$715,000
2Beds3Baths1,209SqFt
258 Pasto RicoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Serabrisa
229 Pasto Rico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,032 sq ft
- Built 1989
Subdivision Serabrisa
7 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $685,000
Open house
Open House
The home
About 229 Pasto Rico
Resort-style living meets turnkey comfort in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita! Located in the desirable Serabrisa community, this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath carriage-style condo offers a light-filled, single-level living space with the rare advantage of no one above or below. An interior sweeping staircase leads from the attached one-car garage with direct access to an open and spacious floor plan enhanced by dramatic vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, designer paint, and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The inviting living room centers around a cozy fireplace and opens to a sunny private balcony—perfect for morning coffee, relaxing at the end of the day, or entertaining family and friends. The newly remodeled kitchen brings a fresh, modern feel to the home and flows seamlessly into the generously sized dining and living areas. Both bathrooms have also been beautifully updated, making this a truly turnkey home ready to move in and enjoy. The spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, remodeled bath, and access to a second private balcony. The secondary bedroom offers excellent flexibility for guests, a home office, or den. Additional highlights include two private balconies, an attached garage, an additional reserved parking space, and completed community-wide repiping. Serabrisa residents enjoy a beautifully updated community pool, spa, BBQ area, and playground, all in an outstanding Rancho Santa Margarita location. Just across from Arroyo Vista Park and close to Tijeras Creek Golf Course, shopping, dining, schools, and miles of scenic trails. SAMLARC membership provides even more opportunities to enjoy the RSM lifestyle, including Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, additional pools, tennis and sports courts, hiking and biking trails, parks, and year-round community events. Beautifully remodeled, meticulously maintained, and ideally located—this is the turnkey Rancho Santa Margarita home you've been waiting for.
Property details for 229 Pasto Rico
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Serabrisa neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,032 square feet of living space and is listed at $699,800, about $678 per square foot. The home was built in 1989. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 935-432-68. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached one-car garage, central air, an updated home, and traditional architecture. 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
- $699,800
- Days On Site
- 25 Days
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,032 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1989
- MLS® Number
- OC26193029
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $676 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC26193029
- Year Built
- 1989
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,032
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 107,098
- Lot Size (acres)
- 2.4586
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $585
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Serabrisa
- Parcel Number
- 93543268
- On Market Date
- 2026-09-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Custom Coverings
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Assigned, Direct Access, Garage, Permit Required
- Fencing
- None
- Pool Features
- Community, Gas Heat, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Private
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Serabrisa (SRB)
- Community Features
- Lake, Park, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Other, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Security
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
The record
Property History for 229 Pasto Rico
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $699,800 | |
| Oct 15, 2012 | Sold | $245,000 | Good Neighbor Mortgage&Realty |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$5,946/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $69,980 down
Principal & interest$4,203
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$262
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$601
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOA from listing$676
$5,217/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $139,960 down
Principal & interest$3,736
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$601
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOA from listing$676
$4,750/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $209,940 down
Principal & interest$3,269
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$601
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOA from listing$676
Estimated carrying cost
$1,481/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$601
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$204
HOA from listing$676
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.
Serabrisa home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 7
- Median price
- $685,000
- Median days on market
- 12
- Median per sq ft
- $628
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Sep 27, 2025 to Sep 27, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Serabrisa sales
At $678 per square foot, this home's asking price is 8% above the Serabrisa median of $628 for condos that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Serabrisa sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Pasto Rico | Jul 31, 2026 | $685,000 | 1,091 | $628 | 0 |
| 304 Pasto Rico | Jul 20, 2026 | $699,000 | 1,091 | $641 | 9 |
| 98 Pasto Rico | May 20, 2026 | $599,000 | 1,032 | $580 | 55 |
| 93 Pasto Rico | May 4, 2026 | $685,000 | 1,032 | $664 | 3 |
| 81 Pasto Rico | Apr 20, 2026 | $885,000 | 1,426 | $621 | 57 |
Schools
Schools for 229 Pasto Rico
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Arroyo Vista
- Middle
- Arroyo Seco
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Location
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Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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