Sold
9 El Tambor sold on July 28, 2026 for $1,300,000, 0.1% above the $1,299,000 asking price after 8 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
9 El Tambor, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,300 sq ft
- 4,712 sq ft lot
- Built 1993
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$1,300,000
The home
About 9 El Tambor
WELCOME TO 9 EL TAMBOR, a stunning turnkey pool home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this beautifully upgraded home has been meticulously designed for the most discerning buyer. Step inside to soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and gorgeous plank flooring that flows throughout the main level. The spacious family room offers a cozy fireplace and walls of windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen has been completely redesigned with sleek cabinetry, fixtures, and appliances, highlighted by a stunning oversized quartz island with seating for four and ample storage. Step outside to your private backyard retreat where you can enjoy poolside dining, take a refreshing dip in the sparkling pool, or simply relax and unwind in the peaceful outdoor setting. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a serene escape with hillside views and a spa-inspired remodeled bathroom featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, new flooring, and designer fixtures. Two additional bedrooms and an upgraded secondary bathroom complete the upper level. Additional upgrades include solar for significant energy savings, repiping, fresh interior paint, and a spacious two-car garage with built-in storage. Enjoy all the incredible amenities Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including award-winning schools, the RSM Beach Club and Lagoon, multiple pools, 13 parks, pickleball and tennis courts, sports fields, and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. Ideally located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient toll road access, this hidden gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!
Property details for 9 El Tambor
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It has 1,300 square feet of living space on a 4,712-square-foot lot. The home was built in 1993. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 839-071-11. Highlights include hill views, a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and an updated home.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26120346
- Year Built
- 1993
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,300
- Living Area Source
- Estimated
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,712
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1082
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Hills
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 83907111
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
- HOA fees
- $221 monthly
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac, Sprinklers In Front, Yard
- Patio and Porch
- Patio, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage
- Fencing
- Vinyl, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Community, Private, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $130
- Second HOA Name
- BRISA LADERA
The record
Property History for 9 El Tambor
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sold | $1,300,000 | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Status changed to Active | From Coming Soon | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 | |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Sold | $869,000 | Century 21 Award |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 9 El Tambor
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0338J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Santiago Peak quadrangle, released December 20, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Santiago Peak quadrangle, released December 20, 2002. Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 75 of 75 residential locations in this census block. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 75 of 75. Fixed wireless: Verizon, up to 300 Mbps, at 47 of 75.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320492009, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 0.5 miles away (Loop, 4 Level 2 ports). 73 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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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
- 250
- Median price
- $1,325,000
- Median days on market
- 15
- Median per sq ft
- $635
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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Schools
Schools for 9 El Tambor
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Melinda Heights
- Middle
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- High
- Trabucco Hills
- District
- Saddleback Valley Unified
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Listed by Susan Stoker of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Jul 29, 2026 at 7:52 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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