Experience vacation vibes right here in South Coast Metro. This remarkable home artfully blends the convenience of modern living, located just minutes from buzzy South Coast Plaza, with the attention to detail of that of a boutique hotel in the tropics. Meticulously maintained authentic Hawaiian landscaping and dusk to dawn lighting frame the exterior of the home, providing spectacular curb appeal and welcoming guests to the main entrance through a custom double-door entry. Cathedral ceilings featuring open beams to match the open floorplan create a breathtaking entrance with immediate views through to the sparkling pool. New light-wood-finished, water resistant engineered flooring throughout both stories of the house. Unique resort-style home offers a rare Separate Studio equipped w/ its own entrance, a full bath and kitchenette/breakfast bar area perfect for passive income as a rental or for accommodating extended family and guests. Each of the primary living areas feature fireplaces for entertaining and large picture windows (dual-paned Milgard warrantied windows throughout) to keep the lush landscaping within view. Recently remodeled kitchen features Samsung appliances, Quartz countertops, an island built with storage, and a dining nook that overlooks the backyard & Pool. Recently resurfaced pool & spa, multiple covered patios and lounging nooks accented with impeccable vegetation. Second level, the transformed primary suite w/ contemporary open concept ensuite. Calcutta marble covers the expansive ensuite from the water closet with TOTO smart toilet/bidet through to the double vanity area and into the shower room which is accented by dual rain shower heads & custom lighting. Modern suite is further accentuated by a stunning, walk-in closet w/ custom shelving, hanging racks & drawers w/ room to display & store an entire wardrobe. Other highlights include recessed LED lighting in all rooms, smart home controls for new HVAC via NEST & keyless Wi-Fi main entrance, security system, New Garage Door, Armor-Tec Exterior Coating, Aluminum Overhead Patio w/ Electricity, 8 Paid Solar Panels, New Electrical Panel & outlets, Lifetime Warranty Roof Tiles, Warrantied Whole House Pipe Restoration, Reflective Heat Shield in Attic, NO MELLO ROOS & NO HOA. Located in the Heart of OC and minutes of South Coast Plaza, Crystal Court, OC Beaches, Airport, Freeway access, world-class dining, theaters and so much more. Nearly $300,000 in upgrades invested.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Adam Alcaraz•DRE #01225657• Coldwell Banker Realty
Welcome to Rita Way this absolutely beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath turnkey home has it all ! From the moment you walk up to the gorgeous custom double entry front doors and the well manicured tropical landscaping will make you feel like you are on vacation. As you enter, you'll gaze upward to the high beamed ceilings and to your left is a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace. As you look out the large picturesque window, it gleams with plenty of natural lighting. The formal dining room is just off the open concept kitchen that boasts beautiful granite counters, plenty of storage, custom wood cabinetry, and a stylish island great for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The family room has a second fireplace and opens to your dream backyard that boasts a tropical oasis with an in-ground sparkling pool and sauna, as well as a separate stand up sauna. The backyard has custom concrete and stone pavers covering the pool area making it easy to clean and maintain. The main floor has a bedroom and custom bath great for guests . The staircase has a convenient chair lift to the second floor with 3 bedrooms including the master bedroom that has a jet bath, large walk-in closet and plenty of room. The home also has a two car garage with direct home access, inside laundry, central A/C, copper plumbing, and to top it off this beautiful home has Solar Panels that are paid off !Conveniently located nearby freeways, South Coast Plaza , fine dining, short drive to the beach. Too many features to list them all, Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime!!
Public Records
Jun 28, 1974
Sold
$50,500
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,389 (+2.6%)
$1,292,441 + $164,119
$1,456,560
2024
$15,970 (+36.8%)
$1,267,099 + $160,901
$1,428,000
2023
$11,678 (+1.0%)
$1,242,253 + $157,747
$1,400,000
2022
$11,567 (+725.6%)
$876,251 + $143,749
$1,020,000
2021
$1,401 (+0.1%)
$859,069 + $140,931
$1,000,000
2020
$1,399 (+1.7%)
$23,845 + $76,475
$100,320
2019
$1,376 (+3.5%)
$23,601 + $75,691
$99,292
2018
$1,329 (+1.1%)
$23,139 + $74,207
$97,346
2017
$1,315 (+2.0%)
$22,241 + $71,326
$93,567
2016
$1,289 (+1.4%)
$22,241 + $71,326
$93,567
2015
$1,271 (+1.9%)
$21,805 + $69,928
$91,733
2014
$1,247 (+1.9%)
$21,058 + $67,529
$88,587
2013
$1,224 (+2.6%)
$21,058 + $67,529
$88,587
2012
$1,194 (+4.5%)
$20,963 + $67,224
$88,187
2011
$1,142 (+2.7%)
$20,552 + $65,906
$86,458
2010
$1,112 (+2.0%)
$20,149 + $64,614
$84,763
2009
$1,091 (+7.2%)
$19,998 + $64,132
$84,130
2008
$1,017
$20,046 + $64,285
$84,331
Tax history for 3118 S Rita Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,389 (+2.6%)
$1,292,441 + $164,119
$1,456,560
2024
$15,970 (+36.8%)
$1,267,099 + $160,901
$1,428,000
2023
$11,678 (+1.0%)
$1,242,253 + $157,747
$1,400,000
2022
$11,567 (+725.6%)
$876,251 + $143,749
$1,020,000
2021
$1,401 (+0.1%)
$859,069 + $140,931
$1,000,000
2020
$1,399 (+1.7%)
$23,845 + $76,475
$100,320
2019
$1,376 (+3.5%)
$23,601 + $75,691
$99,292
2018
$1,329 (+1.1%)
$23,139 + $74,207
$97,346
2017
$1,315 (+2.0%)
$22,241 + $71,326
$93,567
2016
$1,289 (+1.4%)
$22,241 + $71,326
$93,567
2015
$1,271 (+1.9%)
$21,805 + $69,928
$91,733
2014
$1,247 (+1.9%)
$21,058 + $67,529
$88,587
2013
$1,224 (+2.6%)
$21,058 + $67,529
$88,587
2012
$1,194 (+4.5%)
$20,963 + $67,224
$88,187
2011
$1,142 (+2.7%)
$20,552 + $65,906
$86,458
2010
$1,112 (+2.0%)
$20,149 + $64,614
$84,763
2009
$1,091 (+7.2%)
$19,998 + $64,132
$84,130
2008
$1,017
$20,046 + $64,285
$84,331
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
2,208
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
41202204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Nov 25, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Bathroom
Electrical
Nov 25, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door, Side by Side
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathtub, Bidet, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower in Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Dual shower heads (or Multiple), Exhaust fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room, Gas, Masonry
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Double Door Entry
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Bar, Block Walls, Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floor Plan, Stone Counters, Storage Space, Wet Bar
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition, Shingle, Synthetic
Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Frame, Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Lap Pool
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Up Slope from Street, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 41202204
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
# of Property ADU: 1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage, Photovoltaics Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Santa Ana Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.70534400
Longitude: -117.88839000
Directions: 405 N to Right on S. Coast Drive, Left on Bear, Right on Segerstrom, Right on Spruce, Right on Carriage, Left on Rita Way
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,208
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Orange County
APN: 41202204
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 14
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 14
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Adam
List Agent Last Name: Alcaraz
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Dana
Buyer Agent Last Name: Halden
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
McFadden Institute of Technology
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Segerstrom High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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