26 San Nicholas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,399,500
4
BD
3
BA
2,185
SqFt

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List Price
$1,399,500
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
OC26241726
Year Built
1990
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living Sq. Ft
2,185
Lot Size
6,560
Acres
0.15
Lot Location
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
Days on Market
1
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Style
Mediterranean
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
Two Levels
Neighborhood
Arroyo Vista (Av)

Property Description

PREMIUM PRIVATE CORNER LOT ON A SINGLE-LOADED CUL-DE-SAC WITH SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Enjoy an exceptional combination of privacy, breathtaking scenery, and a highly desirable location with only one neighboring home. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street adjacent to Arroyo Park, this impressive residence offers sweeping mountain, hillside, and city light views, including spectacular Fourth of July fireworks displays. Beautiful curb appeal welcomes you with Spanish-inspired architecture, a tile roof, expansive three-car garage and driveway, mature landscaping, and lush, high-quality artificial turf. Inside, soaring ceilings create a bright, open atmosphere complemented by contemporary tile flooring, recessed lighting, dual-pane vinyl-framed windows, and a striking staircase with wood treads and modern horizontal cable railings. The versatile floor plan features four bedrooms upstairs, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and separate living and family areas, offering comfortable spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen showcases crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a Jenn-Air dual oven gas range, and a convenient breakfast bar opening to the inviting family room with fireplace and abundant natural light. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, wood-look flooring, and large windows capturing magnificent mountain and city light views. The primary bathroom offers dual sinks, an expansive vanity, and a walk-in closet. A convenient separate interior laundry room adds everyday practicality. Outside, the beautifully maintained wraparound yard provides exceptional privacy, attractive landscaping, and low-maintenance artificial turf, creating an inviting setting for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. With only one immediate neighbor, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of openness rarely found in a neighborhood setting. Additional highlights include a spacious three-car garage offering wiring for Level 2 EV charging and storage, along with an outstanding location adjacent to Arroyo Park and its pool, with convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and everything Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, panoramic views, and an exceptional cul-de-sac location!

Additional Information

HOA
176
Frequency
Monthly
Second HOA
$91
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Management, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Pool Description
Association
Fireplace Description
Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
Heat
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
View
City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Patio
Concrete, Covered
Roof
Concrete
Garage Spaces Total
3
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), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Attached Structure
Detached
Number Of Units Total
1

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John Sturdevant (John@JNSRE.com) from Listing Office: Regency Real Estate Brokers.

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