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Property Description
Welcome to 3 Saratoga, a beautifully upgraded 5-bedroom (which includes one downstairs with a walk-in closet), 3-bathroom, 3 car garage home located in the 24 hrs. guard-gated community of Dove Canyon, within the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District in South Orange County. This meticulously maintained residence sits on a pool-sized lot and showcases a blend of modern convenience with timeless elegance. The home features an open floor plan with soaring high ceilings, creating a bright and airy ambiance throughout. Solid hardwood floors flow seamlessly through the main living areas, stairs, and all bedrooms. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with Viking appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, Quartzite countertops, a stunning large Quartzite island with seating and soft-close drawers accented by Restoration Hardware chrome pendulum lights, a hidden coffee bar, and updated LED recessed lighting. The family room is highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling custom white fireplace with Carrera marble accents, a no-log glass rock gas insert, and built-in under-TV storage. Other features include wider baseboards, custom crown molding, plantation shutters, and Hunter Douglas blinds throughout. Secondary bathrooms include luxurious upgrades such as Carrera marble showers, seamless glass enclosures, custom cabinetry, and Kohler turbo-flush toilets. But there is more. For efficiency solar-assisted SMART HVAC system, newer garage doors, an oversized hot water heater, freshly painted outdoor surfaces, boxed eaves for fire prevention, a plumbed Weber natural gas grill, and an upgraded sprinkler system. With its modern conveniences, elegant design, and expansive yard ready for entertaining, this home offers the perfect blend of style and functionality in one of the area's most sought-after communities. Residents of Dove Canyon enjoy resort-style amenities, including an Olympic-sized pool, multiple tennis and pickleball courts, a kids' playground, a full-size basketball court, and access to hiking and mountain biking trails. The community is also home to the exclusive Dove Canyon Golf Club, where memberships are available, offering access to golf, dining, and social events.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3 Saratoga
General
- Sold For: $1,925,000
- HOA FEE: $320/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC25007542
- Added to Site: 437 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Attic, Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
- Interior Features: Attic Fan, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull-Down Stairs to Attic, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Two-Story Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Gas Starter
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Family Kitchen, Dining Room, In Kitchen
- Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, High Efficiency Water Heater, Icemaker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Maintenance Grounds, Pet Rules, Call for Rules, Guard, Security
- Pool Description: Association, Community, Heated, In-Ground
- Spa Description: Association, Community
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Concrete
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Garage (Direct Access), Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage (Three Doors), Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Southridge Estates (DCSE)
- Driving Directions: turn right after the gate
School Information
- School District: Capistrano Unified
- Elementary School: TIJCRE
- Middle School: LOSFLO
- High School: TESERO
Community
- Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Park, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
- Assoc. Name: Sea Breeze
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Gas, High Efficiency, SEER Rated 13 to 15, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Foundation: Slab
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Double-Pane Windows
- Doors: French Doors
- Disability Access: Wide Doors (32 Inches or More), Wide Halls (36 Inches or More), Wide Halls (48 Inches or More), Doors - Swing In, Entry Slope Less than 1 in 12
- Entry Location: front
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 2,933
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1996
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1744
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Zoning: PD
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
- Fencing (Description): Stucco Wall
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $656.32
- Association Fee: $320
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Bullock Russell RE Services, Shawn Faramarzi
Sold by RE/MAX TerraSol, Victoria Torres
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Schools
Schools serving 3 Saratoga
School District:Capistrano Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tijeras Creek Elementary School 23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | PK-5 | 2 mi |
Las Flores Middle School 25862 Antonio Pkwy., Las Flores, CA 92688 | 6-8 | 4.2 mi |
Tesoro High School 1 Tesoro Creek Rd., Las Flores, CA 92688 | 9-12 | 3.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3 Saratoga
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/04/2025
Sold
$1,925,000
-1.28%
MLS
1/14/2025
Listed
$1,950,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3 Saratoga, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679 (MLS# OC25007542) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,925,000 on February 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 3 Saratoga? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita? You can browse all Rancho Santa Margarita real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

