$1,039,000
3Beds3Baths1,574SqFt
21 Calle VeranoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688California Tesoro
Sold
43 Calle Estero sold on March 23, 2026 for $969,000, at the asking price after 4 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
43 Calle Estero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,307 sq ft
- 3,202 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
$969,000
The home
About 43 Calle Estero
Welcome to 43 Calle Estero, a beautifully maintained and upgraded home nestled in the highly sought-after community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering comfort, functionality, and a true Southern California lifestyle, this inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence blends warm living spaces with effortless indoor-outdoor living. Step inside to a light-filled interior featuring a spacious living area. The upgraded kitchen boosts stainless steel appliances including a WOLF range and oven. The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen, where you can access the backyard that features a covered patio with ceiling fans, paver hardscape and beautiful low-maintenance landscaping. Upstairs, the generously sized bedrooms provide peaceful escapes, including a relaxing primary suite complete with an en-suite bath and ample closet space. Two additional secondary bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the 2nd level. Residents enjoy access to the exceptional amenities of SAMLARC featuring the beautiful Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, beach club lagoon, multiple pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, parks, playgrounds, scenic walking and biking trails, and community events.
Property details for 43 Calle Estero
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the California Tesoro neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,307 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 805-471-02. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,202-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
- $969,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,307 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,202 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1995
- MLS® Number
- OC26039623
- 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
- OC26039623
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,307
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0735
- 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
- 80547102
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-24
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Yard
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Fencing
- Vinyl
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- California Tesoro (CATS)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Gutters, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Dog Park, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
The record
Property History for 43 Calle Estero
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Sold | $969,000 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Listed for sale | $969,000 |
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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
| 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
Schools for 43 Calle Estero
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Arroyo Vista
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Donnie Bowen of Re/Max Real Estate Group
Listing information updated Mar 24, 2026 at 11:32 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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