$1,075,000
3Beds3Baths1,470SqFt
12 Willowbrook LnRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Avelino
Sold
15 Tanglewood sold on February 23, 2026 for $1,150,000, at the asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
15 Tanglewood, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,702 sq ft
- 2,574 sq ft lot
- Built 1996
$1,150,000
Subdivision Avelino
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,139,950
The home
About 15 Tanglewood
Welcome to 15 Tanglewood, a rare opportunity in the highly desirable Las Flores neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, where homes seldom come on the market. This inviting residence offers 1,703 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, combining comfort, functionality, and a true sense of community.
Soaring ceilings greet you upon entry, creating a bright and open first impression. Beautiful warm wood flooring flows throughout the downstairs and continues up the staircase, adding character and a cohesive, timeless look. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, where a cozy fireplace provides a welcoming focal point for both daily living and entertaining. A sliding door from the kitchen leads directly to the fenced backyard, making indoor-outdoor living effortless and ideal for al fresco dining.
The private backyard is finished with low-maintenance, water-saving turf, offering a versatile space for relaxing, play, or entertaining guests. A charming front porch enhances the home’s curb appeal and provides a comfortable place to enjoy morning coffee or unwind in the evening. The two-car garage adds convenience and additional storage.
Residents enjoy access to a nearby neighborhood park featuring a playground, BBQ, and picnic areas. The community offers exceptional value with HOA dues among the lowest in the surrounding areas, along with a low tax rate and no Mello-Roos, while still providing resort-style amenities including scenic walking and hiking trails, a sparkling pool and spa, splash pad, multiple playgrounds, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, and a baseball field.
Conveniently located near award-winning schools, Tijeras Creek Golf Club, shopping, dining, freeways, and toll roads, this home delivers both lifestyle and location. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own in one of South Orange County’s most desirable and tightly held neighborhoods.
Property details for 15 Tanglewood
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Avelino neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,702 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 787-281-55. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,574-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey home. 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
- $1,150,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,702 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 2,574 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1996
- MLS® Number
- OC26001130
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $221 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26001130
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,702
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,576
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0591
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $135
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Las Flores
- Parcel Number
- 78728155
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Garage, Paved
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Community, Heated, Association
- Spa
- Community, Heated
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Avelino (AVEL)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Preserve Public Land, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $86
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 15 Tanglewood
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Sold | $1,150,000 | |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
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.
Avelino home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,139,950
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $711
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 Avelino sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Willowbrook | Jun 26, 2026 | $1,095,000 | 1,470 | $745 | 107 |
| 44 Willowbrook Lane | Jun 25, 2026 | $1,129,900 | 1,397 | $809 | 15 |
| 27 Acorn Ridge | Jun 1, 2026 | $1,150,000 | 1,702 | $676 | 10 |
| 10 Acorn | Apr 27, 2026 | $1,067,000 | 1,470 | $726 | 23 |
| 15 Tanglewood | Feb 23, 2026 | $1,150,000 | 1,702 | $676 | 7 |
Schools
Schools for 15 Tanglewood
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Las Flores
- Middle
- Las Flores
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Nancy Deushane of Regency Real Estate Brokers
Listing information updated Feb 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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