$1,325,000
4Beds3Baths2,545SqFt
33 LazuriteRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Emerald Ridge
42 La Sordina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,190 sq ft
- 4,160 sq ft lot
- Built 1996
$1,325,000
The home
About 42 La Sordina
Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita. Offering approximately 2,200 square feet of living space, this home features soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The spacious living room with fireplace flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, complete with stainless steel appliances, a large center island, and access to a newer deck perfect for outdoor dining. The desirable floor plan includes a main-level primary suite featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Downstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and a versatile bonus room with direct backyard access—ideal as a playroom, media room, office, or second living space. The private backyard offers lush grass, a spacious patio, and mature lemon and lime trees. Additional highlights include a PEX repipe, interior paint, newer deck, and a three-car garage. Enjoy access to Melinda Heights and SAMLARC amenities, including pools, parks, pickleball courts, sports facilities, the Beach Club, and scenic RSM Lake. Conveniently located near award-winning schools, shopping, dining, O'Neill Regional Park, and the 241 Toll Road. No Mello-Roos and low HOA. Experience the best of Rancho Santa Margarita living!
Property details for 42 La Sordina
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,190 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,325,000, about $605 per square foot. The home was built in 1996. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 839-062-54. Highlights include a community pool, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 4,160-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey home. 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
- $1,325,000
- Days On Site
- 99 Days
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,190 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,160 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1996
- MLS® Number
- OC26137113
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $216 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26137113
- Year Built
- 1996
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,190
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,160
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0955
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $125
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Brisa Ladera
- Parcel Number
- 83906254
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-26
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Den, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Other, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Foyer, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Greenbelt
- Patio and Porch
- Covered, Deck, Patio
- Fencing
- New Condition, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Community Features
- Fishing, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Recreation Room, Tennis Courts, Trails
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 42 La Sordina
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$10,194/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $132,500 down
Principal & interest$7,958
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$497
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,137
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$386
HOA from listing$216
$8,813/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $265,000 down
Principal & interest$7,074
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,137
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$386
HOA from listing$216
$7,928/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $397,500 down
Principal & interest$6,189
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,137
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$386
HOA from listing$216
Estimated carrying cost
$1,739/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,137
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$386
HOA from listing$216
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.03% (week of Sep 24, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Rancho Santa Margarita rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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.
Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
At $605 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $633 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 42 La Sordina
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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Location
Location
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Listed by Laura Hamann of Circa Properties, Inc.
Listing information updated Sep 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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