12 Calle Ranchera
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty · Peter Au · 949-838-5800 · CRMLS
MLS # PW26227025 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 05:14 UTC
About this property
SINGLE LEVEL LIVING IN RANCHWOOD! Welcome home to 12 Calle Ranchera, a detached 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence offering 1,139 square feet of thoughtfully updated living on a quiet interior street in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Great curb appeal sets the tone with low maintenance turf and a private driveway leading to a 2 car attached garage with direct access. Inside, laminate flooring flows throughout an open floorplan filled with natural light, while plantation shutters and dual pane windows add comfort and style. Vaulted ceilings lift the living area, where a fireplace creates a warm gathering spot for quiet evenings and easy entertaining. The updated modern kitchen is a true standout, showcasing white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a blue subway tile backsplash, black hardware, and recessed lighting. The large primary suite also features vaulted ceilings, large closets and an updated ensuite with a vanity area, double sinks, and a walk in tiled shower. An updated guest bath serves the second bedroom, ideal for guests, a home office, or family. Step outside to a large, open backyard with concrete patio and artificial turf, ready for weekend barbecues, play, gardening, or simply relaxing in the Southern California sunshine. The home is equally appealing as a primary residence or a smart investment. Ownership includes SAMLARC, one of Orange County’s premier master associations, with access to the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and sandy lagoon, the lake, community pools, parks, clubhouses, tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic shelters, amphitheaters, and miles of scenic trails, plus year round community events. Families will appreciate highly regarded Saddleback Valley Unified schools, including Trabuco Mesa Elementary, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate, and Trabuco Hills High. Neighborhood parks, O’Neill Regional Park, and shopping and dining at the town center are all close by, with convenient access to the 241 toll road. Simple, stylish, and move in ready, this is the one you have been waiting for!
Property details
- MLS number
- PW26227025
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,139 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1033 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1987
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 1987
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Accessibility features
- No Stairs
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- Front Porch
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $91.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Trabuco Mesa
- Middle / junior school
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High school
- Trabuco
- High school district
- Saddleback Valley Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.5 mi |
| Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 0.6 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 0.6 mi |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon | K–6 | 1.2 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 1.3 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.3 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $995,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 22:26 | $995,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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