Welcome home to Rancho Santa Margarita – ranked the #1 safest city in Orange County for over ten years! This beautiful single family residence features three spacious bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, and just over 1,600 square feet of living space. Located on a desirable corner lot with no neighbors on one side and plenty of extra parking, this home has been immaculately well maintained and has amazing curb appeal. An inviting living room entry with cozy fireplace welcomes you into the home. There is a formal dining room which leads to a generous-sized kitchen, complete with a new gas range, granite counters and tile backsplash. On the other side of the kitchen you’ll encounter a large family room with direct access to your attached two-car garage. Both the living and family rooms provide sliding door access to your private backyard, featuring a custom outdoor fireplace, patio cover, and plenty of space for outdoor living with both grass and hardscape. The corner lot location of this home allows for a generously-sized wrap-around yard. The principal suite is located upstairs, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts tall vaulted ceilings and a private outdoor deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and city lights. Very low HOA dues of only $91 per month and NO MELLO ROOS! Very low tax rate of just over 1%. Enjoy access to all the amenities that Rancho Santa Margarita master community has to offer, including the beach club, RSM lake, pools, tennis courts, a water park, walking trails, and much more! In addition to being the #1 safest city in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita is now the #1 safest city and has the lowest level of crime in all of California. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Property Details
Price:
$1,199,900
MLS #:
OC26157139
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Ranchwood R2 RW
Neighborhood:
r2ranchosantamargaritacentral
Listed Date:
Jul 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,602
Lot Size:
4,000 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1986
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Schools
School District:
Saddleback Valley Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, RF, GR
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, CARP
Heating
CF
Interior Features
GRNC, UFRN
Laundry Features
IG
Levels
U
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, STM, SL, SUB, CRB, LAKE, PARK, FISH, WATE, HIKI, BIKI, DGP
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
SBL
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
WA
Security Features
SD, COD
View
CI, HI, MT, TW
Financial
HOA Fee
$91
HOA Fee Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address4 El Vaquero Rancho Santa Margarita CA
- SubdivisionRanchwood (R2) (RW)
- 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 Jul 29, 2026
77
Single Family Listed
48
Avg DOM
409
Avg $ / SqFt
$922,565
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Ranchwood (R2) (RW) subdivision, 4 El Vaquero Rancho Santa Margarita CA is a Single Family for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688. It is listed for $1,199,900 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,602 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1986. The current price per square foot is $749. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Rancho Santa Margarita is $409. The average listing price for Single Family in Rancho Santa Margarita is $922,565.
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