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33 Desert Thorn sold on March 3, 2026 for $1,255,000, at the asking price after 4 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,230,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

33 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,612 sq ft
  • 3,598 sq ft lot
  • Built 1987
$1,255,000

MLS# OC26008145

Subdivision El Caserio (R2)

12 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,054,000

The home

About 33 Desert Thorn

Welcome to this Turnkey, Completely Remodeled 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Home with a bonus 90 sq. ft. LOFT featuring a Custom Murphy bed, perfect for a home office, guest space, or flex room. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this home showcases brand-new flooring, a stunning brand new kitchen with a wrap-around coffee bar with extra cabinets, farm sink & all new appliances. Each bathroom has been beautifully completely remodeled. The spacious primary suite offers a custom walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite bathroom, creating a private retreat. Additional highlights include breathtaking backyard views, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, and a 2 car garage with sealed floors & cabinets. Situated in a highly desirable, central Rancho Santa Margarita location, this home is within walking distance to O’Neill Regional Park & RSM Lake. The amenities include 12 parks, 5 community pools including the Beach Club w/ a lagoon, clubhouse, trails, tennis, pickle ball, basketball, volleyball courts & an amphitheater. This is Southern California living at its FINEST--MOVE-IN ready, award-winning schools, shops, restaurants SO close to Everything!! Make your showing appt TODAY!

Property details for 33 Desert Thorn

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the El Caserio (R2) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,612 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1987. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 833-304-21. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,598-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated 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
$1,255,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,612 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
3,598 SqFt
Year Built
1987
MLS® Number
OC26008145
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$91 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Estimated

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26008145
Year Built
1987
Living Area (sq ft)
1,612
Living Area Source
Estimated
Lot Size (sq ft)
3,600
Lot Size (acres)
0.0826
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
HOA Dues
$91
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
SAMLARC
Parcel Number
83330421
On Market Date
2026-01-30
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Block Walls, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Water Heater
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Patio and Porch
Concrete
Parking
Driveway, Garage
Fencing
Block
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
Units
113

Community Features

Subdivision
El Caserio (R2) (EC)
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
Association Amenities
Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground

The record

Property History for 33 Desert Thorn

DateEventPriceNote
Mar 3, 2026 Sold $1,255,000
Jan 30, 2026 Listed for sale $1,230,000

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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.

El Caserio (R2) home sales, past 12 months

Homes sold
12
Median price
$1,054,000
Median days on market
10
Median per sq ft
$704

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 El Caserio (R2) sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
18 Las Piedras Sep 24, 2026 $1,025,000 1,428 $718 13
20 Crucillo Jul 22, 2026 $1,060,000 1,522 $696 52
4 Via Joaquin Jun 22, 2026 $1,065,000 1,522 $700 13
21 Pasada Valiente Apr 20, 2026 $1,050,000 1,083 $970 1
26 Via Zapador Apr 14, 2026 $1,010,000 1,428 $707 7

Schools

Schools for 33 Desert Thorn

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

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

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Listed by Angela Slizewski of Seven Gables Real Estate

Listing information updated Mar 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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