714-914-4996

38 Via Brida ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,299,990

GORGEOUS MELINDA HEIGHTS HOME W 4 BEDROOMS + LOFT, looks like a MODEL HOME! Welcome to this beautifully customized home in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita! Thoughtfully reimagined by the owners, this residence now offers 4 spacious bedrooms plus a versatile loft, perfect for a home office, playroom, or media space. Downstairs, a wall has been removed to create a bright, open-concept floor plan that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas—ideal for entertaining family and friends. The home has been freshly updated throughout with new paint, new flooring, dual-pane windows, stylish window framing, 3.5” baseboards, and elegant crown molding. The remodeled Primary Suite provides a luxurious retreat with its upgraded bathroom finishes. Additional features include a convenient Murphy bed (included with the home), rain gutters, newer air conditioning system, and built-in storage cabinetry in both the kitchen and garage. Step outside and enjoy the custom outdoor living space, complete with an inviting fireplace and a built-in BBQ with direct gas connection—perfect for weekend gatherings and sunset dinners. Situated within walking distance to the Blue Ribbon Melinda Heights Elementary School and close to two large parks and community pools, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy access to the Santa Margarita Lake and Beach Club, which features four Jr. Olympic-sized pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, plus baseball and soccer fields. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle opportunity in one of South Orange County’s most sought-after neighborhoods!

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC25237195

Price:
$1,299,990

Price
(per sq ft):
$599.00

Address:
38 Via Brida ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
MEH - Melinda Heights

Subdivision:

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
23

Status:
Pending

Bedrooms:
4

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,170 sq ft

Lot Size:
3,956 sq ft

Year Built:
1993

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
All Bedrooms Up, Den, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Eating Area:
Breakfast Nook, Dining Room

Laundry:
Individual Room

Entry Location:
1

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Family Room, Outside, Patio, Raised Hearth

Cooling:
Central Air, Whole House Fan

Heating:
Central, Forced Air

Floor:
Carpet, Vinyl

Appliances:
6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator

Interior Features:
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Sound

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

Accessibility:
None

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Private, Street

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$87.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$84.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Pickleball, Pool, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Other Courts, Recreation Room

Utilities

Water:
Public

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

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
MELHEI

Middle:
RASAMA

High:
TRAHIL

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association

Spa:
None

Patio:
Patio, Front Porch

View:
Mountain(s), Neighborhood

Construction:

Foundation:

Roof:

Windows:
Blinds, Double Pane Windows

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Termite Clearance, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Regency Real Estate Brokers , Marisa Whitaker , 01911865

Co-Listed:
Regency Real Estate Brokers , Brent Whitaker , 02004300

Last
Updated:
12/5/2025 6:03 AM

38 Via Brida ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688