$1,299,000
4Beds3Baths2,389SqFt
21151 Wood Hollow LaneRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679The Meadows
Sold
38 Via Brida sold on December 23, 2025 for $1,290,000, 0.8% below the $1,299,990 asking price after 23 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
38 Via Brida, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,170 sq ft
- 3,955 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
$1,290,000
The home
About 38 Via Brida
GORGEOUS MELINDA HEIGHTS HOME W 4 BEDROOMS + LOFT, looks like a MODEL HOME!
Welcome to this beautifully customized home in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita! Thoughtfully reimagined by the owners, this residence now offers 4 spacious bedrooms plus a versatile loft, perfect for a home office, playroom, or media space.
Downstairs, a wall has been removed to create a bright, open-concept floor plan that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas—ideal for entertaining family and friends. The home has been freshly updated throughout with new paint, new flooring, dual-pane windows, stylish window framing, 3.5” baseboards, and elegant crown molding. The remodeled Primary Suite provides a luxurious retreat with its upgraded bathroom finishes. Additional features include a convenient Murphy bed (included with the home), rain gutters, newer air conditioning system, and built-in storage cabinetry in both the kitchen and garage. Step outside and enjoy the custom outdoor living space, complete with an inviting fireplace and a built-in BBQ with direct gas connection—perfect for weekend gatherings and sunset dinners. Situated within walking distance to the Blue Ribbon Melinda Heights Elementary School and close to two large parks and community pools, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy access to the Santa Margarita Lake and Beach Club, which features four Jr. Olympic-sized pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, plus baseball and soccer fields. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle opportunity in one of South Orange County’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
Property details for 38 Via Brida
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,170 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-582-02. Highlights include mountain views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,955-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
- $1,290,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,170 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,955 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- OC25237195
- 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
- OC25237195
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,170
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,956
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0908
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Mountains, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $87
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Samlarc
- Parcel Number
- 83658202
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan, Attic Fan
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Outside, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Street Level
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Private, On Street
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Termite Clearance
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Dog Park, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $84
- Second HOA Name
- Vista Norte Maintenance Corp
The record
Property History for 38 Via Brida
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Sold | $1,290,000 | |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,990 |
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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.
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Schools
Schools for 38 Via Brida
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Melinda Heights
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabuco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Marisa Whitaker of Regency Real Estate Brokers
Listing information updated Dec 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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