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9 Calle Melinda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1,810 sq ft
  • Built 1986

MLS# OC26240667 · New Today

The home

About 9 Calle Melinda

Front-Row, Detached Lakefront Living In The Marbella Community Of Rancho Santa Margarita. Welcome To 9 Calle Melinda, A 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home Of Approximately 1,810 Sq Ft, Perfectly Positioned Right On Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, With Sparkling Water Views, A Mountain Backdrop And The Lakeside Park And Walking Path Just Beyond Your Door. The View Is The Star. From The Private Balcony Off The Primary Suite, With Its Newer Awning, You Look Out Over The Greenbelt To The Lake And The Mountains Beyond. Start Your Mornings With Coffee Above The Water And End Your Evenings With Sunsets Over The Lake. Outside, The Private, Professionally Landscaped Backyard Is Made For Entertaining: A Lush Lawn, A Patio With A Built-In BBQ And Bar, And Plenty Of Room To Dine And Relax, All Backing To Open Greenbelt For Added Privacy And Views. Inside, Vaulted Ceilings, A Skylight And Large Windows Fill The Home With Natural Light, And The Open, Airy Feel Carries The Outdoors In. The Remodeled Kitchen Features Brazilian Granite Counters, Custom Cabinetry, A Five-Burner Gas Cooktop And A Convection Microwave. Tile Flooring, Custom Lighting, Rounded Corners And Andersen Doors Add Quality Throughout. The Primary Suite Offers A Cedar Closet And That Private View Balcony, And The Garage Has Built-In Cabinetry Plus A Handy Under-Stair Closet. Residents Of Marbella Enjoy A Gated Community With Access To The Amenities And Lifestyle Rancho Santa Margarita Is Known For. A Rare Opportunity To Own A Detached, Front-Row Lake Home. Don’t Miss It!

Property details for 9 Calle Melinda

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo sits in the Marbella neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County. It has 1,810 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,188,888, about $657 per square foot. The home was built in 1986. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 932-284-78. Highlights include lake views, a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, and central air.

Specifications

Home Details

General Features

Property Type
Condominium
MLS Number
OC26240667
Year Built
1986
Living Area (sq ft)
1,810
Living Area Source
Assessor
Lot Size (sq ft)
77,826
Lot Size (acres)
1.7866
Levels
Two
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Lake, Trees Woods, Water
HOA Dues
$840
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Marbella
Parcel Number
93228478
Listing Terms
Standard, Trust
HOA fees
$931 monthly

Interior Features

Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite
Appliances
Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Entry Level
1
Common Walls
One Common Wall, End Unit
Windows
Skylights
Doors
French Doors, Sliding Doors
Rooms
Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Foyer, Living Room, Primary Bathroom

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Awnings, Barbecue
Roof
Tile
Construction
Frame, Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Lawn, Landscaped, Level
Patio and Porch
Brick, Concrete, Patio
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Units
1

Community Features

Subdivision
Marbella (MB)
Community Features
Biking, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
Association Amenities
Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Trails
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Second HOA Dues
$91
Second HOA Name
SAMLARC

The record

Property History for 9 Calle Melinda

DateEventPriceNote
Nov 10, 2026 Listed for sale $1,188,888

No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.

Cost of ownership

Estimated monthly payment

7.18% · 30-yr fixed
$
$9,993/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $118,889 down
Principal & interest$7,249
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$446
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,020
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$347
HOA from listing$931
$8,741/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $237,778 down
Principal & interest$6,443
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,020
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$347
HOA from listing$931
$7,936/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $356,666 down
Principal & interest$5,638
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,020
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$347
HOA from listing$931
Estimated carrying cost
$2,298/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.03%)$1,020
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$347
HOA from listing$931

Estimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.18% (week of Nov 5, 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
161
Median price
$660,000
Median days on market
25
Median per sq ft
$634

Recorded MLS closings of condos, Nov 4, 2025 to Nov 4, 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 $657 per square foot, this home's asking price is close to the Rancho Santa Margarita median of $634 for condos that closed in the past 12 months.

Recent Rancho Santa Margarita sales

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays on market
58 Mira Mesa Nov 3, 2026 $720,000 1,209 $596 0
31 Violado Oct 28, 2026 $602,500 876 $688 24
87 Via Contento Oct 27, 2026 $445,000 643 $692 166
89 Castano Oct 26, 2026 $415,000 693 $599 25
140 Via Contento Oct 16, 2026 $685,000 1,117 $613 13

Schools

Schools for 9 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.

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Listed by Devin Doherty of eXp Realty of California Inc

Listing information updated Nov 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.

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