Sold
4 Santa Rita sold on June 18, 2026 for $1,620,000, 1.8% below the $1,649,951 asking price after 29 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,698,888. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
4 Santa Rita, Lake Forest, CA 92610
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,733 sq ft
- 4,704 sq ft lot
- Built 1992
Subdivision Palacio
The home
About 4 Santa Rita
Beautifully upgraded and truly move-in ready, this exceptional Foothill Ranch home offers a rare combination of quality improvements, privacy, and stunning panoramic views. Situated on a single-loaded street, the property enjoys abundant parking, added privacy, and breathtaking sunset and city light views. Extensively renovated throughout, the home features fresh interior and exterior paint, all-new windows, an entry security gate, recessed LED lighting, updated electrical service, and new base molding. The fully remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing quartz countertops, a full glass tile backsplash, custom wood cabinetry with soft-close drawers, a center island, new stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast nook, all designed for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient downstairs laundry room adds everyday functionality. The home also features a highly desirable downstairs bedroom and a fully remodeled bathroom, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. The interior is thoughtfully finished with marble flooring downstairs and laminate wood flooring upstairs. All three bathrooms have been completely remodeled with elegant marble shower surrounds and granite countertops. The spacious primary suite offers high ceilings, a ceiling fan, and a large walk-in closet with custom organizers. The en-suite bathroom provides a spa-like experience, featuring a luxurious jetted Jacuzzi soaking tub, perfect for relaxation. Additional upgrades include new shutters, ceiling fans, mirrored wardrobes, updated A/C components, and a beautifully redesigned fireplace with a natural stacked stone finish. Step outside to an entertainer’s backyard featuring a covered patio, built-in BBQ and bar, private spa, and the perfect setting for outdoor dining while enjoying the incredible views. There is an additional half-car space in the garage perfect for a workshop or gym equipment. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded home that combines luxury, comfort, and unforgettable views in one of Foothill Ranch’s most desirable locations. If you desire to live in a community full of amenities, Foothill Ranch delivers with a resort-style community pool, parks, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, world-class mountain biking, hiking, shopping, restaurants, and Blue Ribbon schools. Homes like this don’t come around often—don’t miss your chance to make it yours. Sellers have priced this home to sell quickly.
Property details for 4 Santa Rita
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Palacio neighborhood of Lake Forest in Orange County. It offers 2,733 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1992. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 601-072-05. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,704-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
- $1,620,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,733 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 4,704 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1992
- MLS® Number
- OC26079912
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $118 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26079912
- Year Built
- 1992
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,733
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,704
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.108
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- City Lights, Panoramic
- HOA Dues
- $118
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Foothill Ranch Maintenance
- Parcel Number
- 60107205
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-27
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Block Walls, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Stone, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Doors
- Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Concrete
- Construction
- Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Covered
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Side By Side
- Fencing
- Block, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- North
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Palacio (FPL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Horse Trails, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 4 Santa Rita
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Sold | $1,620,000 | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,698,888 | |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Sold | $845,000 | Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage |
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The neighborhood
About Lake Forest
Set in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County and named for two man-made lakes, Lake Forest grew from the former El Toro community and the eucalyptus groves Dwight Whiting planted. Served entirely by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, the city folds in the Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills districts near Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.
Lake Forest home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 490
- Median price
- $1,400,000
- Median days on market
- 19
- Median per sq ft
- $663
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 Lake Forest sales
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schools
Schools for 4 Santa Rita
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Foothill Ranch
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabuco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Tim Morissette of Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing information updated Jun 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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