Welcome to 18 Via Pelayo, a beautifully upgraded 4 bedroom plus oversized bonus room home in the desirable Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Set on a quiet street, this 2,763 sq. ft. residence combines thoughtful interior improvements, major system upgrades, and a newly completed resort-style backyard.
The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area.
The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel.
The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheaters, picnic shelters, and more.
18 Via Pelayo offers the space, upgrades, outdoor living, and community lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most established neighborhoods.
The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area.
The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel.
The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheaters, picnic shelters, and more.
18 Via Pelayo offers the space, upgrades, outdoor living, and community lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most established neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$1,525,000
MLS #:
OC26136708
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Cantamar CANT
Neighborhood:
r2ranchosantamargaritacentral
Listed Date:
Jun 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,763
Lot Size:
4,400 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1999
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Schools
School District:
Capistrano Unified
Elementary School:
Tijeras Creek
Middle School:
Las Flores
High School:
Tesoro
Interior
Appliances
DW, CO, WHU
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Flooring
WOOD
Heating
CF
Interior Features
RECL, HCEL
Laundry Features
IR, IN
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, STM, SL, SUB, CW
Construction Materials
STC
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
TLE
Security Features
SD, COD
Spa Features
HT, IG, PVT
View
NO
Window Features
DPW
Financial
HOA Fee
$91
HOA Fee Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address18 Via Pelayo Rancho Santa Margarita CA
- SubdivisionCantamar (CANT)
- 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 25, 2026
77
Single Family Listed
49
Avg DOM
400
Avg $ / SqFt
$928,410
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Cantamar (CANT) subdivision, 18 Via Pelayo Rancho Santa Margarita CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688. It is listed for $1,525,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,763 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1999. The current price per square foot is $552. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Santa Margarita is $400. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Santa Margarita is $928,410.
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