
Sold
43 El Prisma sold on September 10, 2026 for $1,200,000, 4% below the $1,250,000 asking price after 298 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,350,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

43 El Prisma, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,044 sq ft
- 5,131 sq ft lot
- Built 1992
Subdivision Valle Vista
The home
About 43 El Prisma
This beautiful 4-bedroom home sits on one of the largest lots in the community, offering both generous living space and scenic views.
Inside, you’ll find soaring ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, and an open floor plan designed for comfort and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with stone countertops, double oven, dishwasher, and ample cabinetry, flowing seamlessly into the cozy family room with fireplace. All bedrooms are located upstairs, including a spacious primary suite.
The private backyard is an outdoor retreat, featuring a covered patio, built-in BBQ island, tranquil water fountain, and secure fencing — perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage (one bay converted to storage), central A/C, forced heating, laminate and carpet flooring, and an individual laundry room.
Enjoy resort-style amenities with access to the RSM Beach Club, 4 pools, tennis, baseball and basketball courts, biking trails, and parks. Conveniently located near hospitals, toll roads, freeways, shopping, and schools, and just a 9-minute drive to Santa Margarita High School.
There is currently tenant occupied, the lease runs through May, 2027. a 24-hour advance notice is required to schedule a showing.
Property details for 43 El Prisma
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Valle Vista neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,044 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-462-44. Highlights include canyon views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,131-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
- $1,200,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,044 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,131 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1992
- MLS® Number
- OC25199052
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $143 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25199052
- Year Built
- 1992
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,044
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,130
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1178
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Canyon
- HOA Dues
- $69
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Vista Norte
- Parcel Number
- 83646244
- On Market Date
- 2025-09-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Valle Vista (VLV)
- Community Features
- Hiking, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Second HOA Dues
- $74
- Second HOA Name
- First Serv Residential
The record
Property History for 43 El Prisma
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sold | $1,200,000 | |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000 |
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
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| 7 Temecula Court | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,551 | $677 | 54 |
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Schools
School District for 43 El Prisma
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The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Fei Li of Latitude 33 Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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