714-914-4996

21 San Ricardo ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,249,000

Just like a quality DIAMOND, this GEM scores high on all its 4 C’s. Nestled in the desirable Arroyo Oaks & Vista neighborhood featuring wide streets & neighborhood park with play area, association pool/spa & large, grassy outdoor activity space from which you can enjoy the 4th of July fireworks over Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. This SPACIOUS & BRIGHT 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath home with cathedral-ceilinged Living & Dining rooms & open LOFT (4th bedroom option) is irresistible from the moment you step through the front door. Fully RE-PIPED with upgraded kitchen & baths, updated lighting, new 2nd floor carpeting & freshly painted interior complimented by the easy-care TURF, biome-friendly front landscaping & EXPANSIVE hardscaped BACKYARD. Low taxes & HOA fees + TOP-RATED Capistrano school district; Tesoro HS, Arroyo Vista ES & MS + privates too incl. SMCHS. Easy access to toll road & I-5, shopping, dining, entertainment & outdoor activities. This ideal balance of Community, Configuration, Condition & Convenience makes this charming home SPARKLE!

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26055229

Price:
$1,249,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$732.00

Address:
21 San Ricardo ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
R2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central

Subdivision:
Arroyo Oaks (AO)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
0

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,705 sq ft

Lot Size:
5,035 sq ft

Year Built:
1990

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Laundry, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Loft

Eating Area:
Dining Room, In Kitchen

Laundry:
Individual Room, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Entry Location:
Front

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Central

Floor:
Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances:
Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas & Electric Range

Interior Features:
Unfurnished, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters

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

Accessibility:
None

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Single Door, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Street

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$87.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$176.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Pool, Barbecue, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Playground

Utilities

Water:
Private

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

School Information

District:
Capistrano Unified

Elementary:
ARRVIS

Middle:

High:
TESERO

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, Community

Spa:
Association, Community

Patio:
Concrete

View:
None

Construction:
Stucco, Drywall Walls

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Concrete, Tile

Windows:

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Landscaped, Level, Front Yard, Sprinkler System

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

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

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Bullock Russell RE Services , Lilian Muff , 02020872

Co-Listed:
Bullock Russell RE Services , Atousa Ligtvoet , 01961353

Last
Updated:
3/19/2026 2:36 PM

21 San Ricardo ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688