
Sold
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.

33 Desert Thorn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,612 sq ft
- 3,598 sq ft lot
- Built 1987
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
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days 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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