$1,249,000
3Beds3Baths2,018SqFt
24 Via GatilloRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Buena Vista
Sold
21 San Ricardo sold on April 16, 2026 for $1,255,000, 0.5% above the $1,249,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
21 San Ricardo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,705 sq ft
- 5,036 sq ft lot
- Built 1990
$1,255,000
Subdivision Arroyo Oaks
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,287,500
The home
About 21 San Ricardo
Just like a quality DIAMOND, this GEM scores high on all its 4 C’s. Nestled in the desirable Arroyo Oaks & Vista neighborhood featuring wide streets & neighborhood park with play area, association pool/spa & large, grassy outdoor activity space from which you can enjoy the 4th of July fireworks over Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. This SPACIOUS & BRIGHT 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath home with cathedral-ceilinged Living & Dining rooms & open LOFT (4th bedroom option) is irresistible from the moment you step through the front door. Fully RE-PIPED with upgraded kitchen & baths, updated lighting, new 2nd floor carpeting & freshly painted interior complimented by the easy-care TURF, biome-friendly front landscaping & EXPANSIVE hardscaped BACKYARD. Low taxes & HOA fees + TOP-RATED Capistrano school district; Tesoro HS, Arroyo Vista ES & MS + privates too incl. SMCHS. Easy access to toll road & I-5, shopping, dining, entertainment & outdoor activities. This ideal balance of Community, Configuration, Condition & Convenience makes this charming home SPARKLE!
Property details for 21 San Ricardo
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Arroyo Oaks neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,705 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 805-182-34. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,036-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
- $1,255,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,705 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,036 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1990
- MLS® Number
- OC26055229
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $263 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26055229
- Year Built
- 1990
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,705
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,035
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1156
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $87
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 80518234
- On Market Date
- 2026-03-19
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Private
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Arroyo Oaks (AO)
- Community Features
- Curbs, Gutters, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $176
- Second HOA Name
- Arroyo Maint. Corp.
The record
Property History for 21 San Ricardo
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,255,000 | |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 |
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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.
Arroyo Oaks home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,287,500
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $742
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 Arroyo Oaks sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 San Sebastian | Aug 11, 2026 | $1,390,000 | 1,795 | $774 | 45 |
| 71 San Sebastian | Jul 21, 2026 | $1,363,000 | 1,861 | $732 | 12 |
| 4 San Pedro | Jun 4, 2026 | $1,300,000 | 1,705 | $762 | 19 |
| 21 San Ricardo | Apr 16, 2026 | $1,255,000 | 1,705 | $736 | 7 |
| 75 San Sebastian | Dec 19, 2025 | $1,275,000 | 1,705 | $748 | 14 |
Schools
Schools for 21 San Ricardo
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 Lilian Muff of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Sep 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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