$1,649,999
4Beds3Baths2,769SqFt
255 Renewal RoadRancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694LOTUS @ RIENDA
Sold
518 Afterglow Drive sold on March 31, 2026 for $1,685,000, at the asking price after 70 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,758,455. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
518 Afterglow Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,129 sq ft
- 4,129 sq ft lot
- Built 2026
$1,685,000
Subdivision LOTUS @ RIENDA
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,690,000
The home
About 518 Afterglow Drive
Elevate your lifestyle in Lotus, Rancho Mission Viejo’s premier new single-family detached community. Lot 43 – Plan 3, the largest floor plan, offers approx. 3,129 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a 2-car garage. This turnkey home features 10-ft ceilings, open-concept living, a spacious great room, and a modern kitchen with walk-in pantry. A downstairs en-suite bedroom is ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs includes generous bedrooms with walk-in closets and a luxurious primary suite. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a California Room featuring an outdoor gas fireplace. Upgraded throughout and includes all appliances, solar, and landscaping. Seller offering incentives toward allowable buyer costs, subject to terms. Call/text for details.
Property details for 518 Afterglow Drive
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home sits in the LOTUS @ RIENDA neighborhood of Rancho Mission Viejo in Orange County. It offers 3,129 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2026. Highlights include a community pool and spa, an attached two-car garage, a 4,129-square-foot lot, air conditioning, and new construction. 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
- $1,685,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,129 sqft
- Total Baths
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,129 SqFt
- Year Built
- 2026
- MLS® Number
- OC26002191
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $246 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- N/A
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26002191
- Year Built
- 2026
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,129
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,129
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0948
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $246
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Lotus at Rienda
- On Market Date
- 2026-01-05
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Dual
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Panel Doors
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Level
- Patio and Porch
- Covered
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- See Remarks
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- LOTUS @ RIENDA
- Community Features
- Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Mountainous, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 518 Afterglow Drive
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Sold | $1,685,000 | |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,758,455 |
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The neighborhood
About Rancho Mission Viejo
Rancho Mission Viejo is a master-planned ranch community in South Orange County, bordered by San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Ladera Ranch, and the Cleveland National Forest. Built on a historic working cattle ranch and anchored by the nearly 17,000-acre Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, its villages of Sendero, Esencia, and Rienda sit within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Lotus at Rienda home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $1,690,000
- Median days on market
- 49
- Median per sq ft
- $575
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 Lotus at Rienda sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 832 Heather Road | Sep 11, 2026 | $1,744,060 | 2,769 | $630 | 103 |
| 822 Heather Road | Sep 9, 2026 | $1,888,000 | 3,057 | $618 | 43 |
| 893 Heather Road | Aug 7, 2026 | $1,706,318 | 2,769 | $616 | 54 |
| 636 Prosper Way | Apr 21, 2026 | $1,690,000 | 3,129 | $540 | 18 |
| 518 Afterglow Drive | Mar 31, 2026 | $1,685,000 | 3,129 | $539 | 70 |
Schools
School District for 518 Afterglow Drive
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 Diana Maldonado of Trumark Construction Services Inc
Listing information updated Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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