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28 Serna sold on January 13, 2026 for $1,851,000, 2.5% below the $1,899,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

28 Serna, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 3,312 sq ft
  • 8,398 sq ft lot
  • Built 1995
$1,851,000

MLS# OC25253677

Subdivision Paragon

The home

About 28 Serna

This Elegant Home is Located in the Highly Sought after Paragon Neighborhood in RSM. This Stunning 4BR Estate is situated on a Large Corner View Lot and Nestled on a Quiet Cul de Sac Street. Designer Features abound, including a Gourmet Kitchen with Large Island and A Beautiful Formal Dinning Room. The Spacious Family Room has a Fireplace and Large Windows that allow lots of Natural Light. There is the Potential to have a Bedroom Plus Office on the Main Floor with a Full Bath. The Inside Laundry Room is Bright and has lots of Counter Space. The 2nd Floor Features a Large Primary Suite with a Sitting Area, Fireplace and Designer Perfect Primary Bath. There are 2 Secondary Bedrooms Upstairs; each with their own Private Bath. Step into the Backyard and Enjoy the Lush Landscaping and Entertaining Areas. Enjoy the Incredible Views and the Private Setting. This Home has been Repiped, has New Windows and numerous other upgrades. The 3 car Garage features Tesla Solar (Panels on the roof) and an Electric Charger. Take Advantage of ALL that RSM has to offer: Swimming Pools, The Beach Club, Pickleball & Tennis Courts, Scenic Parks and Hiking Trails and and Community Concerts!

Property details for 28 Serna

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Paragon neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 3,312 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 805-361-39. Highlights include city lights and hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, an 8,398-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
$1,851,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,312 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
8,398 SqFt
Year Built
1995
MLS® Number
OC25253677
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$272 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC25253677
Year Built
1995
Living Area (sq ft)
3,312
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,400
Lot Size (acres)
0.1928
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$87
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
SAMLARC
Parcel Number
80536139
On Market Date
2025-11-05
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring
Carpet, Stone
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Custom Coverings
Doors
Double Door Entry

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Spanish
Roof
Concrete, Spanish Tile
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Yard
Patio and Porch
Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
Good Condition, Stucco Wall
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Paragon (PAR)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Security
Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$185
Second HOA Name
Montilla

The record

Property History for 28 Serna

DateEventPriceNote
Jan 13, 2026 Sold $1,851,000
Nov 5, 2025 Listed for sale $1,899,000

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.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

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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 28 Serna

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.

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Listed by Patricia Doyle of Regency Real Estate Brokers

Listing information updated Jan 13, 2026 at 3:12 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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