$1,075,000
3Beds3Baths1,470SqFt
12 Willowbrook LnRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Avelino
56 Acorn Ridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,500 sq ft
- 4,674 sq ft lot
- Built 1997
$1,074,900
Subdivision Avelino
6 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,139,950
Open house
Open House
The home
About 56 Acorn Ridge
Located on a desirable corner lot in the sought-after Avelino Tract in the heart of Las Flores, this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of warmth, style, comfort, and exceptional community living. Step inside to a bright and inviting open floor plan featuring beautiful, engineered flooring throughout the main level, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of windows that fill the home with natural light. A stunning double-sided gas fireplace creates a warm and welcoming focal point and can be enjoyed from both the living room and separate family room. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is designed to impress, featuring sleek quartz countertops, a stylish decorative backsplash, newly installed cabinetry and drawers, and stainless-steel appliances. The open layout makes this space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining family and friends. Upstairs, newly installed carpeting adds a fresh and comfortable touch throughout. The spacious primary suite features its own beautifully updated en-suite bathroom complete with newly installed dual vanity, walk-in shower, and gorgeous tile flooring. Two additional bedrooms share a secondary bathroom with a convenient tub-and-shower combination. Step outside to the spacious wraparound yard, recently upgraded with low-maintenance artificial turf and offering a wonderful setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The location is equally impressive. A neighborhood park is within walking distance, perfect for enjoying those beautiful summer evenings. Residents also enjoy access to the outstanding Las Flores community amenities, including the Oak Tree resort-style pool and spa, BBQ areas, and fire pits. Nearby Sky Ridge Park offers a tot lot, splash area, tennis courts, and access to scenic hiking and jogging trails. A public golf course is also within walking distance, adding even more to the lifestyle this wonderful community has to offer. Beautifully remodeled, ideally located, and surrounded by exceptional amenities, this Las Flores home truly has it all and is an absolute pleasure to show!
Property details for 56 Acorn Ridge
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Avelino neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,500 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,074,900, about $717 per square foot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 787-281-41. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 4,674-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated 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
- $1,074,900
- Days On Site
- 29 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,500 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 4,674 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1997
- MLS® Number
- OC26166224
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26166224
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,500
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,672
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1073
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $140
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- LF Maintenance
- Parcel Number
- 78728141
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Accessibility
- Accessible Doors
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom, Living Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean
- Exterior Features
- Lighting
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, No Driveway, On Street
- Fencing
- Brick, Wood
- Pool Features
- Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 130
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Avelino (AVEL)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Sport Court, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $97
- Second HOA Name
- Avelino
The record
Property History for 56 Acorn Ridge
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$8,096/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $107,490 down
Principal & interest$6,456
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$403
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$923
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$314
HOANot reported, not included
$6,975/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $214,980 down
Principal & interest$5,738
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$923
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$314
HOANot reported, not included
$6,258/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $322,470 down
Principal & interest$5,021
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$923
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$314
HOANot reported, not included
Estimated carrying cost
$1,237/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$923
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$314
HOANot reported, not included
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.
Avelino home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,139,950
- Median days on market
- 13
- Median per sq ft
- $711
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 Avelino sales
At $717 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Avelino median of $711 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Avelino sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Willowbrook | Jun 26, 2026 | $1,095,000 | 1,470 | $745 | 107 |
| 44 Willowbrook Lane | Jun 25, 2026 | $1,129,900 | 1,397 | $809 | 15 |
| 27 Acorn Ridge | Jun 1, 2026 | $1,150,000 | 1,702 | $676 | 10 |
| 10 Acorn | Apr 27, 2026 | $1,067,000 | 1,470 | $726 | 23 |
| 15 Tanglewood | Feb 23, 2026 | $1,150,000 | 1,702 | $676 | 7 |
Schools
Schools for 56 Acorn Ridge
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Las Flores
- Middle
- Las Flores
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Location
Location
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Listed by Denise Mellor of First Team Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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