$1,099,900
4Beds3Baths2,038SqFt
7 Via EncantoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Villavante
Sold
36 Via Brida sold on February 18, 2026 for $1,110,000, 0.9% above the $1,100,000 asking price after 41 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,170,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
36 Via Brida, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,032 sq ft
- 3,681 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
$1,110,000
Subdivision Melinda Margarita
The home
About 36 Via Brida
: Located in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers an additional bonus room ideal for a 4th bedroom, office, or flex space. The home features a bright, open layout with high ceilings and abundant natural light. The main level includes a generous living area, dining space, and a functional kitchen with ample storage. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms are well sized, and the bonus room provides valuable extra living space. The backyard includes both hardscape and planting areas, offering a versatile setting for outdoor enjoyment. Solar panels add energy efficiency and long-term utility savings. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, parks, trail systems, and local amenities. Priced to sell quickly, this home presents a strong opportunity to personalize and update to your preferences in a sought-after neighborhood.
Property details for 36 Via Brida
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Melinda Margarita neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,032 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-582-03. Highlights include an attached two-car garage, a 3,681-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
- $1,110,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,032 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,681 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1993
- MLS® Number
- OC25271511
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $81 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25271511
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,032
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,680
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0845
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $81
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 83658203
- On Market Date
- 2025-12-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Appliances
- Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Water Heater, Water Heater
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Level
- Pool Features
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Melinda Margarita
- Community Features
- Suburban
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds
The record
Property History for 36 Via Brida
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Sold | $1,110,000 | |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,170,000 |
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
School District for 36 Via Brida
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Orange Unified.
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Listed by William Johnson of William Johnson, Broker
Listing information updated Feb 19, 2026 at 9:22 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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