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16 El Guiro sold on June 15, 2026 for $1,050,000, 6.4% above the $987,000 asking price after 1 day on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
16 El GuiroRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Nestled within the quiet, established Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms of thoughtfully updated living space. Ideally situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac, the home features a bright and open floor plan with a spacious living room, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace. This area flows seamlessly into the remodeled kitchen, which includes an island that connects back to the main living area. The entire downstairs has been updated, including new flooring, fresh paint, a modernized kitchen, and energy-efficient windows throughout. Additional highlights include plantation shutters, crown molding in select bedrooms, and fresh paint in the primary bedroom and primary bathroom. The primary suite offers dual sinks and generous closet space. The private backyard, with no rear neighbors, features artificial turf and new laminate fencing, creating a comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining. Residents in the community also enjoy access to top-rated schools and a wide range of resort-style amenities, including the picturesque Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, the popular Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club and lagoon, multiple community pools, sports courts, 13 parks, playgrounds, and miles of hiking and biking trails that connect to O'Neill Regional Park. With convenient access to the Foothill Transportation Corridor 241, the community offers an ideal balance of scenic surroundings and commuter-friendly convenience. An exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Rancho Santa Margarita living, this is a home you won’t want to miss.
| 3 months ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® |
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Property Details for 16 El Guiro
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Brisa Ladera neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,293 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 839-062-28. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,465-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated home. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Property History
16 El Guiro previously sold in February 2015 for $539,900.
- Listed for sale June 1, 2026 at $987,000
- Sold February 2015 for $539,900 (Harcourts Prime Properties)
About Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned Orange County community in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, bordered to the east by the Cleveland National Forest and centered on the man-made Lago Santa Margarita. Adjacent O'Neill Regional Park spans thousands of acres of oak-shaded canyon habitat, and the city is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified and Capistrano Unified school districts.
In Rancho Santa Margarita, 66 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,379,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 14 days on market before going under contract.
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