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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 TamborRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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!
| a month ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® |
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Property Details for 9 El Tambor
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,300 square feet of living space. 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, a 4,713-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.
Property History
9 El Tambor previously sold in December 2022 for $869,000.
- Listed for sale June 9, 2026 at $1,299,000
- Sold December 2022 for $869,000 (Century 21 Award)
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.
In Rancho Santa Margarita, 66 single-family homes have closed in the last 90 days at a median of $1,379,000, based on recorded MLS closings. The median was 14 days on market before going under contract.
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