
Sold
12 Serna sold on December 18, 2025 for $1,930,000, 3.5% below the $1,999,900 asking price after 105 days on the market, including an earlier listing. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.

12 Serna, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,312 sq ft
- 6,421 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
Subdivision Paragon
The home
About 12 Serna
Built by the highly regarded JM Peters, this beautiful four bedroom, four bathroom home is located on a cul-de-sac street in the prestigious Paragon tract of Rancho Santa Margarita. With a view of the surrounding hills, the home offers a spacious and flexible floor plan, including a main-floor den or fourth bedroom. Inside, you’ll find elegant touches throughout, stone flooring, crown molding, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, and an abundance of natural light. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, featuring granite countertops, espresso-colored cabinets with glass insets and under cabinet lighting, Thermador double ovens, a walk-in pantry, a center island, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a welcoming family room complete with a custom entertainment center and a fireplace with stone surround, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The main level also includes a formal dining room with large windows, which could be used as a living room, as well as a piano room that could serve as an additional dining area. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a peaceful view of the hills and includes a separate retreat with a fireplace, ideal as a home office or reading nook. The spa-inspired primary bathroom is stunning, with dual vanities, white cabinetry, a chandelier, a freestanding soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and dual closets with elegant glass doors. Two additional upstairs bedrooms each feature their own tastefully remodeled en-suite bathrooms, offering privacy and comfort for family or guests. Additional highlights include a convenient downstairs laundry room with built-in cabinets, a sink, and side yard access; a three-car attached garage; a full PEX repipe for plumbing peace of mind; and a leased solar system for energy efficiency. The backyard is beautifully landscaped with custom hardscape, outdoor lighting, and serene hills view, an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy all that Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including access to the city’s incredible amenities: swimming pools, tennis courts, the Beach Club lagoon, the lake, scenic parks, community concerts, and more. This home is a perfect blend of comfort, quality, and lifestyle in one of South Orange County’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property details for 12 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 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 805-361-32. Highlights include panoramic and hill views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 6,421-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
- $1,930,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,312 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,421 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- OC25257442
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $271 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25257442
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,312
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,420
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1474
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 6
- View
- Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $184
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Montilla
- Parcel Number
- 80536132
- On Market Date
- 2025-11-11
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Heating
- Forced Air
- 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
- Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Plantation Shutters
- Doors
- Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Level, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Northwest
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Paragon (PAR)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Lake, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $87
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 12 Serna
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Sold | $1,930,000 | |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Relisted | $1,999,900 | |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Sold | $1,115,000 | Bullock Russell RE Services |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Sold | $905,000 | Regency Real Estate Brokers |
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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
Schools for 12 Serna
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Arroyo Vista
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Listed by Raymie Fogal of Keller Williams Realty
Listing information updated Dec 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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