$1,249,900
3Beds3Baths2,168SqFt
33 Calle Del NorteRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Alicante
24 Via Gatillo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,018 sq ft
- 5,201 sq ft lot
- Built 1995
$1,249,000
Subdivision Buena Vista
Open house
Open House
The home
About 24 Via Gatillo
Located in the highly desirable Melinda Heights community of Rancho Santa Margarita, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom + loft, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,018 square feet of living space on a ~5,200 square foot lot. Exceptional curb appeal, a three-car garage, and pride of ownership welcome you from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, crown molding, recessed lighting, and stylish flooring throughout. The functional floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a separate family room with custom built-ins and fireplace, and a spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and a sunny breakfast nook. Upstairs, the versatile loft is ideal for a home office, media room, playroom, or potential fourth bedroom. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing, featuring an in-ground spa, patio area, and low-maintenance landscaping. You'll love the 3-car garage with extensive built-in cabinetry and SwissTrax flooring. Additional highlights include leased solar panels for energy efficiency and an indoor laundry room. Conveniently located near Melinda Heights Elementary, parks, hiking and biking trails, shopping, dining, RSM Lake, and Rancho Santa Margarita's outstanding community amenities.
Property details for 24 Via Gatillo
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 2,018 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,249,000, about $619 per square foot. The home was built in 1995. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 836-495-01. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached three-car garage, a 5,201-square-foot lot, central air, and a turnkey 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
- $1,249,000
- Days On Site
- 2 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,018 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 5,201 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1995
- MLS® Number
- OC26213818
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $191 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26213818
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,018
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,200
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1194
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $91
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- SAMLARC
- Parcel Number
- 83649501
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-01
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Paneling Wainscoting, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- 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
- Blinds, Shutters
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room, Loft
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Lawn, Sprinkler System
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association, In Ground
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- West
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Buena Vista (BUEV)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Picnic Area, Playground, Pool
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $100
- Second HOA Name
- Vista Norte
The record
Property History for 24 Via Gatillo
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 |
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.03% · 30-yr fixed$
$9,596/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $124,900 down
Principal & interest$7,501
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$468
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,072
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$191
$8,295/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $249,800 down
Principal & interest$6,668
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,072
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$191
$7,461/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $374,700 down
Principal & interest$5,834
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,072
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$191
Estimated carrying cost
$1,627/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,072
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$191
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
- 263
- Median price
- $1,320,000
- Median days on market
- 17
- Median per sq ft
- $633
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 Rancho Santa Margarita sales
At $619 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
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Las Piedras | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,025,000 | 1,428 | $718 | 13 |
| 4 Reata | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,550,000 | 2,592 | $598 | 20 |
| 7 Santolina | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,154,240 | 1,534 | $752 | 87 |
| 7 Temecula Court | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 1,551 | $677 | 54 |
| 40 San Mateo | Sep 22, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 2,459 | $610 | 9 |
Schools
School District for 24 Via Gatillo
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
The MLS record lists the school district as Saddleback Valley Unified.
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Location
Location
Photographs
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Listed by Shannon Stone of Bullock Russell RE Services
Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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