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18 Via Pelayo ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,525,000

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.

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26138703

Price:
$1,525,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$551.00

Address:
18 Via Pelayo ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central

Subdivision:
Cantamar (CANT)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
19

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
4

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,763 sq ft

Lot Size:
4,400 sq ft

Listing Agent:
IML Real Estate , Dave Gubler , 01274644

Year Built:
1999

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Bonus Room, All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom

Eating Area:
Dining Room

Laundry:
Inside, Individual Room

Entry Location:
Grnd Lvl

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Wood

Appliances:
Convection Oven, Water Heater, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting

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

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Direct Garage Access, Driveway

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$91.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Sport Court, Playground, Recreation Room, Picnic Area

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:

Middle:

High:

Exterior Features

Pool:
In Ground, Private, Heated, Gas Heat

Spa:
In Ground, Private, Heated

Patio:

View:
None

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Tile

Windows:
Double Pane Windows

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Back Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Gutters, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:

Direction Faces:

Last
Updated:
7/25/2026 5:50 PM

18 Via Pelayo ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688