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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,602 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 hour ago

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4 El Vaquero,Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

4 El VaqueroRancho Santa MargaritaCA92688

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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. 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!

Full Property Details for 4 El Vaquero

General

  • Price: $1,199,900
  • HOA FEE: $91/month
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: OC26157139
  • Updated: 7/29/2026
  • Days on Market: 2 days
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Separate Family Room, All Bedrooms Up, Living Room
  • Interior Features: Unfurnished, Granite Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Outside
  • Eating Areas: Dining Room
  • Appliances: Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Sport Court, Hiking Trails, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Biking Trails
  • Pool Description: Community

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Wraparound

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Location

  • County: Orange
  • Subdivision: Ranchwood (R2) (RW)
  • Driving Directions: Santa Margarite Pkwy and Fundadores

School Information

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Community

  • Community Features: Curbs, Watersports, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Fishing, Lake, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
  • Assoc. Name: SAMLARC

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Entry Location: First Floor
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 1,602
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Property Condition: Turnkey

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Storage

Lot Features

  • Property View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, City Lights, Hills
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0918
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,000
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $749
  • Association Fee: $91
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Trust, Standard

Listed by Selling OC Real Estate, Cameron Davis

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Schools serving 4 El Vaquero

School District:Saddleback Valley Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Cielo Vista Elementary School
21811 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
K-60 mi
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
21931 Alma Aldea, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7-80.3 mi
Trabuco Hills High School
27501 Mustang Run, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
9-123.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 4 El Vaquero Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Listed
$1,199,900
389.76%
MLS
8/12/1999
Sold
$245,000
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Tax History for 4 El Vaquero

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,124
1%
$376,547
2%
2024
$2,109
—
$369,164
2%
2023
$2,117
-2%
$361,926
2%
2022
$2,163
56%
$354,830
2%
2021
$1,386
-35%
$347,873
1%
2020
$2,131
-13%
$344,306
2%
2019
$2,447
1%
$337,555
2%
2018
$2,434
-2%
$330,937
2%
2017
$2,489
-16%
$324,449
2%
2016
$2,970
-5%
$318,088
2%
2015
$3,119
2%
$313,311
2%
2014
$3,062
-6%
$307,174
—
2013
$3,255
—
$305,786
—
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4 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (MLS# OC26157139) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4 El Vaquero is currently listed for $1,199,900 and was received on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 4 El Vaquero? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita Central? You can browse all Rancho Santa Margarita Central real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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