4 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Property Description
This home qualifies for a FREE DOWN PAYMENT GRANT of up to 3.5% of the purchase price through True Prime Mortgage! Welcome home to Rancho Santa Margarita - ranked the #1 safest city in Orange County for over ten years! This beautiful single family residence features three spacious bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, and just over 1,600 square feet of living space. Located on a desirable corner lot with no neighbors on one side and plenty of extra parking, this home has been immaculately well maintained and has amazing curb appeal. An inviting living room entry with cozy fireplace welcomes you into the home. There is a formal dining room which leads to a generous-sized kitchen, complete with a new gas range, granite counters and tile backsplash. On the other side of the kitchen you'll encounter a large family room with direct access to your attached two-car garage. Both the living and family rooms provide sliding door access to your private backyard, featuring a custom outdoor fireplace, patio cover, and plenty of space for outdoor living with both grass and hardscape. The corner lot location of this home allows for a generously-sized wrap-around yard. The principal suite is located upstairs, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts tall vaulted ceilings and a private outdoor deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and city lights. Walking distance to three different schools, including elementary, middle, and high school. Very low HOA dues of only $91 per month and NO MELLO ROOS! Very low tax rate of just over 1%. Enjoy access to all the amenities that Rancho Santa Margarita master community has to offer, including the beach club, RSM lake, pools, tennis courts, a water park, walking trails, and much more! In addition to being the #1 safest city in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita is now the #1 safest city and has the lowest level of crime in all of California. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Rancho Santa Margarita · Single Family Residence
Listed 8.5% above the median closed sale of $1,060,000.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Via Encanto | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1993 | 3 | 3 | 1,723 | 2,800 | $566 | $975,000 | 65 | 91 |
| 30 San Bonifacio | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1990 | 3 | 3 | 1,593 | 4,800 | $690 | $1.10M | 2 | 87 |
| 10 Pasada Valiente | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1987 | 3 | 3 | 1,522 | 3,600 | $710 | $1.08M | 74 | 85 |
| 4 Via Jacinto | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1994 | 3 | 3 | 1,723 | 3,600 | $690 | $1.19M | 34 | 85 |
| 12 Willowbrook Ln | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1996 | 3 | 3 | 1,470 | 4,278 | $714 | $1.05M | 36 | 84 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1,606.2 | 3,815.6 | $674 | $1.08M | 42.2 | |||
| Median | 1,593 | $1.08M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Temecula Court | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1988 | 09/22/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,551 | 3,591 | $1.06M | $1.05M | $677 | 0.99 | 68 | 97 |
| 20 Crucillo | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1987 | 07/22/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,522 | 3,600 | $1.05M | $1.06M | $696 | 1.01 | 83 | 87 |
| 2 Daybreak | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1998 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,610 | 3,795 | $1.07M | $1.07M | $668 | 1.00 | 32 | 86 |
| 6 Via Menta | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1986 | 09/09/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,460 | 3,750 | $1.09M | $1.07M | $733 | 0.98 | 34 | 86 |
| 18 Las Piedras | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1987 | 09/24/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,428 | 4,400 | $1.04M | $1.02M | $718 | 0.99 | 50 | 85 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1,514.2 | 3,827.2 | $1.06M | $1.06M | $698.4 | — | 53.4 | ||||
| Median | 1,522 | $1.06M | $1.06M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.