$1,150,000

Estimated payment $7,445/month

Total Views 3,855
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$584 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Access To Lake
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Melinda Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

Welcome to 5 Altivo, nestled in the highly sought-after Balantree Community of Rancho Santa Margarita. This beautifully updated home features a light, neutral color palette and stylish vinyl plank flooring throughout. High, vaulted ceilings and an abundance of windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upon entry, you'll find the dining area straight ahead and a cozy living room to the right, currently being used as a home office and featuring charming bench seating beneath the front window. A convenient under-stair storage area adds functionality to the layout. The heart of the home is the open-concept great room, where the kitchen seamlessly flows into the family room—perfect for modern living. The family room offers a cozy gas fireplace, while the kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops, crisp white shaker cabinetry, matte black appliances, a gas range, and a picturesque window overlooking the backyard. A sliding glass door leads to a private outdoor retreat, featuring a patio area and low-maintenance artificial turf—perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the Southern California sunshine. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms. The spacious primary suite features two closets: one large walk-in closet with a barn door located in the en-suite bathroom, and a second closet with mirrored wardrobe doors in the bedroom itself. The primary bath feels like a spa retreat with its freestanding soaking tub, step-in shower, dual sink vanity, and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bathroom with dual sinks, a tub/shower combination, a private water closet, and stylish shiplap accenting the walls. Linen storage is conveniently located at the upstairs landing. This energy-efficient home also includes solar panels, helping to reduce utility costs year-round. Residents of Rancho Santa Margarita enjoy access to a wealth of amenities, including the Beach Club and Lagoon, scenic lake, multiple swimming pools, parks, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball courts, hiking trails, clubhouses, and more. Welcome Home!

Listing Agent

Amy Balsz

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-246-5222 License #01945597 Listed on: 05/02/2025

First Team Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • No Common Walls
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exercise
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 14274
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93027495

Community Details

Overview

  • 106 Units
  • Balantree Association, Phone Number (949) 833-2600
  • First Service Association, Phone Number (949) 448-6000
  • Keystone HOA
  • Built by Shea Homes
  • Ballantree Subdivision, Findley Floorplan
  • Community Lake
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,473

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$235 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Ballantree (BALT)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93027495
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1970.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, 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, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Closet In Bathroom, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Builder Name: Shea Homes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Exercise Pool, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association: SALMARC
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Sport Court, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse, Recreation Room, Meeting Room
  • Association Fee: 148.00
  • Association #2 Fee: 87.00
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Balantree
  • Phone: 949.833.2600
  • Association Phone #2: 949.448.6000
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Lake, Park, Mountainous, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Keystone
  • Association Management 2: First Service

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Level, Park Nearby, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Latitude Manual: 33.66354300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 106
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Lagoon, Lake

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 320.49
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 14274

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $11,473 $1,119,574 $888,552 $231,022
2024 $11,473 $1,097,622 $871,129 $226,493
2023 $11,210 $1,076,100 $854,048 $222,052
2022 $7,194 $696,238 $482,807 $213,431
2021 $7,030 $682,587 $473,340 $209,247
2020 $7,004 $675,588 $468,486 $207,102
2019 $7,739 $662,342 $459,300 $203,042
2018 $8,960 $649,355 $450,294 $199,061
2017 $10,269 $636,623 $441,465 $195,158
2016 $9,264 $624,141 $432,809 $191,332
2015 $9,068 $614,766 $426,307 $188,459
2014 $9,325 $602,724 $417,956 $184,768
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $584 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,150,000 +9.0% $584 / Sq Ft
01/14/2022 01/14/22 Sold $1,055,000 +7.7% $536 / Sq Ft
12/11/2021 12/11/21 For Sale $979,900 +63.3% $497 / Sq Ft
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Sold $600,000 +0.2% $300 / Sq Ft
04/13/2013 04/13/13 For Sale $599,000 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,055,000 Wfg National Title
Deed -- Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $600,000 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $202,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $949,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $592,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $579,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $581,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $576,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $589,132 FHA
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $452,600 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $371,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $290,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $19,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $12,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $192,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25097852

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-274-95