Standard/Equity Sale! Move-in ready! Nestled in a private location amongst the greenbelt in the Vineyards, this turnkey townhome offers 2 bed, 2.5 baths with dual master bedrooms, a gated courtyard entry and direct 2 car attached garage access. Open floor plan, high ceilings and the feeling of detached living with no one above or below. A few of the many highlights include: new designer paint, large framed windows, fireplace in living room, wood laminate flooring, upstairs laundry, a private balcony and large dual master bedrooms. Clean & bright kitchen opens to family room and perfect for entertaining. Master suite boasts vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet and greenbelt views. Community pool/spa and Tot lot. Walking distance to shopping, movie theatres and dining. Easy access to 241 Toll Road. Near Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park which includes some of the best mountain bike & hiking trails. FHA approved tract! Refrigerator/washer/dryer included! This is the one!
CondoProperty Type
1994Year Built
$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tracey Nicholson•DRE #01870746• First Team Real Estate
Bought with Tracey Nicholson•DRE #01870746• First Team Real Estate
Enjoy the fine schools of Lake Forest & Rancho Santa Margarita. 38 Santa Barbara is the best location in the neighborhood. Short walk from the pool, spa, and tot lot, it is in a peaceful and secluded area created by the nearby lush green hillside. High ceilings (with top-of-the-line ceiling fans), the convenience of dual master suites, plus a downstairs powder room, a private balcony, and a 2-car direct-entry garage with workbench and built-in storage complete this sophisticated townhome.
Public Records
Dec 7, 2006
Sold
$448,000
$428/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 2005
Sold
$415,000
$397/sq ft
CRMLS #S385551
Mar 15, 2005
Sold
$414,900
$397/sq ft
Feb 9, 2005
Listed
$414,900
$397/sq ft
In the foothills of Rancho Santa Margarita lies Foothill Ranch, a newer community of master planned homes, with great locations, easy access to the 241, and good schools. Tucked away in a lush, green, private corner of the Vinyards complex, this upgraded unit, with decorator style tile flooring and Pergo-style flooring, is 'move-in ready. High ceilings and new paint make this an inviting home, and you can enjoy the terrace off the front Master Suite. Direct-access 2-car garage, too!
Public Records
Dec 22, 1997
Sold
$137,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,819 (+1.9%)
$217,760 + $153,776
$371,536
2024
$3,749 (+2.4%)
$217,760 + $153,776
$371,536
2023
$3,659 (+1.9%)
$213,490 + $150,761
$364,251
2022
$3,593 (+10.5%)
$209,304 + $147,805
$357,109
2021
$3,251 (−6.8%)
$205,200 + $144,907
$350,107
2020
$3,488 (+2.1%)
$201,177 + $142,066
$343,243
2019
$3,417 (+1.9%)
$199,114 + $140,610
$339,724
2018
$3,352 (+2.1%)
$195,210 + $137,853
$333,063
2017
$3,284 (−7.1%)
$187,631 + $132,500
$320,131
2016
$3,535 (+0.6%)
$187,631 + $132,500
$320,131
2015
$3,513 (−5.6%)
$183,952 + $129,902
$313,854
2014
$3,723 (+0.5%)
$177,640 + $125,445
$303,085
2013
$3,703 (−0.4%)
$177,640 + $125,445
$303,085
2012
$3,719 (−0.3%)
$169,969 + $120,031
$290,000
2011
$3,729 (−4.8%)
$169,969 + $120,031
$290,000
2010
$3,915 (+6.0%)
$132,991 + $162,009
$295,000
2009
$3,692 (−17.7%)
$151,991 + $162,009
$314,000
2008
$4,486
$129,991 + $162,009
$292,000
Tax history for 38 SANTA BARBARA Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,819 (+1.9%)
$217,760 + $153,776
$371,536
2024
$3,749 (+2.4%)
$217,760 + $153,776
$371,536
2023
$3,659 (+1.9%)
$213,490 + $150,761
$364,251
2022
$3,593 (+10.5%)
$209,304 + $147,805
$357,109
2021
$3,251 (−6.8%)
$205,200 + $144,907
$350,107
2020
$3,488 (+2.1%)
$201,177 + $142,066
$343,243
2019
$3,417 (+1.9%)
$199,114 + $140,610
$339,724
2018
$3,352 (+2.1%)
$195,210 + $137,853
$333,063
2017
$3,284 (−7.1%)
$187,631 + $132,500
$320,131
2016
$3,535 (+0.6%)
$187,631 + $132,500
$320,131
2015
$3,513 (−5.6%)
$183,952 + $129,902
$313,854
2014
$3,723 (+0.5%)
$177,640 + $125,445
$303,085
2013
$3,703 (−0.4%)
$177,640 + $125,445
$303,085
2012
$3,719 (−0.3%)
$169,969 + $120,031
$290,000
2011
$3,729 (−4.8%)
$169,969 + $120,031
$290,000
2010
$3,915 (+6.0%)
$132,991 + $162,009
$295,000
2009
$3,692 (−17.7%)
$151,991 + $162,009
$314,000
2008
$4,486
$129,991 + $162,009
$292,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
1,101
Year built
1994
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Orange County
APN
93056119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Two Door
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Dryer Included, Inside, On Upper Level, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Free Standing, Gas Cooking, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Family Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Gas, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan
Levels: Two
Spa Features: Association
Has Spa
Window Features: Custom Covering
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Concrete, Tile
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
Has Patio
Pool Features: Association
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Property Information
Common Walls: End Unit
Living Area Source: Estimated
Parcel Number: 93056119
Attached Property
Year Built Source: Estimated
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Builder Model: Los Olivos
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Fee: $215
Secondary Association Fee: 35
Association Amenities: Pool, Spa
School Information
High School District: Capistrano Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.68717800
Longitude: -117.67505700
Other Subdivision Name: Vineyards
Directions: Portola from Alton, left on Paloma, right on Mission and left on Santa Barbara. Home is across from Tot Lot. Sign is in the garage area. Front door not visible from the street. Must go down walk path and go to the right. It is the last house.
Subdivision Name: Vineyards (FHVY)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,101
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Orange County
APN: 93056119
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 58
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 58
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Tracey
List Agent Last Name: Nicholson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Tracey
Buyer Agent Last Name: Nicholson
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
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Schools
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
Trabuco Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
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$724,000 – $877,000
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