79 Alondra, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,497 sq ft
- Built 1997
Subdivision Arroyo Vista
The home
About 79 Alondra
Welcome to 79 Alondra, where a tree-lined approach sets the tone for peaceful living in Rancho Santa Margarita. Situated between the golf course and a natural ravine, this home offers scenic surroundings and opportunities to enjoy hiking, biking, and leisurely walks.
This three-bedroom, three-bath home features a versatile layout with one bedroom and a bathroom on the main floor—ideal for guests or a home office. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms each have their own bathroom, offering comfort and privacy.
Step outside to your private patio to relax, entertain, and enjoy the natural setting. A two-car garage adds everyday convenience, while additional parking across the street makes welcoming visitors easy.
Discover a home that brings together comfort, convenience, and the beauty of its surroundings.
Property details for 79 Alondra
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Arroyo Vista neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It offers 1,497 square feet of living space and is listed at $929,000, about $621 per square foot. The home was built in 1997. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 930-217-29. Highlights include canyon views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, central air, and Spanish 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
- $929,000
- Days On Site
- 2 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,497 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 1997
- MLS® Number
- OC26217268
- Status
- Active
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $693 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC26217268
- Year Built
- 1997
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,497
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 83,138
- Lot Size (acres)
- 1.9086
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canyon
- HOA Dues
- $602
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Sierra Verde
- Parcel Number
- 93021729
- On Market Date
- 2026-10-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bedroom On Main Level
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Spanish
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Lot Features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers
- Patio and Porch
- Patio
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Fencing
- Excellent Condition
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Units
- 145
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Arroyo Vista (AV)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Ravine, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $91
- Second HOA Name
- Samlarc
The record
Property History for 79 Alondra
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $929,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.28% · 30-yr fixed$
$7,830/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $92,900 down
Principal & interest$5,721
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$348
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$797
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$271
HOA from listing$693
$6,846/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $185,800 down
Principal & interest$5,085
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$797
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$271
HOA from listing$693
$6,210/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $278,700 down
Principal & interest$4,449
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$797
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$271
HOA from listing$693
Estimated carrying cost
$1,761/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$797
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$271
HOA from listing$693
Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.28% (week of Oct 1, 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
- 166
- Median price
- $658,750
- Median days on market
- 27
- Median per sq ft
- $638
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
At $621 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $638 for condos that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Paseo Estrellas | Oct 1, 2026 | $685,000 | 1,231 | $556 | 18 |
| 54 Via Contento | Oct 1, 2026 | $610,000 | 971 | $628 | 0 |
| 3 Via Ermitas | Sep 30, 2026 | $599,900 | 908 | $661 | 28 |
| 73 Camino Del Oro | Sep 29, 2026 | $695,000 | 1,225 | $567 | 15 |
| 2 Carmesi | Sep 22, 2026 | $625,000 | 1,049 | $596 | 26 |
Schools
Schools for 79 Alondra
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- High
- Tesoro
- District
- Capistrano Unified
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Location
Location
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Listed by Nelson Genteel of Real Broker
Listing information updated Oct 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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