$849,000
$26K PRICE DROP

35 Carnation Unit 61 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Estimated payment $5,601/month

Total Views 19,905
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,174 Sq Ft
$723 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Rated A
  • No Units Above
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

Welcome to 35 Carnation, an exquisite 3-bedroom home nestled in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, where comfort, style, and convenience meet. Featuring a coveted 2-car attached garage, this residence has been beautifully updated from floor to ceiling. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen renovation, complete with modern shaker style cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a full suite of stainless-steel appliances—perfect for the culinary enthusiast and ready for your next gathering. Settle in for a quiet meal in the separate dining area or entertain guests throughout the open floor plan. High ceilings allow for abundant natural light, keeping the atmosphere bright & inviting throughout the year. Plantation shutters and luxury vinyl plank flooring offer both elegance and durability, while seamlessly connecting each space for a cohesive, contemporary look. Step outside to a spacious patio, enclosed to ensure privacy while you bask in the beautiful Orange County weather. A main floor bathroom ensures convenience, while a connected 2-car garage offers all the appeal of single-family-home living. Residents benefit from the unparalleled lifestyle that comes with nearby lake access, providing the perfect backdrop for tranquil walks, weekend kayaking, or simply relaxing by the water's edge. Experience the countless amenities of the SAMLARC Community Association, including a beach club and lagoon, pools, parks, playgrounds, pickleball courts, and more. Only minutes away from prime shopping and dining at the Irvine Spectrum Center, Fashion Island, and South Coast Plaza and centrally located in the coveted Capistrano Unified School District. Enjoy all the best Orange County has to offer.

Listing Agent

Maxwell Carr

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-690-2910 License #01898611 Listed on: 07/23/2025

First Team Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Vinyl Fence
  • New Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,174 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
  • Rancho Santa Margarita Middle School
  • Trabucco Hills High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Tax Tract Number 12480
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93096522
  • $157 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 112 Units
  • Mission Greens Association, Phone Number (714) 845-7959
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (800) 428-5588
  • Revolve Property Management HOA
  • Built by William Lyon
  • Mission Greens Subdivision
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Lake

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Pier or Dock
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Racquetball
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,179

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$396 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Mission Greens (R1) (MG)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93096522
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1174.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 723.17
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Spa Features: Association, Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Permanent, Slab
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: New Condition, Vinyl
  • Builder Name: William Lyon
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Porch, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Clay, Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Frame, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SAMLARC
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dock, Pier, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 309.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Mission Greens
  • Phone: 714-845-7959
  • Association Phone #2: 800-428-5588
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Revolve Property Management
  • Association Management 2: First Service Residential

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • Middle School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Elementary School: Trabuco Mesa
  • High School: Trabucco Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Elementary School #2: TRAMES
  • High School2: TRAHIL2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17755.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4076

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 17755.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 112
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.50
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Tract Number: 12480
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 157.00

Map

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 $8,179 $795,906 $685,415 $110,491
2024 $8,179 $780,300 $671,975 $108,325
2023 $7,995 $765,000 $658,799 $106,201
2022 $5,021 $479,386 $372,984 $106,402
2021 $4,312 $469,987 $365,671 $104,316
2020 $4,891 $465,168 $361,921 $103,247
2019 $5,525 $456,048 $354,825 $101,223
2018 $5,448 $447,106 $347,867 $99,239
2017 $5,533 $438,340 $341,046 $97,294
2016 $5,897 $429,746 $334,359 $95,387
2015 $6,045 $423,291 $329,336 $93,955
2014 $5,242 $375,024 $263,245 $111,779
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $849,000 -3.0% $723 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $874,999 +14.4% $745 / Sq Ft
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Sold $765,000 -1.3% $602 / Sq Ft
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2022 10/10/22 Price Changed $774,900 -1.9% $610 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Price Changed $789,999 -2.5% $622 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Price Changed $810,000 -2.4% $638 / Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Sale $830,000 -- $654 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $765,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $415,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $350,000 Multiple
Trustee Deed $327,250 Financial Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $440,000 First American Title Co
Trustee Deed $383,000 --
Deed $200,500 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- Landsafe Title
Trustee Deed $145,391 Landsafe Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $754,042 FHA
Closed $751,143 FHA
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $472,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $351,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,007 No Value Available
Closed $87,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25164995

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-965-22