$989,000
4Beds3Baths1,689SqFt
44 PinzonRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Sierra Verde
Sold
42 Via Zapador sold on April 6, 2026 for $1,010,000, 2% above the $990,000 asking price after 12 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
42 Via Zapador, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,083 sq ft
- 3,598 sq ft lot
- Built 1986
$1,010,000
Subdivision El Caserio (R2)
12 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,054,000
The home
About 42 Via Zapador
Beautifully maintained single-story residence, with large front yard leading to entrance, on a private corner lot, with solar and a whole-house fan for energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Features warm and brand new laminate flooring and an abundance of natural light throughout. The upgraded kitchen with Recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances, flows effortlessly into the dining area and living room with fireplace, creating a bright and inviting space perfect for entertaining. Sliding glass doors open to a hardscaped backyard with built in BBQ designed for relaxing, barbecuing with friends, or planting that vegetable garden you’ve always imagined.
With three private bedrooms with lots of closet storage, and two bathrooms all on one level, this home offers comfort, functionality, and easy living. Additional highlights
Beyond the home itself, the lifestyle here is truly unmatched. The HOA offers resort-style amenities including pools, a beach club and lagoon, clubhouse, access to beautiful Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, parks, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, a splash pad, plus vibrant community events and clubs for all ages.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to O'Neill Regional Park and the area’s extensive network of hiking and biking trails.
Known as one of California’s safest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita offers a charming small-town feel with quiet neighborhoods, a strong sense of community, and a super family-friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by beautiful mountain views, you’ll feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle of busy Orange County — yet still conveniently close to everything you need.
This isn’t just a home — it’s a lifestyle. Welcome home.
Property details for 42 Via Zapador
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the El Caserio (R2) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,083 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 833-162-18. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, a 3,598-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
- $1,010,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,083 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 3,598 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1986
- MLS® Number
- OC26036744
- 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
- OC26036744
- Year Built
- 1986
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,083
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,600
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0826
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- El Caserio
- Parcel Number
- 83316218
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-18
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Enclosed, Front Porch, See Remarks
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- El Caserio (R2) (EC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 42 Via Zapador
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Sold | $1,010,000 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $990,000 | |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Sold | $825,000 | First Team Estates |
| Apr 17, 2015 | Sold | $496,000 | Keller Williams Realty |
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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
School District for 42 Via Zapador
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Listed by Freida Nastar of Real Broker
Listing information updated Apr 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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