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16 El Guiro ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$987,000

Nestled within the quiet, established Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms of thoughtfully updated living space. Ideally situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac, the home features a bright and open floor plan with a spacious living room, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace. This area flows seamlessly into the remodeled kitchen, which includes an island that connects back to the main living area. The entire downstairs has been updated, including new flooring, fresh paint, a modernized kitchen, and energy-efficient windows throughout. Additional highlights include plantation shutters, crown molding in select bedrooms, and fresh paint in the primary bedroom and primary bathroom. The primary suite offers dual sinks and generous closet space. The private backyard, with no rear neighbors, features artificial turf and new laminate fencing, creating a comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining. Residents in the community also enjoy access to top-rated schools and a wide range of resort-style amenities, including the picturesque Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the popular Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and lagoon, multiple community pools, sports courts, 13 parks, playgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails that connect to O'Neill Regional Park. With convenient access to the Foothill Transportation Corridor 241, the community offers an ideal balance of scenic surroundings and commuter-friendly convenience. An exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Rancho Santa Margarita living, this is a home you won’t want to miss.

Basic Information

MLS #:
LG26072608

Price:
$987,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$763.00

Address:
16 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:
10

Status:
Active Under Contract

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,293 sq ft

Lot Size:
4,464 sq ft

Year Built:
1992

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Sun, Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
Family Kitchen, In Family Room, Area

Laundry:
In Garage, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Gas

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Central

Floor:
Carpet, Laminate

Appliances:
Convection Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Crown Molding, Quartz Counters, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
Low Pile Carpeting

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Garage Faces Front, Driveway

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$91.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$130.00 / Monthly

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

Utilities

Water:
Public

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

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
MELHEI

Middle:
RASAMA

High:
TRAHIL2

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, In Ground, Community

Spa:
Association, In Ground, Community

Patio:
Covered, Concrete, Porch, Slab, Rear Porch

View:
Park/Greenbelt

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Tile

Windows:
Plantation Shutters, Screens

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Park Nearby, Front Yard, Back Yard, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Gutters, Curbs, Foothills, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:
East

Listed by:
Compass , Holly Cullen , 02091129

Co-Listed:
Compass , Helena Noonan , 01371994

Last
Updated:
6/13/2026 12:44 AM

16 El Guiro ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688