$840,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,256
Sq. Ft.
1997
Year Built
Orange
County
Condominium
Property Type
DETACHED CONDOMINIUM *** Unlike an attached condominium, this detached residence may qualify for streamlined or waived condominium project review under certain conventional financing guidelines, including applicable Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac requirements. Buyer and buyer’s lender to independently verify financing and project eligibility ***. Offering the privacy, comfort, and feel of a single-family residence with no shared living walls, this inviting two-story home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a versatile upstairs loft ideal for a home office or study, an attached 2-car garage with 2 car driveway, and a generously sized private backyard with no rear neighbors. Step inside to a light-filled, open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen offers attractive cabinetry, quality appliances, a pantry, and a window overlooking the backyard, while the adjoining dining area flows seamlessly to the outdoor patio, creating the indoor-outdoor lifestyle Southern California is famous for. A convenient powder room completes the main level. Thoughtfully updated for today’s homeowner, this move-in-ready residence showcases smart-home, comfort, and energy-efficient improvements, including an Ecobee® Wi-Fi smart thermostat with an upstairs comfort sensor, a smartphone-controlled Rain Bird® irrigation system, an LG ThinQ® smart washer & dryer on pedestals, 220V EV Charging Outlet, dual-pane tinted windows & Wood Flooring throughout, a new rain gutter with leaf guard over the patio, an outdoor shower, a custom dog door integrated into the sliding glass door, perfect for your four-legged family member. Enjoy low HOA dues while experiencing Rancho Sta Margarita's exceptional lifestyle, including access to four community pools, spa, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, beautiful parks, miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and the picturesque Lake & recreation area. Ideally located within the attendance area of highly regarded schools and just minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, the 241 Toll Road, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of privacy, technology, comfort, and convenience. Wake up to bright mornings, spend your afternoons enjoying the nearby trails, parks, pools, or RSM lake. Homes offering this combination of detached living, smart-home upgrades, a private backyard are a rare find
$4,471/mo
20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed
Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.
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