$589,000
1Beds1Baths918SqFt
13 Via AcuaticaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Brisa del Lago I
Sold
1 Via Garceta sold on May 28, 2026 for $725,000, 3.9% above the $698,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
1 Via Garceta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,010 sq ft
- Built 1986
$725,000
Subdivision Brisa del Lago I
9 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $660,000
The home
About 1 Via Garceta
Enjoy RSM Lakefront Living in this highly sought-after private corner location. Surrounded by lush landscaping and mature trees, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home with over 1000 sq ft of living space offers an open floor plan and no interior steps. The living room with fireplace features a wall of glass that opens to a generously sized backyard with brick hardscape and serene, tree-lined views that is perfect for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with soft-close shaker-style cabinetry, pull-out drawers, a designer faucet, LED lighting, a 5-burner gas range, and a breakfast bar that seats 3+. The kitchen is open to the spacious dining and living areas, creating an inviting welcoming space. The primary suite features a remodeled bath with a raised double vanity, framed mirrors, brushed hardware and lighting, and two closets. Double French doors open directly to the backyard, offering peaceful views of the tree-lined hills. The secondary bedroom, shown with two beds and new paneled closet doors, is generously sized and filled with natural light. Enjoy the convenience of a two-car garage—one attached with a new smart garage door opener and camera, and one detached. Additional upgrades include new brushed door hardware, freshly painted paneled doors and upgraded baseboards, interior washer and dryer (included), LED lighting, abundant storage, roll up garage doors and newer water heater. Resort-style amenities include a lakeside pool and spa, plus an additional spa just steps away. Walk to nearby shopping and dining, the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, and lifestyle that comes with lakefront community living. Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks over the water and the annual tree lighting right from your own community. SAMLARC amenities include four pools, the Beach Club at RSM Lake, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, sport courts, RSM splash park, fishing, and year-round community events. Walking distance to Trabuco Mesa Elementary. From the moment you enter the community, you’re welcomed by picturesque lake views. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience lake living and call Brisa del Lago I home.
Property details for 1 Via Garceta
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Brisa del Lago I neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,010 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 931-886-12. Highlights include hill views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, 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
- $725,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,010 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1986
- MLS® Number
- OC26080945
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $612 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC26080945
- Year Built
- 1986
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,010
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 37,948
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.8712
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills, Neighborhood, Trees Woods
- HOA Dues
- $521
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Brisa del Lago I
- Parcel Number
- 93188612
- On Market Date
- 2026-04-15
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Block Walls, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens
- Doors
- French Doors, Mirrored Closet Doors, Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Accessibility
- No Stairs, Accessible Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Lawn, Near Park, Near Public Transit
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Front Porch, Patio
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Guest
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition, Stucco Wall
- Pool Features
- Community, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Brisa del Lago I (BD)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Fishing, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Sport Court, Dog Park, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Maintenance Front Yard, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails, Trash
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 1 Via Garceta
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Sold | $725,000 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed for sale | $698,000 | |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Sold | $479,000 | Keller Williams Pacific Estate |
| Mar 29, 2013 | Sold | $299,000 | Barnes Realty Group |
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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.
Brisa del Lago I home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 9
- Median price
- $660,000
- Median days on market
- 18
- Median per sq ft
- $665
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Brisa del Lago I sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Via Lavendera | Sep 16, 2026 | $516,000 | 804 | $642 | 18 |
| 13 Brisa del Lago | Jul 15, 2026 | $675,000 | 869 | $777 | 42 |
| 7 Brisa Ribera | Jun 15, 2026 | $510,000 | 841 | $606 | 102 |
| 1 Via Garceta | May 28, 2026 | $725,000 | 1,010 | $718 | 7 |
| 27 Via Lavendera | May 11, 2026 | $660,000 | 1,025 | $644 | 101 |
Schools
Schools for 1 Via Garceta
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Trabuco Mesa
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
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Listed by Sherri Lex of EHM Real Estate, Inc.
Listing information updated May 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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