$1,175,000 - 12 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita

  • 4Beds
  • 3Baths
  • 1,660SQ. Feet
  • 0.09Acres

Rancho Santa Margarita Home Sale

A beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with a spacious loft and two-car garage offering plenty of extra storage. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining, with some sunset views over the neighbors below. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is centrally located in Rancho Santa Margarita. Inside, you’ll find a stunning kitchen and bathrooms, brand-new Vinyl flooring downstairs, and clean, like-new carpet upstairs. Plantation shutters throughout, double pane windows, ceiling fans in every bedroom, and fresh interior paint colors give the home a modern, inviting feel. The open floor plan includes a large living room with fireplace and cathedral ceilings, a family room off the kitchen, and a convenient half bath on the main level. This ideal location offers easy access to Lake RSM, shopping, restaurants, and more. Enjoy all the amenities Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including the lake, pools, and parks.

Sales Agent

Sam Smith
  • Sam Smith
  • San Clemente Realtor ®
  • Phone: 949-204-5110
  • Cell: 949-204-5110
  • Contact Agent Now

Amenities

  • AmenitiesDog Park, Horse Trails, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
  • UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Parking Spaces2
  • ParkingGarage
  • # of Garages2
  • GaragesGarage
  • ViewNeighborhood
  • Has PoolYes
  • PoolCommunity, Association

School Information

  • DistrictSaddleback Valley Unified
  • ElementaryCeilo Vist
  • MiddleRancho Santa Margarita
  • HighTrabuco

Essential Information

  • MLS® #OC25231150
  • Price$1,175,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3.00
  • Full Baths2
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage1,660
  • Acres0.09
  • Year Built1986
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleTraditional
  • StatusClosed
  • Listing AgentSarmad Jalal
  • Listing OfficeHomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

Exterior

  • Lot DescriptionLandscaped
  • WindowsDouble Pane Windows
  • RoofTile
  • FoundationSlab

Additional Information

  • Date ListedOctober 2nd, 2025
  • Days on Market6
  • Short SaleN
  • RE / Bank OwnedN

Community Information

  • Address12 El Vaquero
  • AreaR2 - Rancho Santa Margarita Central
  • SubdivisionRanchwood (R2) (RW)
  • CityRancho Santa Margarita
  • CountyOrange
  • Zip Code92688

Interior

  • InteriorCarpet, Laminate
  • Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • AppliancesSixBurnerStove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • HeatingCentral
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • FireplacesFamily Room
  • # of Stories2
  • StoriesTwo

Price Change History for 12 El Vaquero, Rancho Santa Margarita, (MLS® #OC25231150)

Date Details Price Change
Closed
Active Under Contract (from Active)

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