Welcome to this beautiful and spacious two bedrooms plus an office nook, 2.5 baths, and a lush private yard, this home offers both comfort and functionality & more square footage than many 3-bedroom homes in the area. Soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light, the space feels open and airy throughout. Located in the sought-after Melinda Heights neighborhood, The thoughtfully designed kitchen is a chefs dream, complete with ample counter space, and a layout that flows seamlessly into the breakfast area, formal dining room, and living roomperfect for gatherings of any size. The cozy living area boasts a fireplace and opens to a secret garden-style backyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. Additional highlights include a whole-house water softener and reverse osmosis system, indoor laundry room, custom window coverings, beautiful custom sliding closet doors, and generous storage throughout. The oversized two-car garage has built-in cabinets and direct access into the home, plus theres a driveway for additional parking. Upstairs, a versatile loft area is ideal for a home office or with minimal effort, it could easily be converted into a third bedroom if desired. Award-winning Melinda Heights Elementary is just across the street. Residents enjoy access to the community pool, spa, and jacuzzi, as well as all the SAMLARC amenities. Living in Rancho Santa Margarita comes with the added benefits of the beautiful RSM Lake, Beach Club, restaurants, shops, playgrounds, sports courts, hiking and biking trails, O'Neill Park, and the 241 Foothill Transportation Corridor. This home truly has it all. Come experience the best of OC living! Hope to see you.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Shower, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Upgraded, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- High Ceilings
- Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Window Features: Blinds, Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Garden Window(s)
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Other Rooms
- All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen
- Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchenette, Remodeled Kitchen
Exterior and Lot Features
- Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fence YN: Yes, Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl
- Other Structures: Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Tile
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association, Community
- Spa Features: Spa: Yes, Spa Features: Association, Community
Land Info
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level with Street, Yard, Zero Lot Line
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0995638
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4337
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached
- Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
- View: Courtyard, Mountain(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse
- Association Fee: 550
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: 87
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 637
School Information
- Elementary School: Melinda
- High School: Trabuco
- Middle School: Margarita
- School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orange
- Directions: Los Alisos Blvd to Rancho Trabuco Rt onto Mira Mesa- Home on the Left side
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Exclusions: All potted plants-(leaving the very large one) Chandelier, Downstairs bathroom mirror
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator
- Area: MEH - Melinda Heights
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: MEH - Melinda Heights
- Parcel Number: 93027306
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3402
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1570
- Year Built: 1992
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Property Age: 33
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Spanish Tile
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: Traditional
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Phone Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
