$1,050,000
3Beds3Baths1,428SqFt
16 CrucilloRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Seranada
Sold
15 La Cueva sold on April 16, 2026 for $1,049,000, 0.1% below the $1,049,900 asking price after 17 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
15 La Cueva, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,428 sq ft
- 3,402 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
$1,049,000
The home
About 15 La Cueva
LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION.....CUL DE SAC....Please enjoy this elegant single family residence located in Rancho Santa Margarita. Comfortably proportioned at almost 1500 square feet, this 3 bedroom and 3 bath single family residence shows beautifully. Upon entering, you will be greeted by a bright and open floor plan, with cathedral ceiling in the living room, providing ample natural light. Step into the living room and you'll be warmed up by the cozy glow of the fireplace. The upgraded kitchen with multiple stainless steel built-ins, opens up into the den/dining area. The spacious and hard scaped back yard with drought tolerant plants, french drains, sprinkler system is always ready for great entertainment or a quiet retreat. Upstairs, you’ll indulge in a generous master bedroom, with en suite remodeled bathroom with double sink and walk in shower. The upper level also boasts a 2rd upgraded bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms to make the house complete. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: fireplace - retiled, and wood mantle added * wood floors in kitchen, dining, den and entry * all bathrooms remodeled with new tile, cabinets, sinks, toilets, mirrors, and lighting * front yard - driveway extensions, front patio, low maintenance/ drought tolerant plants, and solar fountain * kitchen - upgraded with cabinets, tile, and floor * upgraded double pane windows/slider in kitchen, dining and bathrooms * Repiped with PEX - throughout the house, approximately 3 years ago
SAMLARC HOA amenities including but not limited to Beach Club, Basketball courts, Clubhouses, Parks, Tennis courts, Picnic shelters, Pools, Trails, Lake Lago Santa Margarita * Close to CA-241 * Close to Monte Vista Park
Property details for 15 La Cueva
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,428 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 833-481-40. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,402-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
- $1,049,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,428 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,402 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26025539
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $91 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26025539
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,428
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0781
- 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
- 83348140
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Other
- Community Features
- Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Management, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 15 La Cueva
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,049,000 | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,049,900 |
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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.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
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Schools
Schools for 15 La Cueva
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Cielo Vista
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Edgar Scholte of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 17, 2026 at 8:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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