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16 Mapache sold on April 15, 2026 for $1,315,000, 0.8% below the $1,325,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

16 Mapache, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,977 sq ft
  • 5,001 sq ft lot
  • Built 1988
$1,315,000

MLS# OC26030443

The home

About 16 Mapache

Stunning home in Rancho Santa Margarita, known for its safety, schools, and community amenities that have made it one of the most desirable cities in California! This 4 bedroom home offers freshly painted walls throughout, wood floors throughout the first floor, upgraded windows, custom kitchen, spacious living and family rooms, as well as a generously sized backyard! Upstairs you’ll find a whole house fan, new carpet, thoughtfully inspired master bathroom that showcases a custom shower, new vanity and much more! PEX plumbing too! HVAC has been replaced as well as the water heater and windows! Competitive insurance quote at about $2,051 available upon request! Access to Rancho Santa Margarita's master-planned community amenities like the beach club, lake, tennis courts, water park, trails, and much more are included with your HOA dues. No Mello Roos! Tax rate is about 1.01%!

Property details for 16 Mapache

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,977 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 833-314-31. Highlights include mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,001-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
$1,315,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,977 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
5,001 SqFt
Year Built
1988
MLS® Number
OC26030443
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
OC26030443
Year Built
1988
Living Area (sq ft)
1,977
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,000
Lot Size (acres)
0.1148
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Mountains, Neighborhood
HOA Dues
$91
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
SAMLARC
Parcel Number
83331431
On Market Date
2026-02-21
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
All Bedrooms Up
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Inside
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls

Exterior Features

Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Pool Features
Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Street Lights
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Dog Park, Meeting Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails

The record

Property History for 16 Mapache

DateEventPriceNote
Apr 15, 2026 Sold $1,315,000
Feb 21, 2026 Listed for sale $1,325,000

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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.

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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

Schools for 16 Mapache

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 Ryan Argue of Plan A Real Estate

Listing information updated Apr 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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