Current Condo And Townhome Activity In Rancho Santa Margarita

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Live MLS data for condos and townhomes throughout Rancho Santa Margarita, refreshed every 5 minutes. Covers all communities, floor plans, and price points across this master-planned South OC city.

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Expert Analysis: RSM Condo & Townhome Market

Every RSM resident, regardless of property type or price point, has access to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the Beach Club, community pools, parks, and an extensive trail network through the SAMLARC master association. That universal access to resort-quality amenities is what allows RSM to command pricing premiums over comparable inland South OC cities and is the most frequently cited reason buyers choose it over alternatives. The city's attached home communities serve distinct profiles: Las Flores attracts buyers who want walkable access to the lake and town center; Tijeras Creek draws buyers seeking golf course adjacency and hillside seclusion; Melinda Heights serves family buyers prioritizing school access at more accessible price points. Across all communities, end-unit positioning, view or canyon orientation, in-unit laundry, private outdoor space, and interior update level are the consistent pricing differentiators. For sellers, community-level comparables outperform citywide averages significantly, and proactively disclosing both HOA and SAMLARC dues removes the most common buyer objection before it slows momentum.

Analysis by Eric Engelbert, Broker at Orange County Real Estate, Inc.

RSM Condo & Townhome Market FAQ

Which condo and townhome communities are most popular in Rancho Santa Margarita?

RSM's most active attached home communities include Las Flores, Tijeras Creek, and Melinda Heights. Las Flores is prized for walkable proximity to the RSM Lake and town center. Tijeras Creek appeals to buyers seeking golf course adjacency and a more secluded hillside setting. Melinda Heights serves family buyers who prioritize school access in the city's northern areas. End-unit positioning, view orientation, and interior update level are the variables that most consistently drive pricing premiums within each community.

How does the RSM Lake amenity affect condo and townhome values?

The Rancho Santa Margarita Lake and Beach Club are accessible to all RSM residents through the SAMLARC master association. Proximity to the lake creates a measurable pricing premium for attached home communities within walking distance of the waterfront. Lake-proximate condos also attract a slightly broader buyer pool, including out-of-area purchasers drawn by the lifestyle differentiation the lake provides relative to comparable inland South OC communities.

What are SAMLARC dues and how do they affect the purchase decision?

SAMLARC is the master association governing RSM's community-wide amenities including the lake, Beach Club, pools, parks, and trails. All RSM owners pay SAMLARC dues in addition to any community-level HOA dues, and buyers should factor both into their monthly carrying cost calculation. SAMLARC dues are the mechanism through which every RSM resident accesses the master amenity infrastructure that distinguishes the city from comparable South OC communities without a lake or Beach Club.

What should sellers know about listing a condo in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Price at the community level using recent comparable sales from similar floor plans in the same complex, not citywide condo averages. Proactively disclosing both HOA and SAMLARC dues removes a common buyer objection early and keeps momentum focused on the property. End units, lake-proximate communities, canyon view units, and homes with updated kitchens, in-unit laundry, and private outdoor space consistently generate the most buyer interest and the tightest sale-to-list ratios.

What Is Your Rancho Santa Margarita Condo Worth?

Lake proximity, community character, and HOA structure each independently affect value. Get a community-specific valuation before making any decision.

Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Cost per ft2 DOM
33 Calle Del Norte 3 3 2,168 $1,249,900 $576 34 days
48 Calle Del Norte 3 3 2,195 $1,174,900 $535 40 days
12 Via Empanada 2 2 1,503 $1,074,900 $715 97 days
5 Calle Del Norte 2 2 1,503 $999,900 $665 132 days
149 Encantado 3 3 1,743 $999,000 $573 30 days
33 Fuente 3 3 1,777 $999,000 $562 55 days
10 Ibiza 4 4 2,233 $998,000 $446 33 days
15 Poppyfield 3 3 1,438 $985,000 $684 60 days
44 Pinzon 4 3 1,689 $962,450 $569 102 days
37 Mira Mesa 3 3 1,778 $950,000 $534 63 days
44 Tierra Montanosa 3 3 1,487 $919,000 $618 60 days
67 Wild Horse 3 3 1,460 $905,000 $619 4 days
17 Calle De Los Ninos 3 3 1,290 $899,999 $697 16 days
11 Calle Katrina 2 2 1,368 $899,888 $657 5 days
16 Calle Maria 2 2 1,475 $899,000 $609 60 days
2 Paseo Del Sol 3 3 1,499 $884,900 $590 104 days
147 Mira Mesa 3 3 1,514 $879,900 $581 1 day
80 Paseo Del Sol 3 3 1,499 $875,000 $583 46 days
54 Paseo Viento 2 3 1,256 $869,900 $692 47 days
41 Via Lampara 3 3 1,407 $860,000 $611 111 days
116 Mira Mesa 2 3 1,514 $854,900 $564 20 days
60 Seacountry Lane 3 2 1,160 $850,000 $732 70 days
47 Via Madera 3 3 1,499 $849,800 $566 14 days
104 Seacountry Lane 3 2 1,160 $849,000 $731 20 days
38 Carnation 3 3 1,325 $845,000 $637 131 days
Average: 2.3 2.3 1,225 $765,184 $639 48 days
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Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Cost per ft2 DOM
25 Paseo Estrellas 2 3 1,231 $699,000 $567 32 days
73 Camino Del Oro 2 2 1,225 $699,000 $570 43 days
59 Via Cordoba 2 2 1,318 $699,000 $530 27 days
2 Carmesi 2 2 1,049 $630,000 $600 82 days
18 Marino 2 2 888 $614,900 $692 13 days
3 Via Ermitas 2 2 908 $599,900 $660 41 days
54 Via Contento 2 2 971 $599,000 $616 0 days
110 Timbre 2 2 990 $575,000 $580 8 days
37 Via Lavendera 1 1 804 $519,000 $645 50 days
6 Timbre 1 1 640 $449,999 $703 56 days
7 Silktassel 2 1 781 $440,000 $563 69 days
19 Hemlock 1 1 642 $400,000 $623 33 days
Average: 1.8 1.8 953 $577,066 $612 27 days
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Address Beds Baths Living ft2 List Price Sold Price Cost per ft2 DOM Sold Date
2 Via Empanada 3 3 2,195 $1,295,000 $1,295,000 $589 18 days 6/18/26
136 Encantado 3 3 1,743 $999,000 $1,050,000 $602 3 days 4/14/26
205 Montana del Lago Drive 4 3 1,603 $1,029,000 $1,015,000 $633 7 days 7/23/26
69 Fuente 3 3 1,678 $1,025,000 $1,015,000 $604 33 days 7/24/26
171 Encantado Canyon 3 3 1,743 $985,000 $1,011,500 $580 12 days 3/23/26
15 Calle Francesca 3 3 1,860 $1,000,000 $1,008,750 $542 14 days 7/6/26
59 Fuente 3 3 1,777 $990,000 $1,000,000 $562 0 days 6/12/26
147 Encantado 3 3 1,743 $975,000 $975,000 $559 21 days 5/26/26
16 Cuervo 2 3 1,408 $894,000 $965,000 $685 3 days 6/22/26
31 Cascada 3 3 1,675 $965,000 $965,000 $576 11 days 5/7/26
273 Montana Del Lago 3 3 1,529 $975,000 $962,000 $629 21 days 4/15/26
190 Via Vicini 3 3 1,429 $929,888 $950,000 $664 3 days 3/18/26
41 Pinzon 3 3 1,487 $939,000 $945,000 $635 5 days 6/15/26
160 Via Lampara 3 3 1,644 $929,900 $930,000 $565 7 days 4/20/26
43 Tierra Seguro 3 3 1,427 $915,000 $920,000 $644 4 days 6/26/26
6 Colibri 2 3 1,531 $890,000 $915,000 $597 2 days 8/31/26
17 Calle De Vida 3 3 1,372 $859,999 $915,000 $666 1 day 7/29/26
219 Seacountry Lane 3 3 1,541 $899,000 $915,000 $593 23 days 5/4/26
26 Bloomfield Lane 3 3 1,438 $899,000 $910,000 $632 16 days 8/3/26
80 Via Vicini 3 3 1,429 $899,900 $910,000 $636 8 days 7/10/26
63 Poppyfield Lane 3 3 1,214 $920,000 $907,000 $747 47 days 7/7/26
31 Sevilla 3 3 1,941 $880,000 $900,000 $463 6 days 4/20/26
124 Via Lampara 3 3 1,644 $919,999 $900,000 $547 94 days 4/2/26
10 Buttercup 3 3 1,423 $885,000 $898,000 $631 24 days 8/12/26
81 Pasto Rico 3 3 1,426 $885,000 $885,000 $620 57 days 4/20/26
Average: 2.2 2.4 1,153 $719,029 $718,461 $634 36 days
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