$1,249,000
3Beds3Baths2,018SqFt
24 Via GatilloRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Buena Vista
Sold
30 El Cencerro sold on December 23, 2025 for $1,170,000, 4.5% below the $1,225,000 asking price after 65 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,298,888. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
30 El Cencerro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,000 sq ft
- 4,369 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
$1,170,000
The home
About 30 El Cencerro
Major price reduction! Black Friday Special FREE-Washer/Dryer and Fridge! Gorgeous Single Family home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita with LOW TAX RATE and NO-MELLO-ROOS! This amazing home is close to all major shopping centers and restaurants. Located in MELINDA HEIGHTS one of the most exclusive areas in RSM. Home features 3-Bedrooms and Den/office or possible 4th Bedroom with 2.5-Bathrooms and two-car attached garage. Home has been completely remodeled with we new A/C unit, granite counter tops in kitchen, subway tile backsplash, recessed lighting throughout, dual-pane windows, new interior paint, water saving toilet fixtures, remodeled primary shower, Bamboo wood flooring all downstairs and all new carpet installed upstairs. Home has beautiful front and backyard overlooking saddleback mountains. Backyard is perfect for barbecuing or just relaxing in your own private yard with no one behind you. Enjoy access to "resort like living" with several community amenities including FIVE swimming pools, beach club, lake, parks, playgrounds, barbecue areas, tennis courts, pickle ball, sand volleyball courts, hiking, biking and walking trails. Conveniently located near Lake RSM, O’Neill Regional Park, shopping centers, restaurants, and TOP-RATED SCHOOLS, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a highly desirable neighborhood. Rancho Santa Margarita is RANKED #1 safest city in California for 2025 according to reports from platforms like reAlpha and eww.californiacitynews.org, for the SECOND consecutive year. Don't miss this opportunity to own in own of the nicest areas in Orange County.
Property details for 30 El Cencerro
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,000 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-582-31. Highlights include peek-a-boo mountain views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,369-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
- $1,170,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,000 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,369 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- OC25228121
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $171 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25228121
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,000
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,370
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1003
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Mountains, Neighborhood, Peek A Boo
- HOA Dues
- $87
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Samlarc
- Parcel Number
- 83658231
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Carpet, See Remarks
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Shutters, Wood Frames
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish, Patio Home
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Rural, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Dog Park, Horse Trails, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Second HOA Dues
- $84
The record
Property History for 30 El Cencerro
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Sold | $1,170,000 | |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,298,888 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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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.
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Schools
School District for 30 El Cencerro
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Joe Christiansen of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing information updated Dec 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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