$1,490,000
4Beds3Baths2,459SqFt
1 Via VillarioRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Sold
18 Via Pelayo sold on September 16, 2026 for $1,460,000, 1.3% below the $1,479,000 asking price after 44 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,525,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
18 Via Pelayo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,763 sq ft
- 4,400 sq ft lot
- Built 1999
$1,460,000
Subdivision Cantamar
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,400,000
The home
About 18 Via Pelayo
Welcome to 18 Via Pelayo, a beautifully upgraded 4 bedroom plus oversized bonus room home in the desirable Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita. Set on a quiet street, this 2,763 sq. ft. residence combines thoughtful interior improvements, major system upgrades, and a newly completed resort-style backyard.
The home features a remodeled kitchen, completely remodeled primary bathroom, newer PEX re-pipe, newer furnace, air conditioning and ducting, plus an owned 34-panel solar production system. Upstairs, a huge bonus room with built-ins offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, office, playroom, homework space, gym, or secondary living area.
The backyard is a true standout. Completed in 2026, the new pool, spa, built-in BBQ/grill, fire feature, and hardscape create a private outdoor setting designed for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday enjoyment. The modern pool and spa design, artificial turf, lounge areas, and built-in outdoor kitchen give the yard a clean, low-maintenance, resort-style feel.
The location adds to the appeal, with nearby hiking and biking trails, convenient access to parks, shopping, dining, schools, and toll road connections. As part of SAMLARC, residents enjoy access to Rancho Santa Margarita’s signature lifestyle amenities, including Lago Santa Margarita, the Beach Club & Lagoon, pools, parks, trails, sport courts, picnic areas, and community gathering spaces. SAMLARC lists amenities including pools, Beach Club & Lagoon, lake, parks, trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, clubhouses, amphitheaters, picnic shelters, and more.
18 Via Pelayo offers the space, upgrades, outdoor living, and community lifestyle buyers are looking for in one of Rancho Santa Margarita’s most established neighborhoods.
Property details for 18 Via Pelayo
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Cantamar neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,763 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1999. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 806-084-27. Highlights include a private pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,400-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
- $1,460,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,763 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,400 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1999
- MLS® Number
- OC26138703
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $91 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- PublicRecords
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26138703
- Year Built
- 1999
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,763
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,400
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.101
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 80608427
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-06
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Pool Features
- Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Cantamar (CANT)
- Community Features
- Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Room
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 18 Via Pelayo
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,460,000 | |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Relisted | $1,525,000 |
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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.
Cantamar home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,400,000
- Median days on market
- 7
- Median per sq ft
- $568
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 Cantamar sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Via Pelayo | Sep 16, 2026 | $1,460,000 | 2,763 | $528 | 42 |
| 30 Valeroso | Aug 3, 2026 | $1,559,900 | 2,763 | $565 | 8 |
| 19 Via Pelayo | Mar 26, 2026 | $1,315,000 | 1,997 | $658 | 5 |
| 12 Via Hacienda | Mar 24, 2026 | $1,400,000 | 2,459 | $569 | 34 |
| 6 Via Hacienda | Feb 13, 2026 | $1,393,000 | 2,459 | $566 | 3 |
Schools
School District for 18 Via Pelayo
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Capistrano Unified.
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Listed by Dave Gubler of IML Real Estate
Listing information updated Sep 18, 2026 at 8:37 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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