic Area
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Sport Court
- Community Playground
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $660,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
Deed | -- | Lawyers Title | |
Grant Deed | $619,000 | Lawyers Title | |
Grant Deed | $379,000 | Equity Title Orange County I | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Grant Deed | $258,000 | None Available | |
Trustee Deed | $212,500 | None Available | |
Grant Deed | $416,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
Grant Deed | $435,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $350,000 | Commonwealth Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $462,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $218,800 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $179,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $217,600 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $206,400 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $332,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $348,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
Previous Owner | $314,910 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $220,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $40,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $178,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $45,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
Previous Owner | $116,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/12/2025 02/12/25 | Rented | $3,350 | 0.0% | -- |
01/22/2025 01/22/25 | For Rent | $3,350 | 0.0% | -- |
01/31/2023 01/31/23 | Sold | $618,800 | 0.0% | $604 / Sq Ft |
12/30/2022 12/30/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
12/27/2022 12/27/22 | For Sale | $618,800 | -- | $604 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $6,613 | $631,176 | $514,678 | $116,498 |
2023 | $4,572 | $437,809 | $330,170 | $107,639 |
2022 | $4,495 | $429,225 | $323,696 | $105,529 |
2021 | $3,964 | $420,809 | $317,349 | $103,460 |
2020 | $4,378 | $416,495 | $314,095 | $102,400 |
2019 | $4,926 | $408,329 | $307,936 | $100,393 |
2018 | $4,856 | $400,323 | $301,898 | $98,425 |
2017 | $4,928 | $392,474 | $295,978 | $96,496 |
2016 | $5,183 | $384,779 | $290,175 | $94,604 |
2015 | $3,861 | $275,028 | $179,210 | $95,818 |
2014 | $3,788 | $269,641 | $175,699 | $93,942 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Masoud Mohammadi
Coldwell Banker Platinum Prop
(949) 552-0505
2 in this area
31 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Minji Byun
Coldwell Banker Platinum Prop
(949) 391-9986
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Seller's Agent in 2023
David Redderson
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(949) 338-6901
2 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC22259906

APN: 931-886-61
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