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31 Calle Melinda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,758 sq ft
  • Built 1986

MLS# OC26215198 · Listed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 Day On Site

The home

About 31 Calle Melinda

******Charming LAKE FRONT HOME at Lake Rancho Santa Margarita! Sellers Are Motivated And The Price Is Amazing For a Lake Front Location!

Seriously Don't Wait To Check It Out! This Townhome Has 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths (1,758 Square Feet). Besides The Great Location, Buyers Will Enjoy

The Serene Surroundings In This Exclusive Neighborhood! It's Like You Are Living In a Resort Area! Enjoy The Beautiful Trees! This Home Has Direct Access 2-Car Garage, and a Spacious Driveway! Going for a walk around the Lake is effortless! just unlock Your Backyard Gate, Take a Few Steps And You're There! The Quiet Backyard is Lovely and a Great Place To Relax and Enjoy The View!

Kitchen Can Accommodate Two Chefs Cooking Delicious Foods Simultaneously! New Range Hood in The Kitchen and Fresh Paint Throughout!

Warm and Elegant Vinyl Flooring Throughout! Here Are Some Other Added Improvements: New Top Quality "PELLA" Windows, New Air Ducts As Well As New Attic Insulation. Fully Remodeled Master Bath With QUARTZ Countertop! and a Soaking Tub, a Light Up/ Anti Fog Bathroom Mirror just to name a few! Updated Garage With a Beautiful Brand New Sectional Garage Door & Epoxy Garage Flooring. Added Safety With a Smart Lock (on Front Door), New Modern Toilet w/Bidet in Powder Room Downstairs. The Balcony Upstairs Off the Master Suite Is The Best Place To Relax, Unwind and Enjoy the Gorgeous Views! Just a Few Steps Down Your Street You'll Find the Community Pool and SPA Waiting For You! On The Fourth of July Your Family and Friends Will Be Thrilled When Watching The Amazing Fireworks From The Backyard or The Balcony! Good Schools Are Nearby Too and So Are The Shops and Parks, Restaurants and the Beach Club!!!

Property details for 31 Calle Melinda

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome sits in the Marbella neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,758 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,150,000, about $654 per square foot. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-284-67. Highlights include panoramic and city lights views, lake frontage, 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
$1,150,000
Days On Site
1 Day
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,758 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1986
MLS® Number
OC26215198
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$931 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Assessor

General Features

Property Type
Townhouse
MLS Number
OC26215198
Year Built
1986
Living Area (sq ft)
1,758
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
58,934
Lot Size (acres)
1.3529
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
City Lights, Lake, Panoramic, Trees Woods
HOA Dues
$840
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Marbella
Parcel Number
93228467
On Market Date
2026-10-03
Listing Terms
Standard

Interior Features

Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Dressing Area
Appliances
Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Fireplace
Family Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
Two Common Walls Or More, No One Above, No One Below
Windows
Blinds, Skylights
Accessibility
Parking
Rooms
Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, Bedroom, Family Room

Exterior Features

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Roof
Spanish Tile
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Cul De Sac
Patio and Porch
Rear Porch, Front Porch
Parking
Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Fencing
Wrought Iron
Pool Features
Heated, In Ground, Association
Spa
Association, Heated, In Ground
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Condition
Turnkey
Units
105

Community Features

Subdivision
Marbella (MB)
Community Features
Curbs, Dog Park, Fishing, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association Amenities
Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Second HOA Dues
$91
Second HOA Name
SAMLARC

The record

Property History for 31 Calle Melinda

DateEventPriceNote
Oct 3, 2026 Listed for sale $1,150,000
Jun 20, 2019 Sold $699,000 Century 21 Award

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.03% · 30-yr fixed
$
$9,591/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $115,000 down
Principal & interest$6,907
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$431
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$987
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$931
$8,392/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $230,000 down
Principal & interest$6,139
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$987
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$931
$7,625/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $345,000 down
Principal & interest$5,372
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$987
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$931
Estimated carrying cost
$2,253/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$987
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$335
HOA from listing$931

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. 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

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

At $654 per square foot, this home's asking price is 8% above the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $604 for townhomes that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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

Schools for 31 Calle Melinda

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

Elementary
Trabuco Mesa
Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita
High
Trabucco Hills
District
Saddleback Valley Unified

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

Location

Location

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Listed by Elias Klaeb of Premier Team Real Estate

Listing information updated Oct 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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