$799,000
3Beds2Baths1,143SqFt
17 AubrietaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Brisa del Lago II
23 Vista Colinas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,275 sq ft
- Built 1989
Subdivision Ranchwood (R1)
The home
About 23 Vista Colinas
Move right into this spacious and upgraded townhome in the desirable Vista La Cuesta community. This home features 2 Bedrooms PLUS a LOFT, 2 full bathrooms, and a convenient half bath for guests. A charming private front patio, enclosed with a white vinyl fence and gate, offers the perfect space to relax, BBQ, and entertain. Inside, the living room welcomes you with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and a cozy fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the dining area and the nicely updated kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find a generous loft with a window, a secondary bedroom with mirrored closet doors and its own private bathroom, and a spacious primary suite complete with multiple windows, two closets, a dual vanity, a privacy door for the shower, and a large soaking tub. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with direct access and laundry area, and numerous upgrades such as newer windows, doors, water heater, furnace, and A/C. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a bright, comfortable home in a fantastic community.
Property details for 23 Vista Colinas
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Ranchwood (R1) neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,275 square feet of living space and is listed at $799,900, about $627 per square foot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-142-83. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, 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
- $799,900
- Days On Site
- 51 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,275 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26171389
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $513 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- OC26171389
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,275
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 113,922
- Lot Size (acres)
- 2.6153
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $422
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Vista La Cuesta
- Parcel Number
- 93214283
- On Market Date
- 2026-08-14
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Loft
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More, No One Above, No One Below
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Loft
Exterior Features
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, On Street
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Ranchwood (R1) (RW)
- Community Features
- Biking, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Clubhouse, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- SAMLARC
The record
Property History for 23 Vista Colinas
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Listed for sale | $808,000 | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Sold | $798,000 | Bullock Russell RE Services |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Sold | $612,000 | RE/MAX New Dimension |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Sold | $324,500 | Vernazza Realty Inc |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$6,537/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $79,990 down
Principal & interest$4,804
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$300
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$687
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$233
HOA from listing$513
$5,703/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $159,980 down
Principal & interest$4,270
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$687
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$233
HOA from listing$513
$5,170/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $239,970 down
Principal & interest$3,737
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$687
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$233
HOA from listing$513
Estimated carrying cost
$1,433/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$687
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$233
HOA from listing$513
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
- 47
- Median price
- $879,000
- Median days on market
- 20
- Median per sq ft
- $604
Recorded MLS closings of townhomes, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
At $627 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $604 for townhomes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Colibri | Aug 31, 2026 | $915,000 | 1,531 | $598 | 3 |
| 95 Pasto Rico | Aug 28, 2026 | $825,000 | 1,329 | $621 | 36 |
| 229 Seacountry | Aug 28, 2026 | $860,000 | 1,541 | $558 | 204 |
| 14 Brisa Ribera | Aug 26, 2026 | $700,000 | 922 | $759 | 32 |
| 155 Seacountry | Aug 13, 2026 | $725,000 | 1,080 | $671 | 12 |
Schools
School District for 23 Vista Colinas
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita covers its schools, parks and beaches.
Location
Location
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Listed by Robin Booher of T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants
Listing information updated Sep 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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