3 Sembrado
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService · Jim Bishop · 949-464-8136 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26153303 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:37 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offering approximately 4,307 square feet — one of the best values for this much space in South Orange County. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac near award-winning schools, with tasteful upgrades and an expansive floor plan, this home delivers the space, comfort, and lifestyle buyers are looking for, all without compromise. Ask agent about potential seller assist in buying down Buyer's interest rate with acceptable offer. Custom iron doors open to a grand entry that flows into a spacious formal living room and formal dining room. Crown molding, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and elevated baseboards add a polished feel throughout. The open kitchen is designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining, with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a center island, and a layout that opens directly to the family room — perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or casual nights at home. A standout feature of this home is its flexibility: with three separate ensuite bedrooms, it's ideally suited for multi-generational living, visiting guests, or anyone who wants extra privacy built in. The main level offers a bedroom with its own upgraded ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests or family members who prefer to avoid stairs, plus a guest bathroom and dedicated laundry room. Upstairs, a massive open loft offers endless flexibility for a second living area, playroom, or home office. A second ensuite bedroom has its own private upgraded bathroom with subway tile and an upgraded vanity, while the two remaining secondary bedrooms share a beautifully upgraded bathroom a subway-tiled shower. The expansive primary suite feels like a true retreat, with a cozy fireplace, generous sitting area, walk-in closets, and upgraded vanities — spacious, private, and the place you'll look forward to escaping to at the end of the day. For added comfort and peace of mind, the home has been completely repiped, includes a whole house fan, and features an owned 28-panel solar system that helps reduce electricity costs. Enjoy a private backyard along the hillside and three citrus trees in front. This home also includes access to resort-style community amenities, including four Olympic-sized swimming pools, the RSM Beach Club swim lagoon, sport courts, parks, and trails. Simply put — this is an extraordinary amount of home, in an unbeatable location, at a value that's hard to find anywhere else in South Orange County.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26153303
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 4,307 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1377 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1990
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 55
Building
- Year built
- 1990
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Retreat, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Brick, Concrete, Patio
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- Park Greenbelt
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Sport Court, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $193.43
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $91.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Arroyo Vista
- High school
- Tesoro
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 0.1 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.1 mi |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 7–8 | 2.1 mi |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 2.3 mi |
| Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–6 | 2.3 mi |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 2.4 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
- $1,849,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,900,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,900,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-02 17:19 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 00:31 | $1,849,999 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:37 | $1,900,000 |
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