WELCOME TO 9 EL TAMBOR, a stunning turnkey pool home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this beautifully upgraded home has been meticulously designed for the most discerning buyer. Step inside to soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and gorgeous plank flooring that flows throughout the main level. The spacious family room offers a cozy fireplace and walls of windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen has been completely redesigned with sleek cabinetry, fixtures, and appliances, highlighted by a stunning oversized quartz island with seating for four and ample storage. Step outside to your private backyard retreat where you can enjoy poolside dining, take a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool, or simply relax and unwind in the peaceful outdoor setting. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene escape with hillside views and a spa-inspired remodeled bathroom featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, new flooring, and designer fixtures. Two additional bedrooms and an upgraded secondary bathroom complete the upper level. Additional upgrades include owned solar for significant energy savings, repiping, fresh interior paint, and a spacious two-car garage with built-in storage. Enjoy all the incredible amenities Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including award-winning schools, the RSM Beach Club and Lagoon, multiple pools, 13 parks, pickleball and tennis courts, sports fields, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Ideally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient toll road access, this hidden gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!
Property Details
Price:
$1,299,000
MLS #:
OC26120346
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
mehmelindaheights
Listed Date:
Jun 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,300
Lot Size:
4,712 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1993
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Schools
School District:
Saddleback Valley Unified
Elementary School:
Melinda Heights
Middle School:
Rancho Santa Margarita
High School:
Trabucco Hills
Interior
Appliances
DW, MW, RF, GR, GS
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Flooring
VINY, CARP
Heating
CF
Interior Features
RECL, OFP, HCEL, QTZC
Laundry Features
GE
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, SL, CRB, FHL, PARK, HIKI, BIKI
Construction Materials
STC
Fencing
WI, VNL
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
PTO, WA
Roof
TLE
Security Features
SD, COD
Spa Features
AS, PVT, COM
View
HI
Financial
HOA Fee
$91
HOA Fee 2
$130
HOA Fee 2 Frequency
MO
HOA Fee Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address9 El Tambor Rancho Santa Margarita CA
- CityRancho Santa Margarita
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92688
Subdivisions in Rancho Santa Margarita
- Arroyo Vista AV
- Ballantree BALT
- Belflora BLF
- Bella Ventana BVT
- Belterraza BTR
- Brisa del Lago I BD
- Brisa del Lago II BDII
- Cabo Vista CVS
- Cabrillo Vista CAVI
- California Del Sol CDS
- Cantobrio I R1 CB1
- Castile CAST
- Cierra Del Lago CDL
- Corte Melina CM
- Cresta Vista CRV
- Estrella Vista ESV
- Fairway Estates DCFE
- Fairway Ridge DFR
- Fieldstone Classics FLCL
- Granada GRN
- Greystone Arbor GRAR
- Lakeridge DLR
- Las Flores R1 LF
- Las Flores R2 LF
- Laurels DLAU
- Los Abanicos LOSA
- Los Paseos LOPA
- Los Portillos LSP
- Lyon Promenade LYPM
- Mission Courts R1 MC
- Mission Greens R1 MG
- Montana Del Lago MDL
- Montecito MO
- Montilla MNT
- Oaks DOK
- Ranchwood R2 RW
- Sea Country SEAC
- Serabrisa SRB
- Sonoma Court SCT
- Sterling Heights DSH
- Summit Crest DSC
- Terracina TERC
- Tierra Montanosa TIEM
- Tijeras Creek Villas TCV
- Trabuco – Elms THE
- Trabuco – Homestead THH
- Traditions TRAD
- Valle Vista VLV
- Veranda VERA
- Vista Ladera R2 VL
- Warmington Homes DWH
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Rancho Santa Margarita as of Jun 17, 2026
80
Single Family Listed
47
Avg DOM
420
Avg $ / SqFt
$926,850
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 9 El Tambor Rancho Santa Margarita CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688. It is listed for $1,299,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,300 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1993. The current price per square foot is $999. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Santa Margarita is $420. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Santa Margarita is $926,850.
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