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3 Orchid leased on January 21, 2026 for $3,000/month. The details are below for reference.

CondominiumLeased

3 Orchid, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 970 sq ft
  • Built 1986
$3,000/month

MLS# OC26007281

The home

About 3 Orchid

Turnkey townhome, beautifully updated, and blessed with an ideal location just steps from the community pool and a short stroll to RSM Lake and shopping and dining! Step inside the double door entry and soak in the soaring two story vaulted ceilings, the light filled interior, wood look tile floors, new carpet, custom lighting, upgraded ceiling fan, and a freshly painted neutral palette all setting the stage for an ideal living environment. The open floor plan includes a spacious living area, the perfect gathering space around the cozy brick fireplace, and is open to the dining area with direct access through the sliding doors to the patio, creating a superb indoor-outdoor living space. The sparkling updated kitchen is blessed with sleek Quartz countertops, timeless white Shaker cabinetry, updated hardware and fixtures, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and a prized breakfast bar. The main level also includes a convenient updated powder room. Travel upstairs to the bedroom level where you will find a spacious primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, new carpet, recessed lighting, custom light fixture, and two closets with mirrored closet doors. The secondary bedroom also boasts vaulted ceilings and mirrored closet doors. The full bathroom on the bedroom level has been beautifully updated with a Quartz topped updated vanity, updated faucets and fixtures, white shaker cabinetry, and a shower enclosure with oval soaking tub. The spacious outdoor enclosed and tiled patio is the perfect space for relaxing and BBQing with friends and family. A highly prized direct access 2 car garage with epoxy flooring and full-size washer and dryer included completes this floor plan. You will adore this prime location superbly situated just steps from the community pool and just a short walk to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, Trabuco Mesa Park with tennis courts, tot lot, and playing fields, and the Mercado Del Lago Shopping Center with Ace Hardware, Ralphs Groceries, Banking, Starbucks and the picturesque plaza along the lake front with numerous dining, shopping, and service venues. Numerous walking paths around the lake and close to hiking and biking trails throughout O’Neill Regional Park, Live Oak Canyon, and Rose Canyon. Easy toll road access.

Property details for 3 Orchid

This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Mission Greens (R1) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 970 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 930-964-74. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and Spanish architecture. 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
$3,000 monthly
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
2
Inside Area (SqFt)
970 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1986
MLS® Number
OC26007281
Status
Leased
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
OC26007281
Year Built
1986
Living Area (sq ft)
970
Living Area Source
Assessor
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
Parcel Number
93096474
On Market Date
2026-01-12

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More
Windows
Blinds
Doors
Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Furnished
Unfurnished

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Spanish
Roof
Spanish Tile
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Near Park, Yard
Patio and Porch
Enclosed, Tile
Parking
Direct Access, Garage
Fencing
Vinyl
Pool Features
Association, Community
Spa
Association, Community
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Mission Greens (R1) (MG)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Lake, Near National Forest, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Park, Pool

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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.

Schools

Schools for 3 Orchid

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

Elementary
Trabuco Mesa
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita
High
Trabuco Hills
District
Saddleback Valley Unified

Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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Listed by Jordan Bennett of Regency Real Estate Brokers

Listing information updated Jan 28, 2026 at 2:07 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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