$2,050,000
5Beds4Baths3,063SqFt
23 Golf RidgeRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679Laurels
Sold
12 Thorn Oak sold on October 3, 2025 for $1,975,000, 1.2% below the $1,998,000 asking price after 78 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,150,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
12 Thorn Oak, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,515 sq ft
- 5,702 sq ft lot
- Built 1996
$1,975,000
Subdivision Fairway Estates
The home
About 12 Thorn Oak
This is more than a home...it's a lifestyle! Located in the exclusive 24/7 guard gated community of Dove Canyon, 12 Thorn oak is a 3,538 square feet, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom fully upgraded masterpiece. Step inside and experience breathtaking cathedral ceilings, light and bright paint throughout, luxury vinyl wood flooring on the main level, a stunningly upgraded white kitchen with luxury quarts counters, a large island and shaker slow close cabinets. The main floor also offers 2 living rooms and upstairs offers an expansive bonus area, plenty of space for everyone when the time to entertain presents itself! The backyard offers panoramic golf course and mountain views, a custom pool/spa, a beautiful outdoor patio and a fireplace perfect for toasting marshmallows in the cooler months. Located on a quiet, single-loaded street, it's safe to send the kids out to play. The community offers ample serene hiking paths, a playground for the kiddos, tennis courts, a basketball court, a community pool/spa, and an opportunity to join the Dove Canyon Country club for delicious dinners, golfing and more! Other Upgrades Include: “Owned” Solar Panel System, Whole House Water Purification System, Tank-less H/W System, Whole House Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans in most rooms, Central House Sound System. Better hurry and make this dream home your dream home!
Property details for 12 Thorn Oak
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the Fairway Estates neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 3,515 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 804-621-27. Highlights include mountain and golf course views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 5,702-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $1,975,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,515 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,702 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1996
- MLS® Number
- OC25122352
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $320 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25122352
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,515
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,700
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1309
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Golf Course, Mountains
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $320
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dove Canyon
- Parcel Number
- 80462127
- On Market Date
- 2025-06-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring
- Concrete, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Awnings
- Construction
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Cul De Sac, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
- Patio and Porch
- Tile
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Private, Association
- Spa
- Heated, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Fairway Estates (DCFE)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Horse Trails, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Gated With Attendant, Twenty Four Hour Security, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 12 Thorn Oak
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Sold | $1,975,000 | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000 |
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The neighborhood
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.
Rancho Santa Margarita home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 263
- Median price
- $1,320,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $633
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Las Piedras | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,025,000 | 1,428 | $718 | 13 |
| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
| 7 Santolina | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,154,240 | 1,534 | $752 | 87 |
| 7 Temecula Court | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,551 | $677 | 54 |
| 40 San Mateo | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 2,459 | $610 | 9 |
Schools
Schools for 12 Thorn Oak
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Tijeras
- Middle
- Las Flores
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Gaelyn Goldsworthy of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Oct 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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