12 Via Empanada
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Re/Max Real Estate Group · Shauna Fogal · 949-370-8303 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26126032 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:44 UTC
About this property
Enjoy panoramic views of Tijeras Creek Golf Course from this two bedroom single-story home in the Alicante tract of Rancho Santa Margarita! The living room features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, vinyl flooring, and large windows that bring in natural light, while the formal dining room offers additional space for entertaining. The kitchen includes white cabinets, vinyl flooring, plantation shutters, solarium windows, and a breakfast nook. The primary suite overlooks the golf course and features a vaulted ceiling and new carpet. The ensuite bath includes a skylight, dual vanity, a soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet. The secondary bedroom, currently used as an office, offers new carpet and built in desk with cabinets. The hallway features an interior laundry area with storage cabinets. Outside, the private patio overlooks Tijeras Creek Golf Course, offering a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the view! Additional highlights include PEX repiping and a two-car garage with a driveway. Residents enjoy access to the Alicante pool and spa, along with Rancho Santa Margarita's parks, pools, lake, tennis courts, trails, and community events.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26126032
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,503 Sq Ft
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1992
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 127
Building
- Year built
- 1992
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
- Accessibility features
- No Stairs
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- On Golf Course
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Golf Course, Panoramic
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association amenities
- Call For Rules, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $633.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $91.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 2.2 mi |
| Las Flores Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 6–8 | 2.2 mi |
| Fred Newhart Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | 6–8 | 2.3 mi |
| Castille Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 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
- $1,074,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,074,900
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:49 | $1,074,900 |
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