$1,150,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

29911 Altisima Unit 4 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$224/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$584 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of June 2025

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after Melinda Heights community, this beautifully upgraded detached home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 2,000 square feet of living space. With no neighbor on one side and direct access to O’Neill Regional Park, the private backyard offers a serene escape perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step inside to discover a bright and open layout, with a light-filled kitchen showcasing granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. Thoughtful upgrades include whole-house re-piping, new dual-pane windows, a new HVAC system, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, custom blinds, and beautifully updated bathrooms—featuring a primary suite with a new vanity and walk-in shower.

Located just minutes from award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary, Altisima Park, and scenic hiking and biking trails, this home truly blends comfort, style, and convenience.

Come experience everything this move-in-ready home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Warren

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-606-6485 License #02121890 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Janet Mitchell

Compass Brokerage Phone: 949-606-6485 License #01035607

Last Buyer's Agent

Tarah Mason

Douglas Elliman of California License #02130002

Douglas Elliman of California

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Fire Rated Drywall

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Schools

  • Melinda Heights Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Tax Tract Number 14274
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93027545

Community Details

Overview

  • 105 Units
  • Samlarc Association, Phone Number (949) 709-0010
  • Ballantree Association
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape And Recreation Co HOA
  • Ballantree Subdivision
  • Foothills

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,783

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$224 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Ballantree (BALT)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93027545
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1970.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: First
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 583.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Granite Counters, Separate Tub And Shower

Exterior Features

  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - Single Door, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: Ballantree
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 143.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 81.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: SAMLARC
  • Phone: (949) 709-0010
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Foothills, Park
  • Association Management: Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Co

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Melinda Heights
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: MELHEI
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 105
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Tract Number: 14274

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1998
Sold by
Shea Homes Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Howe Scott O and Howe Cathy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,900
Interest Rate
7.18%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $236,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $373,000 Unknown
Closed $260,000 Unknown
Closed $212,500 Unknown
Closed $22,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $188,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $1,150,000 -4.1% $584 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $1,199,000 +4.3% $609 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $1,199,000 +4.3% $609 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $609 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,783 $370,217 $163,236 $206,981
2023 $3,693 $362,958 $160,035 $202,923
2022 $3,629 $355,842 $156,897 $198,945
2021 $3,530 $348,865 $153,820 $195,045
2020 $3,529 $345,288 $152,242 $193,046
2019 $3,742 $338,518 $149,257 $189,261
2018 $4,798 $331,881 $146,331 $185,550
2017 $5,016 $325,374 $143,462 $181,912
2016 $5,041 $318,995 $140,649 $178,346
2015 $4,893 $314,204 $138,536 $175,668
2014 $5,181 $308,050 $135,823 $172,227
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25063044

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-275-45