21 San Ricardo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,255,000
3
BD
3
BA
1,705
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,255,000
List Price
$1,249,000
Closing Date
Apr 16, 2026
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
OC26055229
Year Built
1990
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Sq. Ft
1,705
Lot Size
5,035
Acres
0.12
Lot Location
Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System
Days on Market
6
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Style
Contemporary
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
Two Levels
Neighborhood
Arroyo Oaks (Ao)

Property Description

Just like a quality DIAMOND, this GEM scores high on all its 4 C’s. Nestled in the desirable Arroyo Oaks & Vista neighborhood featuring wide streets & neighborhood park with play area, association pool/spa & large, grassy outdoor activity space from which you can enjoy the 4th of July fireworks over Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. This SPACIOUS & BRIGHT 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath home with cathedral-ceilinged Living & Dining rooms & open LOFT (4th bedroom option) is irresistible from the moment you step through the front door. Fully RE-PIPED with upgraded kitchen & baths, updated lighting, new 2nd floor carpeting & freshly painted interior complimented by the easy-care TURF, biome-friendly front landscaping & EXPANSIVE hardscaped BACKYARD. Low taxes & HOA fees + TOP-RATED Capistrano school district; Tesoro HS, Arroyo Vista ES & MS + privates too incl. SMCHS. Easy access to toll road & I-5, shopping, dining, entertainment & outdoor activities. This ideal balance of Community, Configuration, Condition & Convenience makes this charming home SPARKLE!

Additional Information

HOA
87
Frequency
Monthly
Second HOA
$176
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
Pool Description
Community, Association
Fireplace Description
Family Room
Heat
Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
View
None
Exterior Construction
Drywall, Stucco
Patio
Concrete
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Garage Spaces Total
2
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Private
School District
Capistrano Unified
Elementary School
Arroyo Vista
High School
Tesoro
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
Attached Structure
Detached
Number Of Units Total
1

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lilian Muff (lilian@bullockrussell.com) from Listing Office: Bullock Russell RE Services.

Listing sold by Stephen Walsh from Compass

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