31 Cascada, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- $965,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 1,675
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $965,000
- List Price
- $965,000
- Closing Date
- May 07, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- OC26067081
- Year Built
- 1989
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,675
- Lot Location
- Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Near Park, On Golf Course, Street Level
- Days on Market
- 11
- Property Type
- Condo
- Style
- Traditional
- Property Sub Type
- Condominium
- Stories
- Two Levels
- Neighborhood
- Tierra Linda (Tli)
Property Description
Located in the sought-after Tierra Linda community in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, this home offers beautiful hillside views and a highly functional 3 bedroom plus loft floor plan. The layout features one bedroom and full bathroom on the main level and two bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms upstairs, plus a spacious open loft / Flex space. Skylights in both the loft and primary suite bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and airy feel throughout this beautiful home. The open floor plan offers welcoming living and dining spaces anchored by a gas fireplace. Details include sliding glass door leading to the back patio creating seamless indoor-outdoor living, LVP flooring, new carpet, fresh paint. The expanded and remodeled kitchen showcases new cabinetry with soft close features, quartz countertops, stainless steel farm sink, 5 burner gas stove and oven, recessed lighting, and an large eating nook. The downstairs bedroom also has sliding glass doors with direct access to the backyard patio, is perfect for a home office or guest bedroom and is adjacent to a full bathroom. Step outside to a large, sunny backyard with hillside views and enjoy the perfect weather Rancho Santa Margarita offers. The primary suite is generously sized and offers a comfortable retreat with a skylight, ceiling fan, a large walk-in closet and a ensuite bathroom showcasing dual vanities, new light fixture, wood cabinetry, and a frameless glass walk-in shower with a new door. The third bedroom offers panoramic hillside views and can easily accommodate a Queen sized bed. An oversized loft / Flex space with large skylights offers endless possibilities: a tv room, a kid space, a craft room - anything you need extra space for. Additional highlights include a whole house fan, two-car garage, and a recently REPIPED community. Enjoy being within walking distance to Tijeras Creek Golf Course, along with access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s extensive amenities, including pools, lake access, beach club, tennis courts, pickleball, sports fields, and scenic walking paths. Located in an area served by California Distinguished Schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment and offering low taxes, this property presents a flexible opportunity—ideal as a 3-bedroom starter home, a perfect downsize, or a lock-and-leave residence. An excellent investment in a strong, amenity-rich community and all just a short drive away from the beautiful beaches California is known for. Welcome Home!
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Additional Information
- HOA
- 415
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Second HOA
- $87
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Pool Description
- Association
- Fireplace Description
- Gas, Living Room
- Heat
- Central, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air, Attic Fan
- View
- Canyon, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Neighborhood
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco
- Patio
- Rear Porch, Concrete, Patio
- Roof
- Tile
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- School District
- Capistrano Unified
- Elementary School
- Arroyo Vista
- High School
- Tesoro
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Attached Structure
- Attached
- Number Of Units Total
- 1
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Francisca Rio Fuentes (frankie@frankierio.com) from Listing Office: First Team Real Estate.
Listing sold by Shannon Doyle from HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
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