For sale · Active Under Contract (Backup)

17 Calle De Los Ninos

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$865,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area1,290 Sq Ft
Lot size0.2041 acres
Property typeCondominium
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Listing broker / agent: EHM Real Estate, Inc. · Lynnette Negrete · CRMLS

MLS # OC26186606 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 16:33 UTC

About this property

NEW PRICE - DETACHED - LOW HOAs - Welcome to 17 Calle De Los Ninos, a beautifully maintained DETACHED home in the desirable Los Abanicos community of Rancho Santa Margarita that lives like a single family residence offering 1,290 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home combines comfort, functionality and an exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Step inside to a light-filled, inviting interior with abundant windows, recessed lighting, dimmers and durable vinyl plank flooring. The open living areas flow naturally into a well-appointed kitchen featuring granite counters, generous cabinetry, glass-front display cabinets, pull-out pantry shelving and smart built-in organizers designed to maximize everyday storage. Just beyond the kitchen, glass sliding door opens to a private wraparound yard with a alumina type covered patio, pavers and low-maintenance synthetic turf — an inviting extension of the home’s living and entertaining space. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms offer ceiling fans and closet organizers. The primary suite features recessed lighting, a large walk-in closet, dual vanities and a walk-in shower with a window for natural light. A second full bath along the hallway. The attached 2-car garage adds exceptional functionality with EV charging, built-in cabinetry, overhead storage and laundry hookups. Additional highlights a whole-house water filtration plumbing system and an upgraded drinking-water filtration system under kitchen sink. Enjoy the sought-after Los Abanicos lifestyle with access to convenient located schools, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, parks and major toll roads. No Mello Roos and LOW HOA dues include the SAMLARC pools, parks, tennis, pickleball, basketball and many other amenities.. A convenient place to live with quick, easy, local, community amenities & lifestyle convenience! A special opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated detached home in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita.

Property details

MLS number
OC26186606
Status
Active Under Contract (Backup)
Type
Residential
Subtype
Condominium
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
1,290 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.2041 acres
County
Orange
Year built
1998
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
47

Building

Year built
1998
Year built source
Assessor
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Levels
Two
Entry level
1
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Slab
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
0
Main-level bathrooms
0
Rooms
Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
In Garage

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking
Door Multi, Direct Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, On Site
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
None, Association
Spa
None
Patio / porch
Enclosed, Patio, Wrap Around
Lot features
Back Yard, Corner Lot
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Stucco Wall, Wood
Property outlook
Neighborhood, Trees Woods

Utilities & community

Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Curbs, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Association amenities
Call For Rules, Controlled Access, Maintenance Front Yard, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$120.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
Additional association fee
$91.00
Additional fee frequency
Monthly

Schools reported in the listing

Elementary school
Cielo Vista
Middle / junior school
Rancho Santa Margarita
High school
Trabuco Hills
High school district
Saddleback Valley Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita 7–8 0.7 mi
Tijeras Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita K–5 0.7 mi
Cielo Vista Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita K–6 0.9 mi
Arroyo Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita 6–8 1.4 mi
Arroyo Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita K–5 1.4 mi
Trabuco Mesa Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Rancho Santa Margarita K–6 1.5 mi
Trabuco Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon K–6 1.6 mi
Robinson Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Trabuco Canyon K–6 1.7 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$865,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$919,000
MLS-reported previous asking price
$889,999
MLS-reported last price change
2026-10-08 08:30 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 8, 2026 15:39$865,000
Oct 2, 2026 05:49$889,999

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Property taxes

Tax history is not available from the imported listing data.

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Market trends in Rancho Santa Margarita

Active residential homes for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings104Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$857,450104 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$642.23104 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market39.5104 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction23
Listings with an increase0

23 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 18:07 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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