$1,599,000

Estimated payment $9,978/month

Total Views 961
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,764 Sq Ft
$579 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • City Lights View
  • Private Yard
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after Melinda Heights neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, this stunning 4-bedroom home delivers the perfect balance of comfort, style and panoramic city views. Step inside to find newly installed luxury vinyl flooring throughout the main level, complementing an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the spacious family room, dining area, and kitchen. The kitchen offers ample space to cook and gather, featuring a generous walk-in pantry and direct flow into the main living area — ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, you’ll find all four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with more breathtaking views, brand-new luxury vinyl flooring in primary bath and an oversized walk-in closet that feels like its own retreat. But the true showstopper? The backyard oasis. Enjoy a beautifully designed pool, a built-in Viking BBQ station, lush green landscaping, and plenty of space to unwind or entertain under the California sun. Additional highlights include paid-off solar, a tankless water heater, and smart energy-efficient upgrades throughout. Located within a community known for highly rated schools, low property taxes, and access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s premier amenities — including four Olympic-sized pools, the sand-bottom Beach Club swim lagoon, catch-and-release lake, scenic trails, sport courts, and more. This is more than a home — it’s a lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Melinda Heights with views, privacy, and features that check every box.

Listing Agent

Nancy Babcock

Real Broker Brokerage Phone: 949-422-7582 License #01311802 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Real Broker

Co-Listing Agent

Eric Babcock

Real Broker Brokerage Phone: 949-422-7582 License #02077837

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,988

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 7,005 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Planned Development
  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,764 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 34
  • Tax Tract Number 14143
  • Assessor Parcel Number 83660316
  • $171 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Vista Sur Maintenance Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
  • Samlarc Association
  • First Residential HOA
  • Solana Vista Subdivision

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,988

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$224 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Solana Vista (SOLV)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 83660316
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2764.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 578.51
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Pool
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Private, Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAmlarc
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Biking Trails, Hiking Trails
  • Association Fee: 137.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista Sur Maintenance
  • Phone: 800-428-5588
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: First Residential

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: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7005.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1608

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7005.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 146
  • Number Of Units Total: 146

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 34
  • Tax Tract Number: 14143
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 171.00

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $11,988 $1,179,537 $776,037 $403,500
2024 $11,988 $1,156,409 $760,820 $395,589
2023 $10,575 $1,023,753 $699,522 $324,231
2022 $10,398 $1,003,680 $685,806 $317,874
2021 $10,120 $984,000 $672,358 $311,642
2020 $9,474 $912,271 $600,629 $311,642
2019 $10,406 $894,384 $588,852 $305,532
2018 $11,675 $877,000 $588,852 $288,148
2017 $11,906 $833,000 $544,852 $288,148
2016 $12,069 $833,000 $544,852 $288,148
2015 $11,965 $833,000 $544,852 $288,148
2014 $10,550 $722,000 $433,852 $288,148
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $579 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $780,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Grant Deed $635,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $339,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $245,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $271,192 No Value Available
Closed $75,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25165623

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 836-603-16