$1,550,000
4Beds3Baths2,267SqFt
20811 Shadow RockRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679Trabuco - Springs
Sold
16 Mariposa sold on July 2, 2026 for $1,525,000, 1.3% below the $1,545,000 asking price after 70 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,699,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
16 Mariposa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,428 sq ft
- 5,850 sq ft lot
- Built 1990
$1,525,000
Subdivision Waterford Crest
The home
About 16 Mariposa
Welcome to 16 Mariposa, a spacious and beautifully appointed home located in the highly sought-after 24 hr guard-gated community of Dove Canyon, known for its scenic beauty, rolling hills, and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.
Boasting over 3,400 square feet of living space, this residence features five generously sized bedrooms, all located upstairs, along with 3.5 bathrooms designed for both comfort and functionality.
The chef’s kitchen is truly exceptional, featuring a large granite center island with bar seating, a built-in drawer microwave, professional Decor range and double ovens, a custom built-in wood pizza oven, wine refrigerator, and two oversized chef-style refrigerators, perfect for hosting and everyday luxury living.
Situated on a corner lot, the serene backyard is thoughtfully designed for outdoor enjoyment and entertainment, complete with a built-in BBQ bar, custom seating area, and a sleek firepit for evening gatherings.
Heading upstairs, the primary suite includes a recently tastefully and fully upgraded en-suite bathroom, offering a spa-like retreat. The remaining four larger bedrooms share two additional well-appointed 2 bathrooms upstairs, providing both space and convenience. One of the standout features is the expansive private balcony—accessible from one of the secondary bedrooms/bonus room (it has a closet), offering views of the surrounding hills and beautiful sunrises, with ample space for enjoying your morning coffee with your family or relaxing in the evening with friends.
This home is ideally situated within walking distance to Dove Canyon’s exceptional amenities, including the Junior Olympic-size pool and spa, tennis and pickleball courts, scenic hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and the beautiful grass promenade, home to community concerts, movie nights, and seasonal events throughout the year. The community is also centered around the prestigious Dove Canyon Golf Club, offering optional membership for golf and social activities.
Located within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and walking distance to Santa Margarita Catholic High School, this home benefits from award winning schools.
This is a rare opportunity to experience refined living in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities.
Property details for 16 Mariposa
This 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home sits in the Waterford Crest neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 3,428 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1990. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 804-721-39. Highlights include hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a guard-gated community, an attached three-car garage, and a 5,850-square-foot lot. 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
- $1,525,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,428 sqft
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,850 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1990
- MLS® Number
- OC26066904
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $320 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26066904
- Year Built
- 1990
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,428
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,850
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1343
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Hills, Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $320
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Dove Canyon
- Parcel Number
- 80472139
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Gas, Zoned
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Custom Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Roof
- Clay
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Heated
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Waterford Crest (DWFC)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Horse Trails, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Sport Court, Horse Trails, Management, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Firewalls, Gated With Guard, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 16 Mariposa
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Sold | $1,525,000 | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000 |
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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 16 Mariposa
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Robinson Ranch
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Shawn Faramarzi of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Jul 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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