714-914-4996

12 El Guiro ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,129,900

Tucked away in one of RSM’s quiet & established neighborhoods, Melinda Heights, this recently remodeled home offers 3 beds, 2.5 baths, & 1,427 SF of thoughtfully updated living. Blending modern upgrades with everyday functionality, this home is very comfortable & move-in ready! The main living areas feature LVP flooring with 7” baseboards adding a contemporary feel throughout. The spacious family room includes recessed lighting & a stunning Asterix granite fireplace surround, creating a warm & inviting space to relax or entertain. The kitchen has been completely updated with paint, granite counters, travertine backsplash, & new (2024) LG appliances: range, dishwasher, oven, & refrigerator (built-in whiskey ice maker). Slider doors access the backyard, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort & outdoor enjoyment. All bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with designer finishes. Featuring a custom walk-in shower with Sebastian Gray marble mosaic tile, bronze aluminum trim, & a granite vanity, the primary bath was designed with comfort & style in mind. Herringbone marble tile, quartz counters, & a sleek, updated vanity have been added to the downstairs half bath while the upper guest bath offers a refined look with marble counters & modern finishes, creating continuity throughout. Newer interior improvements include: HVAC system (2020) with high-flow air vents, Ecobee smart thermostat, bedroom carpeting, & interior paint (2021). Recent exterior enhancements: Almost all-new paint (2025), refreshed front & rear landscaping, & a durable Duramax vinyl fence (2023). The finished garage is equipped with a 40-gallon Signature Series water heater (2020) & a Grizzl-E 32 Amp/220V electric car charger. Located in the desirable Melinda Heights neighborhood, proximity to the award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary School is valuable, just a few blocks away. Nearby Altisima Park offers a junior Olympic-size pool, basketball & tennis courts, baseball & soccer fields, picnic areas, a tot lot, & more. With convenient access to the 241 Foothill Transportation Corridor, this community offers both scenic surroundings & commuter-friendly convenience. Residents of RSM enjoy access to an array of resort-style amenities, including the scenic RSM Lake, popular Lago Santa Margarita beach club & lagoon, several community pools, sports courts, 13 parks, playgrounds, & miles of hiking & biking trails that connect directly to the expansive O’Neill Regional Park.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC25175124

Price:
$1,129,900

Price
(per sq ft):
$791.00

Address:
12 El Guiro ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
R1 - Rancho Santa Margarita North

Subdivision:
Brisa Ladera (BL)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
3

Status:
Pending

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,427 sq ft

Lot Size:
5,040 sq ft

Year Built:
1993

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite

Eating Area:
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen

Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup

Entry Location:
Front Left

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room, Gas, Masonry, Raised Hearth

Cooling:
Central Air, Electric, High Efficiency

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas

Floor:
Carpet, Vinyl

Appliances:
Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, High Efficiency Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator

Interior Features:
Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
Parking

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Parking Space, Private, Side by Side

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$87.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$125.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Underground Utilities,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
MELHEI

Middle:
RASAMA

High:
TRAHIL

Exterior Features

Pool:
Community, Heated, Lap

Spa:
Community

Patio:
Concrete, Front Porch, Slab, Wrap Around

View:
None

Construction:
Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Concrete, Tile

Windows:
Blinds, Double Pane Windows

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
One

Lot Features:
Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Walkstreet, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Lake, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:
Northeast

Listed by:
Talavera Real Estate , Christian Wach , 01922260

Co-Listed:

Last
Updated:
9/10/2025 7:25 PM

12 El Guiro ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688