Active under contract, accepting back up offers. Welcome to 8 Lakeridge, a beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located in the prestigious 24 hour guard gated community of Dove Canyon in Rancho Santa Margarita. This home blends modern design, smart upgrades, and resort style amenities in one of South Orange County’s most desirable neighborhoods. Soaring ceilings with striking black beams and abundant natural light create an impressive first impression. The main living areas feature luxury, premium vinyl flooring, a redesigned fireplace with custom stonework, recessed lighting, and new sliding doors and windows. The remodeled kitchen is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring porcelain countertops, a professional 6 burner range with pot filler, modern cabinetry, upgraded sink and hardware, and new dishwasher. Major system upgrades add significant value and peace of mind, including full home repipe, paid solar system, and a newer roof still under warranty. Residents enjoy 24 hour guard gated security, pool and spa, tennis courts, hiking trails, parks, and access to the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. The property also benefits from low HOA dues and no Mello Roos, enhancing long term affordability. An outstanding opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded home with meaningful system improvements in one of Orange County’s premier communities. Property being sold "AS IS" Sellers have done all reports and disclosures.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
8,450 sq ftLot Size
$667Price/Sq.Ft.
$320/moHOA Dues
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Simon Polito•DRE #02006124• Element RE inc
Listed by Glen Reyes•DRE #02133558• Element RE inc
Contact: 858-333-6977
Bought with Cindi Powalski•DRE #01827860• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Est. $5,444 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Lakeridge
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #OC26024474
May 7, 2026
Sold
$1,525,000
$667/sq ft
Apr 10, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 24, 2026
Price Changed
$1,549,000
$677/sq ft
Feb 4, 2026
Listed
$1,599,000
$699/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 2022
Sold
$1,221,500
$534/sq ft
CRMLS #OC22105778
Sep 13, 2022
Sold
$1,221,199
$534/sq ft
Aug 26, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2022
Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 18, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 6, 2022
Price Changed
$1,199,888
$525/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Relisted
—
Jun 21, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2022
Listed
$1,249,000
$546/sq ft
Beautiful home located in the prestigious community of Dove Canyon. Enter through the 24-hour guard gated drive to this remodeled home. Front entry way to the home leads to the spacious open family room with soaring ceiling and large windows allowing tons of natural sunlight. Living room with cozy fireplace and backyard access adjoins the remodeled chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, gas range cooktop, Bosch refrigerator, built in microwave, and dishwasher. Formal dining room, wet bar, laundry room, bedroom and full bathroom are on the main level. Newly painted interior engineered hardwood flooring, new carpet, water heater, nest thermostat, and ring doorbell. Upstairs master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, plantation shutters, sitting area, walk-in closets with barn doors, black bathroom fixtures and new glass shower door. The 3rd bedroom has a remolded en-suite bathroom. The exterior features a brand-new tile roof and fully owned solar completed May 2022! Three car garage with new quite garage doors are controlled with smart door opener, energy efficient outdoor lighting, new smart sprinkler and drip system connects directly to your smart devices to control your watering. Drought tolerant landscaping throughout the front and backyard with two mature olive trees. The backyard has a covered patio with built in BBQ, seating area with firepit, and fully fenced yard. This smart home has a large driveway that can fit multiple cars. Enjoy the community pool, spa, basketball court, tennis courts, biking trails, club house and optional golf membership. Located near award winning schools, shopping, restaurants no mello roos and easy toll road access.
CRMLS #S272005
Mar 26, 2002
Sold
$439,000
$192/sq ft
Feb 5, 2002
Listed
$439,900
$192/sq ft
Great Family Neighborhood-24 Hr Guard Gate-beautiful Slate Floors- Mature Lanscape - Hardscape- Upgrade Carpet- Over $48000 Spent In Upgrades Built-in- Bbq, Move-in Condition
Public Records
Jun 5, 1998
Sold
$334,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 1990
Sold
$305,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,063 (+1.8%)
$960,526 + $310,008
$1,270,534
2024
$12,827 (+2.4%)
$960,526 + $310,008
$1,270,534
2023
$12,524 (+99.1%)
$941,692 + $303,930
$1,245,622
2022
$6,289 (+3.2%)
$923,228 + $297,971
$1,221,199
2021
$6,092 (+0.9%)
$297,072 + $314,050
$611,122
2020
$6,037 (+2.1%)
$291,247 + $307,893
$599,140
2019
$5,915 (+1.9%)
$288,261 + $304,736
$592,997
2018
$5,804 (+2.1%)
$282,609 + $298,761
$581,370
2017
$5,686 (+1.7%)
$271,636 + $287,160
$558,796
2016
$5,591 (+1.2%)
$271,636 + $287,160
$558,796
2015
$5,522 (+2.2%)
$266,310 + $281,530
$547,840
2014
$5,402 (−17.0%)
$257,170 + $271,871
$529,041
2013
$6,510 (−14.7%)
$257,170 + $271,871
$529,041
2012
$7,632 (−13.6%)
$256,008 + $270,643
$526,651
2011
$8,834 (+0.5%)
$250,988 + $265,337
$516,325
2010
$8,788 (+0.3%)
$246,066 + $260,135
$506,201
2009
$8,762 (+1.4%)
$244,227 + $258,191
$502,418
2008
$8,642
$244,808 + $258,805
$503,613
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,450 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,287
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
80459113
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
RL-5000
Residential - Low Density District
The purpose of the RL districts is to provide for the development of single-family detached homes on moderate to large lots consistent with the General Plan low density residential (LDR) designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 4
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage, Covered Parking, Garage - Three Door, Driveway, Garage - Side Entry
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater Unit, Microwave, Built In Range, Refrigerator, Range/Stove Hood, Double Oven, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room, Separated
Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Kitchen Island
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Quartz Counters, Closet in bathroom, Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower, Bathtub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Gas, Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Vinyl
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Beamed Ceilings, Bar, Quartz Counters, Dry Bar, Built-Ins
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Security Features: Gated with Attendant, 24 Hour Security, Security System, Smoke Detector, Gated with Guard, Gated Community
Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Dove Canyon
Association Fee: $320
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Call for Rules, Spa, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area, Security, Paddle Tennis, Onsite Property Management, Biking Trails, Horse Trails, Tennis, Pickleball, Pool, Barbecue, Club House, Maintenance Grounds, Sport Court, Golf, Guard, Recreational Multipurpose Room, Gym/Ex Room, Playground
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Golf Course, Hiking, Foothills, Park
School Information
Other High School: SM Catholic HS
Elementary School: Robinson
Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita
High School: Mission Viejo
High School District: Saddleback Valley Unified
Elementary School 2: ROBINS
Middle Or Junior School 2: RASAMA
High School 2: MISVIE
Location Information
Latitude: 33.63991800
Longitude: -117.57235800
Other Subdivision Name: Lakeridge (DLR)
Directions: Santa Margarita Pkwy Turn Right to Plano Trabuco Rd, Turn Left onto Dove Canyon Dr, Turn Left on Sycamore Canyon Dr, Left on Lakeridge, Property is on Left
Subdivision Name: Lakeridge (DLR)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,287
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,450 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 80459113
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 858-333-6977
Days Active in MLS: 43
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 43
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Simon
List Agent Last Name: Polito
Co-List Agent First Name: Glen
Co-List Agent Last Name: Reyes
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Element RE inc
Co-List Office Name: Element RE inc
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Cindi
Buyer Agent Last Name: Powalski
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Around this home
Schools
Robinson Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Mission Viejo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
25% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 22 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
Robinson Ranch, CA • 92679
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.64M – $1.99M
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