56 Acorn Ridge
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Listing broker / agent: First Team Real Estate · Denise Mellor · 949-933-0266 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26166224 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:22 UTC
About this property
Located on a desirable corner lot in the sought-after Avelino Tract in the heart of Las Flores, this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of warmth, style, comfort, and exceptional community living. Step inside to a bright and inviting open floor plan featuring beautiful, engineered flooring throughout the main level, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of windows that fill the home with natural light. A stunning double-sided gas fireplace creates a warm and welcoming focal point and can be enjoyed from both the living room and separate family room. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is designed to impress, featuring sleek quartz countertops, a stylish decorative backsplash, newly installed cabinetry and drawers, and stainless-steel appliances. The open layout makes this space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining family and friends. Upstairs, newly installed carpeting adds a fresh and comfortable touch throughout. The spacious primary suite features its own beautifully updated en-suite bathroom complete with newly installed dual vanity, walk-in shower, and gorgeous tile flooring. Two additional bedrooms share a secondary bathroom with a convenient tub-and-shower combination. Step outside to the spacious wraparound yard, recently upgraded with low-maintenance artificial turf and offering a wonderful setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The location is equally impressive. A neighborhood park is within walking distance, perfect for enjoying those beautiful summer evenings. Residents also enjoy access to the outstanding Las Flores community amenities, including the Oak Tree resort-style pool and spa, BBQ areas, and fire pits. Nearby Sky Ridge Park offers a tot lot, splash area, tennis courts, and access to scenic hiking and jogging trails. A public golf course is also within walking distance, adding even more to the lifestyle this wonderful community has to offer. Beautifully remodeled, ideally located, and surrounded by exceptional amenities, this Las Flores home truly has it all and is an absolute pleasure to show!
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26166224
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,500 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1073 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 1997
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 44
Building
- Year built
- 1997
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Other
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
- Accessibility features
- Accessible Doors
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, No Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Spa
- Association, Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Concrete, Front Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
- Exterior features
- Lighting
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Brick, Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Park, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Association amenities
- Sport Court, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $140.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $97.00
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Las Flores
- Middle / junior school
- Las Flores
- High school
- Tesoro
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Flores Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Las Flores Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Tesoro High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Las Flores | 9–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Fred Newhart Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Bathgate Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Mission Viejo | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| De Portola Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo | K–6 | 1.9 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita | 6–8 | 2.2 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,074,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,099,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,099,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-02 11:38 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 18:52 | $1,074,900 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:39 | $1,099,000 |
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