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9 El Morro sold on June 25, 2026 for $1,360,000, 0.7% above the $1,350,000 asking price after 13 days on the market; it was first listed at $1,375,000. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

Single Family ResidenceSold

9 El Morro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,301 sq ft
  • 5,332 sq ft lot
  • Built 1996
$1,360,000

MLS# OC26105320

The home

About 9 El Morro

What a great opportunity to own a spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 3 car garage in the beautiful Melinda Heights area of Rancho Santa Margarita! Situated on a cul de sac not far from Solano Park, this home is conveniently located in an active community with many activities. A welcoming front porch at the entry greets your guests. This light & sunny home has stone flooring, fresh paint and plantation shutters throughout the first floor (with the exception of roller blinds on the kitchen slider and family room window). The entire HVAC system was replaced 2 years ago, new water heater, a water filtration system as well as a water softening system. A generous sized formal living and dining room as well as a cozy family room with fireplace is perfect for entertaining. The well appointed kitchen opens to the family room. Stone counters, full size pantry, breakfast nook and upgraded cabinetry are some of the amenities. The main floor bedroom and full bath are across the hall from each other and have privacy from the living areas. The interior laundry room can make for a handy "mudroom" with access to the three car garage. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, all with plantation shutters, and a cozy nook at the top of the stairs landing. The primary suite has an oversized bedroom with a view all the way to the ocean on a clear day! A large walk in closet has tons of room and the primary bath has been redone with a custom size shower with clear glass enclosure, a designer tub and dual vanity. The secondary bedroom at the from of the house is so large it was an option to be bedroom 5 AND 6! This “bunk room” makes a great bonus room, extra large bedroom or an additional family room. 2 good size secondary bedrooms and an additional full bath complete the second story. Outside, the backyard has a detached patio cover, dramatic waterfall & large island with refrigerator and still has plenty of space on both sides of the home. Easy access to the 241 toll road, highly rated schools, numerous parks with swimming pools, sports fields, pickleball & tennis courts, access to the RSM lake and beach club all make living here easy. Enjoy all of the amenities that RSM has to offer - come and enjoy the summer here in this fantastic property!

Property details for 9 El Morro

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,301 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-491-27. Highlights include city lights and hill views, a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,332-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
$1,360,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,301 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
5,332 SqFt
Year Built
1996
MLS® Number
OC26105320
Status
Sold
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$191 monthly
Sq Ft Source
N/A

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26105320
Year Built
1996
Living Area (sq ft)
2,301
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,330
Lot Size (acres)
0.1224
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3
View
City Lights, Hills
HOA Dues
$100
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Vista Norte
Parcel Number
83649127
On Market Date
2026-05-14
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, In Law Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate, Stone
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Plantation Shutters
Accessibility
See Remarks

Exterior Features

Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Front Yard
Patio and Porch
Covered, Patio
Parking
Direct Access, Garage
Pool Features
Association
Spa
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected
Units
1

Community Features

Community Features
Suburban
Association Amenities
Sport Court, Dog Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Courts
Second HOA Dues
$91
Second HOA Name
SMALRC

The record

Property History for 9 El Morro

DateEventPriceNote
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $1,360,000
May 14, 2026 Listed for sale $1,375,000
Dec 24, 2013 Sold $685,000 Coldwell Banker

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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 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

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Schools

Schools for 9 El Morro

As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.

Elementary
Melinda Heights
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita
High
Trabuco Hills
District
Saddleback Valley Unified

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Listed by Lisa Dunn of VonKeith Properties

Listing information updated Jun 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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