$1,050,000
4Beds3Baths1,597SqFt
17 Monticello LaneRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Cabrillo Vista
Sold
5 El Vado Drive sold on November 21, 2025 for $900,000, 7.7% below the $975,000 asking price after 97 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,025,000. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
5 El Vado Drive, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,495 sq ft
- 2,601 sq ft lot
- Built 1998
$900,000
Subdivision Cabrillo Vista
The home
About 5 El Vado Drive
Stylish Starter Home with Loft in Prime RSM Location with no local HOA other than SAMLARC.
Welcome to this fabulous 3-bedroom plus loft home, ideally situated in a highly desirable neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Thoughtfully upgraded and impeccably maintained, this home offers both comfort and designer style throughout.
Step inside to discover rich, dark beveled hardwood floors complemented by custom baseboards and elegant two-tone decorator paint. The light and bright interior is enhanced by recessed lighting and three ceiling fans, creating a breezy, tranquil ambiance.
The kitchen is a standout feature, showcasing crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, modern aesthetic—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Designer touches abound, including Restoration Hardware-style curtain rods, rings, door knobs, bathroom fixtures, and a sleek shower enclosure.
Additional upgrades include an upgraded front door and a new dual-pane sliding glass door leading to the private rear yard—perfect for relaxing or hosting guests.
Located just moments from parks, Hiking & Biking trails, top-rated schools, and with convenient access to major transportation corridors, this move-in-ready home blends style, functionality, and an exceptional location.
Property details for 5 El Vado Drive
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Cabrillo Vista neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,495 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 806-061-10. Highlights include a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, a 2,601-square-foot lot, central air, and Mediterranean architecture. 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
- $900,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,495 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 2,601 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1998
- MLS® Number
- OC25166619
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $85 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25166619
- Year Built
- 1998
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,495
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,600
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0597
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $85
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 80606110
- On Market Date
- 2025-07-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door Single, Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Wood
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cabrillo Vista (CAVI)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 5 El Vado Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold | $900,000 | |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000 | |
| Jun 13, 2013 | Sold | $513,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
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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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita 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 |
| 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 5 El Vado Drive
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Tijeras Creek
- 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 Mark Paulson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Nov 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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