$1,399,900
4Beds3Baths1,996SqFt
21 ArcillaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Sold
16 San Carlos sold on September 15, 2026 for $1,325,000, 7% below the $1,425,000 asking price after 177 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,499,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
16 San Carlos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,405 sq ft
- 5,611 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
$1,325,000
Subdivision Cantobrio II (R2)
The home
About 16 San Carlos
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION AFTER NEW FLOORING AND KITCHEN RENOVATION! See new photos! Cabinets refinished and painted, countertops replaced with sparkling bright quartz, new stainless steel sink!! New luxury vinyl flooring throughout downstairs! Don't miss the new photos! This is a lovely pool home that backs to Tijeras Canyon Trail! The cul de sac location and no one behind makes it a very quiet home. Four bedrooms and two baths upstairs, with office and full bath downstairs. One large bedroom (bonus room) has a murphy bed and closet for added space and flexibility. The back yard is beautiful with fenced pool and plenty of room for entertaining. The home is solar equipped with many upgrades throughout. A 3 car garage, 3 car driveway, plus ample street parking make it easy to host social events to enjoy that sparkling pool with family and friends. There is a beautiful plumeria and an amazingly productive Haas avocado tree in the front yard! This beautiful home is walking distance to the town center, parks, schools, shopping, trails and great restaurants. Come and see it! And don't miss the 360 degree tour at the top of the listing - but remember the kitchen and flooring have since been redone!
Property details for 16 San Carlos
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Cantobrio II (R2) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,405 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 814-051-33. Highlights include hill views, a private pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,611-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $1,325,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,405 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,611 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26020805
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $165 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26020805
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,405
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,610
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1288
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Hills
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 81405133
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-18
- Listing Terms
- Trust
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard
- Pool Features
- Heated, Private, Solar Heat, Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cantobrio II (R2) (CB2)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Dog Park, Fire Pit, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
- Second HOA Dues
- $74
- Second HOA Name
- Cantobrio
The record
Property History for 16 San Carlos
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sold | $1,325,000 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000 |
Next steps
Looking for something similar
16 San Carlos is no longer on the market, but comparable homes come up in Rancho Santa Margarita regularly. We can tell you what this one actually closed at and set up alerts for listings that match it.
Browse Rancho Santa Margarita homes for saleCall (949) 494-8830
Selling near 16 San Carlos
Thinking of selling nearby? We bring current Cantobrio II (R2) sales data and a clear pricing strategy to every listing, backed by more than 700 closed sales and over $1B in Orange County volume. Start with a free home valuation, or reach out to talk through your options.
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.
Rancho Santa Margarita home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 263
- Median price
- $1,320,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $633
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita 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 |
| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
| 7 Santolina | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,154,240 | 1,534 | $752 | 87 |
| 7 Temecula Court | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,551 | $677 | 54 |
| 40 San Mateo | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 2,459 | $610 | 9 |
Schools
School District for 16 San Carlos
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Nearby listings
Similar Homes for Sale in Rancho Santa Margarita
$1,399,000
4Beds3Baths2,507SqFt
32026 Mill Stream RoadRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679Trabuco - Elms
$1,399,000
5Beds4Baths1,913SqFt
11 Calle Del MarRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Lyon Promenade
$1,375,000
4Beds3Baths2,045SqFt
34 ReataRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688La Tierra
$1,490,000
4Beds3Baths2,459SqFt
1 Via VillarioRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
$1,499,800
4Beds3Baths2,592SqFt
21 SomersetRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679Dove Ridgepointe
$1,500,000
4Beds3Baths2,900SqFt
33 AcanthusRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rancho Santa MargaritaSee every home for sale in Rancho Santa MargaritaJust listed
Newest Rancho Santa Margarita Homes for Sale
Explore
Explore Rancho Santa Margarita Real Estate
See every home for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, or search the full Orange County MLS on our live homes search. Questions about 16 San Carlos? Talk to Realatrends.
Explore Orange County
Browse Homes by City
Listing alerts
Be first to see new Rancho Santa Margarita listings
What criteria are you looking for?
New Rancho Santa Margarita homes by email, often before they reach the big portals.
You are all set.
Listed by Val Montefu of Landmark Realtors
Listing information updated Sep 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. The display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.