$1,150,000
4Beds3Baths1,975SqFt
27 Las CrucesRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Santa Fe
Sold
40 Taos sold on November 14, 2025 for $1,100,000, at the asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
40 Taos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,975 sq ft
- 5,088 sq ft lot
- Built 1997
$1,100,000
Subdivision Santa Fe
The home
About 40 Taos
Beautiful home with one of the most desirable 4 bedroom 3 bath floorplans in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Home is bright with an open layout and high ceilings. The main level includes a bedroom and a full bath. The updated kitchen features quartz counters, custom backsplash, soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs includes a small loft/tech area, laundry room, and spacious primary suite with balcony, dual sinks, separate tub and shower, vanity, walk-in closet plus an additional closet. Upgrades include new windows, luxury vinyl and carpet flooring, baseboards, lighting, and hardware. One of the largest pool-size lots in the neighborhood offers plenty of outdoor space. Enjoy low HOA fees through SAMLARC that include parks, pools, tennis courts, and the beach club on the lake.
Property details for 40 Taos
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Santa Fe neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,975 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 814-231-19. Highlights include hill and mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,088-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
- $1,100,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,975 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,088 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1997
- MLS® Number
- OC25245226
- 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
- OC25245226
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,975
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,087
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1168
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills, Mountains
- HOA Dues
- $87
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 81423119
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-29
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Balcony, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Loft, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Santa Fe (SAFE)
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Dog Park, Pool, Trails
The record
Property History for 40 Taos
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Sold | $1,100,000 | |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000 |
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
School District for 40 Taos
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 Nancy Bishay of Elevate Real Estate Inc
Listing information updated Nov 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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