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9 El Tambor ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$1,299,000

WELCOME TO 9 EL TAMBOR, a stunning turnkey pool home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this beautifully upgraded home has been meticulously designed for the most discerning buyer. Step inside to soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and gorgeous plank flooring that flows throughout the main level. The spacious family room offers a cozy fireplace and walls of windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen has been completely redesigned with new cabinetry, fixtures, and appliances, highlighted by a stunning oversized quartz island with seating for four and ample storage. Step outside to your private backyard retreat where you can enjoy poolside dining, take a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool, or simply relax and unwind in the peaceful outdoor setting. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene escape with hillside views and a spa-inspired remodeled bathroom featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, new flooring, and designer fixtures. Two additional bedrooms and an upgraded secondary bathroom complete the upper level. Additional upgrades include owned solar for significant energy savings, repiping, fresh interior paint, and a spacious two-car garage with built-in storage. Enjoy all the incredible amenities Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including award-winning schools, the RSM Beach Club and Lagoon, multiple pools, 13 parks, pickleball and tennis courts, sports fields, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Ideally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient toll road access, this hidden gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!

Basic Information

MLS #:
OC26120346

Price:
$1,299,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$999.00

Address:
9 El Tambor ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

MLS Area:
MEH - Melinda Heights

Subdivision:

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
3

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
3

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
1,300 sq ft

Lot Size:
4,712 sq ft

Year Built:
1993

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Family Room

Eating Area:
In Kitchen

Laundry:
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup

Entry Location:
main floor

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Family Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Vinyl, Carpet

Appliances:
Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Quartz Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan

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

Accessibility:

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Direct Garage Access, Garage - Two Door

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$91.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$130.00 / Monthly

HOA Amenities: 
Sport Court, Hiking Trails, Pickleball, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Biking Trails

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:

School Information

District:
Saddleback Valley Unified

Elementary:
MELHEI

Middle:
RASAMA

High:
TRAHIL2

Exterior Features

Pool:
Association, Community, Private

Spa:
Association, Community, Private

Patio:
Patio, Wrap Around

View:
Hills

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:
Slab

Roof:
Tile

Windows:

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac, Yard

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

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

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Direction Faces:

Listed by:
Bullock Russell RE Services , Susan Stoker , 01738521

Co-Listed:
Bullock Russell RE Services , Brock Stoker , 02042566

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

9 El Tambor ,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688