$999,000
3Beds3Baths1,743SqFt
149 EncantadoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Belterraza
Sold
26 Via Zapador sold on April 14, 2026 for $1,010,000, 1.5% above the $995,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
26 Via Zapador, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,428 sq ft
- 3,528 sq ft lot
- Built 1988
$1,010,000
Subdivision El Caserio (R2)
12 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,054,000
The home
About 26 Via Zapador
Tucked into the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, 26 Via Zapador is a charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering 1,428 sq ft of comfortable living on an approximately 3,600 sq ft lot, built in 1988. Step inside to a bright, welcoming layout highlighted by cathedral ceilings and thoughtful upgrades throughout, including an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and newer cabinetry, plus double-pane vinyl windows for comfort and efficiency. The private backyard is a true retreat with green grass and fruit trees, perfect for weekend BBQs, playtime, or simply enjoying Southern California evenings. You’ll also love the lifestyle here. The home is positioned for convenient access to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, nearby shopping, and sought-after local schools. Community perks round it out, with neighborhood/association amenities (including pool access) and that classic RSM “everything is close” feel that makes the area so desirable.
Property details for 26 Via Zapador
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the El Caserio (R2) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,428 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1988. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 833-162-10. Highlights include mountain views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 3,528-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)
- 1,428 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,528 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1988
- MLS® Number
- OC26043193
- 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
- OC26043193
- Year Built
- 1988
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,428
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,528
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.081
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Mountains
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 83316210
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-02
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Landscaped
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- El Caserio (R2) (EC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Dog Park, Jogging Path, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 26 Via Zapador
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Sold | $1,010,000 | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000 | |
| May 8, 2014 | Sold | $526,000 | 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 26 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 Stephen Short of West Capital Real Estate
Listing information updated Apr 20, 2026 at 11:18 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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