
Sold
20971 Morningside Dr sold on June 2, 2026 for $1,225,000, 12.9% above the $1,085,000 asking price after 7 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

20971 Morningside Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,739 sq ft
- 6,050 sq ft lot
- Built 1989
Subdivision Lyon Highlands
The home
About 20971 Morningside Dr
A spacious and functional two-story layout with soaring ceilings and natural light, a large private backyard with mountain views and room to entertain, and a well-maintained interior with updated, neutral finishes ready to move right in. This home welcomes you with great curb appeal, a wide driveway, and a charming entry that opens into a bright living and dining space with vaulted ceilings and oversized windows. The main level flows easily from the formal living area into a cozy family room, creating a comfortable space for everyday living or hosting guests. The kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, generous counter space, and a practical layout that connects directly to the dining and family areas, making it easy to stay connected while cooking. Sliding doors lead out to a covered patio and expansive backyard with mature landscaping, open lawn space, and scenic hillside views, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or future customization. Upstairs, the home features well-sized bedrooms with plenty of natural light, including a spacious primary suite with high ceilings, mirrored closet doors, and an en-suite bathroom. Additional bedrooms are versatile for guests, a home office, or growing households. The overall layout provides a comfortable balance of open-concept living and private spaces. The Robinson Ranch community amenities include maintained common areas, community pool & spa, hiking trails, basketball court, and access to nearby parks and recreational spaces. Located in Trabuco Canyon, residents enjoy close proximity to Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, O’Neill Regional Park, and easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences in nearby Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo. The area is known for its peaceful suburban feel while still being within a reasonable drive to major Orange County employment centers and beaches. The home is also situated within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, offering access to local elementary, middle, and high schools that are a strong draw for buyers seeking quality education options.
Property details for 20971 Morningside Dr
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Lyon Highlands neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,739 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 842-132-07. Highlights include mountain views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 6,050-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
- $1,225,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,739 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 6,050 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26097672
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $184 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Estimated
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26097672
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,739
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 6,050
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1389
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Mountains
- HOA Dues
- $184
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Trabuco Highlands Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 84213207
- On Market Date
- 2026-05-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Lyon Highlands (LYHL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Mountainous, Park
- Association Amenities
- Other Courts, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 20971 Morningside Dr
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Sold | $1,225,000 | |
| May 6, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,085,000 |
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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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20971 Morningside Dr
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Robinson Ranch
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Mission Viejo
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Steven Hurd of eXp Realty of California Inc
Listing information updated Jun 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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