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12 El VaqueroRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In Contract

$1,175,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $11,750

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.

Listed by Sarmad Jalal

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License #02026188

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HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

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9496065646

Last updated October 22, 2025

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Source: CRMLS #OC25231150

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodSAMLARC
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2.5
  • Days on Prevu15
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$87/month
  • Size1,660 sqft
  • Price per sqft$708

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

10/23/2025
Status changed to In Contract
$1,175,000
10/08/2025
Listed by HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
$1,175,000

Property Details for 12 El Vaquero

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Dog Park, Horse Trail(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Trail(s)
  • Community Features: Lake, Pool

Fees

  • Association Fee: $87.00 Monthly

General

  • Association Name: SAMLARC

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: House
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Entry Location: front

Features

  • Fencing: Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Features: Community, Association
  • View: Neighborhood

Measurements

  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 4,000
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,000
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 83317114

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Spa: Yes

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,660
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Other

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Ranchwood (R2) (RW)
  • Tax Lot: 81

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Total: 2

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Ceilo Vist

High School

  • High School: Trabuco
  • High School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Rancho Santa Margarita

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

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