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27 Tradition, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,741 sq ft
  • 2,805 sq ft lot
  • Built 1998

MLS# OC26138710 · Listed Jul 30, 2026 · Price cut $20,000 on Oct 3 · 94 Days On Site

The home

About 27 Tradition

Welcome to Tradition Lane in the sought after Las Flores Community! This well maintained 3 Bed/3 Bath home is located in an Award Winning School District and top-rated Blue Ribbon Schools with resort like amenties. You'll enjoy parks, hiking trails, pools, spa and playgrounds. Freshly painted, the main level features an open concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, casual dining area and TV room with a fireplace. The main level bathroom adds practicality for guests and daily use while the soaring ceilings in the living room provide a room filled with natural light, perfect for entertaining and enjoying your time at home. Upstairs you can retreat to your expansive primary bedroom and on-suite bathrom with a newly remodeled closet. Relax in the soaking tub, appreciate dual sinks and a separte shower. You will also enjoy 2 more bedrooms, a second bathroom and addiontal loft space to be used as an office, tv room or whatever suits your needs! A dedicated laundry room is conveniantly located on the 2nd floor. This amazing home is located just a short distance to Las Flores Elementary and Middle Schools.

Property details for 27 Tradition

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Traditions neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It has 1,741 square feet of living space on a 2,805-square-foot lot and is listed at $1,148,000, about $659 per square foot. The home was built in 1998. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 780-171-37. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, a turnkey home, and traditional architecture.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
OC26138710
Year Built
1998
Living Area (sq ft)
1,741
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
2,805
Lot Size (acres)
0.0644
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
HOA Dues
$118
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Traditions
Parcel Number
78017137
On Market Date
2026-07-30
Listing Terms
Standard
HOA fees
$253 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Loft, Primary Suite
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, High Efficiency, Heat Pump
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked, Upper Level
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Windows
Blinds, Double Pane Windows
Rooms
Family Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Attic, Laundry, Bedroom, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Traditional
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Construction
Drywall, Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park
Patio and Porch
Brick, Concrete
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fencing
Block
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Faces
East
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Traditions (TRAD)
Community Features
Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Near National Forest, Park, Pool
Association Amenities
Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$135
Second HOA Name
Las Flores Maintenance Corp

The record

Property History for 27 Tradition

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 3, 2026 Price reduced $1,148,000 From $1,168,000
Sep 18, 2026 Price reduced $1,168,000 From $1,198,000
Jul 30, 2026 Status changed to Active From Coming Soon
Jul 30, 2026 Listed for sale $1,198,000

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Added by Realatrends Real Estate

Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 27 Tradition

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 06059C0434J effective December 3, 2009. Checked October 15, 2026.

Fire hazard severity zone

Moderate 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, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Landslide zone

Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.

California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, San Juan Capistrano quadrangle, released December 21, 2001. Checked October 15, 2026.

Internet and charging

Fixed internet

Fiber: Cityside Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps, at 1 of 41 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 41 of 41. DSL: AT&T, up to 100 Mbps, at 41 of 41.

FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590320653006, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.

EV charging

Nearest public charger 1.8 miles away (Blink, 2 Level 2 ports). 46 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

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.24% · 30-yr fixed
$
$9,045/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $114,800 down
Principal & interest$7,041
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$431
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$985
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$253
$7,832/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $229,600 down
Principal & interest$6,259
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$985
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$253
$7,050/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $344,400 down
Principal & interest$5,477
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$985
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$253
Estimated carrying cost
$1,573/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$985
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$253

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.24% (week of Oct 29, 2026); your rate will differ. 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
250
Median price
$1,322,500
Median days on market
15
Median per sq ft
$633

Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 25, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.

Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

At $659 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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
11 Pyrite Oct 16, 2026 $1,080,000 1,994 $542 70
33 Lazurite Oct 16, 2026 $1,290,000 2,545 $507 27
16 Calle Larspur Oct 16, 2026 $1,200,000 1,482 $810 6
36 Berlamo Oct 14, 2026 $1,525,000 2,532 $602 0
11 Willowglade Oct 8, 2026 $2,310,000 3,376 $684 0

Schools

Schools for 27 Tradition

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

Elementary
Las Flores
Middle
Las Flores
High
Tesoro
District
Capistrano Unified

Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.

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Listed by Tonianne Southron of Elite Source Realty Inc.

Listing information updated Oct 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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