$989,000
4Beds3Baths1,689SqFt
44 PinzonRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Sierra Verde
Sold
1 El Canto sold on November 30, 2025 for $992,000, at the asking price after 5 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1 El Canto, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,522 sq ft
- 3,202 sq ft lot
- Built 1988
$992,000
Subdivision El Caserio (R2)
12 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,054,000
The home
About 1 El Canto
1 El Canto – Corner-Lot Beauty Overlooking Monte Vista Park with Resort-Style Amenities
Welcome to 1 El Canto, a charming and private corner-lot home nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. This beautifully situated property backs directly onto the expansive Monte Vista Park, offering open views, added privacy, and a seamless connection to nature right from your backyard.
The interior offers a warm, sun-filled layout with versatile living spaces that invite you to relax, entertain, and make it your own. From the moment you enter, you’ll feel the potential to create something special in a home that already has so much to offer.
But what truly sets this home apart are the unmatched lifestyle perks. Just steps from your door, the cul-de-sac leads to the Beach Club, a private community hub featuring a man-made beach, pools, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, and more. With LOW HOA dues, you gain access to 4 pools, parks, playgrounds, softball fields, and top-rated schools all within walking distance.
Located near RSM Lake, O’Neill Regional Park, hiking and biking trails, and just minutes from shopping, dining, and the 241 Toll Road, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience, recreation, and community living.
Whether you’re raising a family, hosting friends, or simply enjoying the peace and beauty of the outdoors—1 El Canto is your gateway to it all.
Property details for 1 El Canto
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the El Caserio (R2) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,522 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 833-481-05. Highlights include panoramic and mountain views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,202-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $992,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,522 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,202 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1988
- MLS® Number
- OC25164948
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $87 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25164948
- Year Built
- 1988
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,522
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0735
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Park Greenbelt, Mountains, Panoramic, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $87
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Samlarc
- Parcel Number
- 83348105
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-07
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Fireplaces, High Efficiency, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Porch
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Heated, Association
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- El Caserio (R2) (EC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Near National Forest, Preserve Public Land, Suburban, Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 1 El Canto
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | Sold | $992,000 | |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Listed for sale | $992,000 |
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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.
El Caserio (R2) home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 12
- Median price
- $1,054,000
- Median days on market
- 10
- Median per sq ft
- $704
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 El Caserio (R2) sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Las Piedras | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,025,000 | 1,428 | $718 | 13 |
| 20 Crucillo | Jul 22, 2026 | $1,060,000 | 1,522 | $696 | 52 |
| 4 Via Joaquin | Jun 22, 2026 | $1,065,000 | 1,522 | $700 | 13 |
| 21 Pasada Valiente | Apr 20, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,083 | $970 | 1 |
| 26 Via Zapador | Apr 14, 2026 | $1,010,000 | 1,428 | $707 | 7 |
Schools
Schools for 1 El Canto
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Cielo Vista
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Mark Pascual of West Capital Real Estate
Listing information updated Dec 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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