Listed by David Bauman•DRE #01015741• Keller Williams OC Luxury Realty
Listed by Nicole Kotnik•DRE #01516701• Bullock Russell RE Services
Contact: 949-285-7132
Contingent
$1,040,000
Est. $6,970/mo —
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
1,428
sq ft
18 Las Piedras, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
About this home
Welcome to 18 Las Piedras, perfectly situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's most sought-after neighborhoods. Just a short stroll to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, community pools, parks, soccer fields, and scenic walking trails, this exceptional location offers the ideal combination of privacy, convenience, and outdoor living. Step inside to a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring granite countertops, expanded custom cabinetry, recessed lighting, and an elegant coffered ceiling. Brand new carpet on stairs and upstairs and laminate flooring throughout the first floor creates a fresh, modern feel, while the upgraded downstairs powder room adds both style and convenience. One secondary bedroom includes a built-in desk, making it an ideal home office, study, or creative workspace. The spacious primary suite enjoys breathtaking Saddleback Mountain views, providing a peaceful retreat at the end of each day. Outside, the private backyard offers the perfect setting for entertaining, dining al fresco, or simply relaxing in your own tranquil outdoor space. An attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience. As a resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, you'll enjoy an incredible lifestyle with access to four Olympic-sized pools, the lake and beach club, pickleball and tennis courts, miles of hiking and biking trails, beautifully maintained parks, playgrounds, and a full calendar of community events throughout the year. Offering an unbeatable location, thoughtful upgrades, and resort-style amenities, this is more than just a home—it's the Rancho Santa Margarita lifestyle waiting for you.
Rancho Santa Margarita Central, located between Santa Margarita Parkway and Antonio Parkway, is a master-planned and lake-adjacent Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhood with a walkable town center and mountain-view greenbelts. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mercado del Lago and the Santa Margarita Parkway/Calle de la Plata area, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a steady, social pace. Civic life gathers at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, while local flavor shows up at Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar and the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Beach Club. Streetscapes mix stucco townhomes and low-rise condos with tidy courtyards and pocket parks. Paths thread toward O’Neill Regional Park and the Saddleback foothills, keeping daily routines tied to open space.
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Market insights
18 Las Piedras · $1,040,000
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,040,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,425,324. (37% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Block walls
Granite counters
Double pane windows
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Two levels
Main-level has one bathroom
Community/association spa
Bedrooms
All bedrooms located upstairs
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Remodeled bathrooms with walk-in shower and shower-in-tub options
Exhaust fan(s)
Granite counters in baths
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with granite counters
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Gas oven
Dishwasher
Eating area in family room
Laundry & utility
Laundry area in garage
Washer included
Dryer included
Water heater unit
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Exterior features
Porch
Patio
Back yard
Cul-de-sac location
Rectangular lot shape
Community pool
Community spa
Playground, sport court, tennis, club house, outdoor cooking and picnic areas (association amenities)
Has view
Block wall fencing
Home design
House
Two stories
Entry at level 1
Planned development community
Access via city streets (paved)
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage parking spaces
Driveway (concrete), front-entry garage with single door
Total of two parking spaces
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector
Construction
Concrete roof
Block wall construction
No common walls with neighboring units
Estimated year built
Utilities
220V outlet in garage
Natural gas connected
Public sewer
District/public water
Water connected
Cable available
HOA & community
Part of SAMLARK association
Monthly association fee of $91
Association amenities include pool, sport court, playground, tennis, clubhouse, outdoor cooking area and picnic area
Other
Planned development with 113 total units in community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The purpose of the RLM districts is to provide for single-family detached (RLM-4,000-D) homes on smaller lots, as well as attached (RLM-4,000-A) townhomes and duplexes consistent with the General Plan low-medium density residential (LMDR) designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA • 92688
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Las Piedras
$1,030,698
$9,302 under list price of $1.04M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.3M.